Certified weigh scales, verifiable witnesses to the catch, accurate measurements, and cameras were not as readily available as they are today.
Records on the state and even national level are not always rock-solid, especially older records. Fact-Checking State and World Record Crappie Most states include crappies in their record-fish lists, but documenting the heftiest of the nation’s big crappies can be a daunting task. And anything over 2 pounds is one to brag about. A 1-pound crappie is considered a nice catch. Catching the world record crappie, whether it’s white or black, is one of the most sought-after panfish prizes in North America.
