I spend more time tight lining jigs vertically in fall. Most of my fish come out of 8-12feet, and I usually catch as many as I want in fall. I haven't crappie fished this year at all, but I'm thinking about going tomorrow. Last 5 years I've hit the same waypoint every september-november and done really well.

I like the area I fish because it doesn't get hammered by others, and for whatever reason tends to hold good fish in the fall.

I think the spring is more fun, especially when you can fish in 1-2ft of water. I know areas I can find them like that in october, but size usually smaller than spring.