How is Patoka for spring gills? Never tried it and just curious. This week is looking fantastic for fishing. We found some decent crappie at our favorite Illinois lake yesterday. Water temps went from 58 to 65 during the day. The males were starting to move and get their tux's on by the end of the day. Stopped by Dogwood on the way home to get a report. Found the cleaning station open and a few people cleaning some crappie they took on jigs. Glad the stations are open!