Yep guys, I had a great week of fishin' and visitin'. It's nice to head back home and visit some old places, as well as some new places. And Vince, my grandfather has definately passed on a legacy to me. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for him.

And Rick, those crappie are still willing to bite during the post-spawn. You just have to find 'em. And, once you do find 'em, they will dam near yank the pole out of your hand. It seems that as the water temp gets higher, they get more full of it...

Randy, I don't know too much about Chicot. But, if it were me hittin' it for the first time and I didn't really know where to look, I would cover as much water as possible. Try to cover all of the depths with your spread and as you start catching fish, narrow down your focus to the prime depths for your baits. Be sure to try jigs tipped with a minnow this time of year. It seems from my experience that they want a bigger profile bait during the hotter months. Also keep speed in mind, as hot water crappie may want it moving a little faster. Just bump the trolling motor up to speed 1 or 2 and coast. Other than these tips, be sure to try the deepest water that you can find (usually on the outside bend of a channel swing). And if you can find the structure, fish a ledge by making big "S" shapes across it until you find where the fish are holding on that ledge. Also try drifting across the channel. And be sure to keep an eye on your depthfinder. If you see anything that resembles a ball of baitfish, be sure to fish it at the depths just above the ball and just below the ball. Good luck on your trip.

And Gooch, I don't need no stinkin' books...it's all sittin' right up here on my shoulders...:D