Crappie Measuring Tool - Don't Go Crappie Fishing Without It

Whether you are Bank, Boat or Pier Fishing, it doesn't matter; you will catch your breath when you realize how much money it could cost you being off 1/2 inch.

Yes, both items below are what I consider to be important tools that might save you about $150.00 while either bass or crappie fishing.

Crappie Fishing: It is the Frabill E-Z Check'R; the easiest way to make sure that your crappie is legal.

Easy to use to quickly verify your fish meets the state size requirements for your state and I will state now "Do Not Rely on Your Eyes".

Place the crappie in head first and make sure that it slides to the bottom of the Polycarbonate Plastic Crappie E-Z Check'R.

It will measure crappie up to 12 inches and in most states that is the legal size for you to keep. Keep one too short and you can bet it will cost you at least $150.00 in a fine if not more. Game wardens don't take "I didn't know" as an excuse.

This tool is great, it provides less handling of the fish which will cause less stress on the fish, and it is easy to discard the ones that are too small back to the lake.

Again, make sure when the day of fishing is over, that you think to rinse off your Frabill E-Z Check'R to avoid in transmitting small microbes and germs to the next lake that you fish.

I have had my E-Z Check'R going on six years and if proper care is taken, it will last you a life time. I recommend you get two of them. One for you at the front of the boat and one for the back.
 

Yep, Got To Measure The Bass Too

Bass Measuring Tool: It is called by many anglers the Golden Rule Fishing Ruler - Golden - 22". They can be found in all sporting goods departments, sporting goods stores or can be ordered on-line at Bass Pro Shops.

The one I have measures up to 15 inches, being the state law in Tennessee, however they do have ones longer.

They are very easy to use. Take the fish with mouth closed and push it up to the "L" shape and then look where the tail hits. This will keep you from receiving a hefty fine for a fish that is too short.

Make sure that you wash it off before using it again in a different lake. You do not want to spread germs from one lake to another.

One last tip, both tools are light so I suggest that you attach astring to the holes that are provided. This will save your tool when you start up the big motor and fly down the lake.

Keep The Hooks Wet!

Steve McGoldrick