In 2012 I made about $50k. In 2011 around $40k. Next year I will make $0k when all my editors fire me. (Update: Tax returns arenât in yet, but Iâd estimate around $65-70k for 2014 a year in which I also turned down and a couple of staff jobs for significantly more money). Iâd say I do about 50/50 print/web stuff now. Print still pays much better. Longer, reported features obviously take a lot longer to do than blog posts, and still, for the most part, the difference in pay is worth it. Some stories I might work on for a couple weeks and make only $500 bucks. Sometimes Iâll spend 3 minutes on a blog post and make $50.
Best Answer: Crappie are very good eating. Most people like them fried. You can use almost any kind of breading. Bass Pro sells a mixture, but some grocery stores (especially those near fishing areas) carry a brand called Andy's. There are various levels of spice. Personally I like to blend the original and the spicy together. Soak the fillets in milk for a couple of seconds them cover them in the breading mix.
All you really need are some local crappie fishing lakes to get started. The fish don't require expensive gear and they can be very easy to catch if you time it right. Since they have such a great taste, you can cook them just about any way you like. Pan frying, baking or barbecue are the most popular methods.