JIGSLINGER, when I first joined the crappie.com website there was a lot of great post on here. As time has gone by so have most of the great post. You are correct about just going when you can and catching the fish the old fashion way of finding them on your on. It is much more rewarding and gratifying. I do tournament fish and it is very hard for anyone to get information on any lake that has an upcoming tournament. Not saying whether it is good bad it is just what it is. I received my two new units today. I will call you tomorrow.