- 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"
The Women's Bass Fishing Association's mission is to elevate women's bass fishing to a higher level of public awareness, recreational participation, competition, accomplishment, recognition and reward.