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Integrate some other outdoor activities here and make a full trip out of it all , by visiting the nearby state parks and golf courses .
There are several charters to choose from if you are visiting the area and do not have ( or plan on bringing ) equipment . In fact , if you are going on an extended fishing trip out of state , you will want to book a charter , rather than hauling everything with you . The only thing you will need to bring will be your fishing license credentials , and you will need to apply for a fishing license for the state in which you are visiting . Some charters offer lodging , private fishing sections , and insider local tips on how to get the fish biting . Integrate some other outdoor activities here and make a full trip out of it all , by visiting the nearby state parks and golf courses . You can ’ t go wrong when planning a spring crappie fishing trip to Grenada Lake .
Crappie is also said to be the best tasting freshwater fish , but we encourage you to get out , catch a fresh one , and try it for yourself . The flesh is super flaky and pure white , making for a clean fillet ," which is hard to come by in fish that feed and nest close to the bottom of the lake beds . The most popular way to prepare crappie is to fillet it and fry it with breading . Soak the fillet in milk and dredge in flour or your choice of seasoned breading , spicy if you like it ! Although crappies are popular to eat and considered the best tasting , the fillets are on the smaller side . You will have to catch a fair amount to make a decent meal , but the work is worth it . Crappies ' diets include a variety of menu items , so the taste will depend on that , as well . They feed on everything from small crustaceans and bugs , to the young from walleyes and northern pike fish , which , ironically , are the two main fish that hunt and feed on crappies .
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