East winds are often associated with a rising barometer and that combination does seem to make them less aggressive. When the water temps are falling this time of year they seem to be more aggressive than when it is stable or rising. In early Spring before the spawn it's just the opposite - they get more aggressive when the water temps are rising.

When a cold front passes through anytime of year it can slow them down for a day or two but when it brings cooler temperatures in the Fall it doesn't seem to bother them quite as much.

I think most crappie eat something nearly every day but they definitely have a better appetite some days than others. When they get a bit finicky I tend to fish deeper, slower, tighter to the cover and use smaller bait/jigs.