In the video linked below, join Brilliant Fishing NC as we team up with Chris Miller, a top crappie fishing guide, and our North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s biologist, Troy Thompson for an unforgettable adventure! 🎣 We reel in massive 2+ lb crappies, extract their otoliths, and uncover their true ages—much older than anyone expected! This thrilling video is part one of a two-part series where we explore the biology behind these incredible fish and what their age means for anglers and conservation efforts in North Carolina. Don’t miss the action-packed fishing and fascinating science! 🔔 Subscribe to Brilliant Fishing NC for part two, where we dive deeper into the findings and discuss their importance with the experts. To contact Troy: [email protected] #CrappieFishing #FishingNC #BrilliantFishingNC #WildlifeResearch #FishingBiology #CatchAndLearn