- The all-tackle world record for black crappie is 4 pounds, 8 ounces taken in Virginia in 1981.
- The black crappie's mouth is so thin and delicate that anglers often pull hooks free while setting the hook. This also led to one of the black crappie's common names: "papermouth"
Influencing national manufacturers to produce more and better crappie fishing products; Establishing a voice and lobby for crappie anglers everywhere; Linking crappie anglers with destination lakes, resorts, guides, and other anglers through the ACA referrral service; Elevating the sport of crappie fishing to its rightful place in the limelight through newspaper, magazine, television, and various media outlets