A group of us guys are looking to try an new spot this spring. Most likely second or third week of March. We all have been fishing Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee for over 20 years. We are stilll going there, but not till April and wanted to try something new. I have read a little about this lake, and some of the post here. We all Jig fish (we also can spider rig).
Obviously fishing Reelfoot, were either in the Cypress Trees jigging, or in the pads. Does/can anyone offer any advice on places to stay, time of year, liscense/permits needed, best route from St Louis?

Any and all help would be appreciated

Thanks in advance

Greg