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 "Blue" Crappie
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06/04/18 12:51 AM
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canyoncreek06
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First off I know I should have taken a better pic. Next time I will.  But, has anybody else caught crappie that are "blue" on their back rather than the predominant green. I caught one a couple years ago but lately I have been catching them with more frequency. Have caught probably 5 or 6 over the last month. I had another one today and my buddy had one that had a slight green tint but was more blue as well. They remind me of the old Bomber "crappie" color crankbaits that I use to throw bass fishing back in the 80's. Just curious if this common. >E 
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Re: "Blue" Crappie
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06/04/18 01:01 AM
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Have a pond with black crappie in it, most will look gold in color and then about every 20th fish youll catch a blue looking one.
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Re: "Blue" Crappie
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06/04/18 01:24 AM
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How clear is the water where you were catching them?
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Re: "Blue" Crappie
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06/04/18 01:58 AM
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Nice haul. Kelly. 
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Re: "Blue" Crappie
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06/04/18 02:00 AM
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Have a pond with black crappie in it, most will look gold in color and then about every 20th fish youll catch a blue looking one. I've seen them up North "yankeeland" and Florida "black" water crappie get that golden color. How clear is the water where you were catching them? It's fairly clear (2ft visibility) but not gin clear by any means. Haven't fished many lakes in North or East Tx but it is comparable to Palestine. >E
Columbus took a chance and he made it.
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Re: "Blue" Crappie
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06/04/18 02:03 PM
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Great fish! Maybe it is what they are eating?
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Re: "Blue" Crappie
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06/04/18 02:08 PM
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All crappie have some turquoise color to them at times.
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Re: "Blue" Crappie
[Re: KidKrappie]
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06/04/18 04:15 PM
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All crappie have some turquoise color to them at times. This color is very noticable in clearer water...not very well versed on the subject, but I have noticed it too...maybe one of our technical experts could come up with a scientific answer...Ken, Leanin Post...any ideas?
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Re: "Blue" Crappie
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06/04/18 04:46 PM
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Re: "Blue" Crappie
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06/04/18 09:46 PM
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 no sense in over explaining yourself...thats funny!
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Re: "Blue" Crappie
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06/05/18 01:31 AM
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no sense in over explaining yourself...thats funny! Yes, I looked it up........https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/iridocyte
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Re: "Blue" Crappie
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06/05/18 02:22 AM
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no sense in over explaining yourself...thats funny! Yes, I looked it up........https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/iridocyte Usually, he will give us the LONG VERSION, which I always enjoy...today it seems, he gave us the SHORT VERSION....Ilove it! Man, has a sense of humor! 
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Re: "Blue" Crappie
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06/05/18 03:42 AM
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I thought those gave the fish their greenish iridescence because of the guanine. >E
Columbus took a chance and he made it.
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Re: "Blue" Crappie
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06/05/18 08:55 PM
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I have caught some of those crappie before I thought I was tripping when I saw it
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Re: "Blue" Crappie
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06/06/18 02:13 AM
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I caught one Palestine yesterday that was very blue ...... thought about taking a pic, but was busy catching fish!
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