- 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"
It is a National Organization where Crappie Fishermen are the owners of the company and Tournament Trail. It will be operated by the Fishermen as a CO-OP venture.