Can you give some more specifics on your techniques. I understand you fish shallow mostly with multiple rods and jigs. Do you use a float? Are you verticle fishing with the rods in the holders? Do you paddle the kayak or let the wind move you? What lenght rods do you use in your kayak? I really would like to learn more about catching them this time of year. I struggled on Guntersville last week to bring home 15. I'm sure they are shallow because of the shad and they really don't have deep water to go to. I do have a canoe that I fish in the rivers with this time of year but not for crappie. No pole holders sounds like it would hinder me doing anything like you are doing.