I agree with most all of ya. I am sidescanning ledges, cover on flats, etc. I see fish on everything but often can't get a bite or I catch dinks. I truely believe crappie are more in tune to changes in weather, lake elevation, etc. than any other fish going. And because of that reason they have been tough this year on Kentucky and Barkley. I have been on the water almost every day since mid March and this has been my toughest year I can remember.

But I am seeing numbers of fish on everything. My catch has been dominated by white crappie which were suppose to be well out numbered by the black crappie this year. I believe one reason is while the blacks were spawning the conditions have been miserable! I have had some good days and overall size this year I believe is bigger than ever. But I have also had days where I went without one keeper. I don't claim to be the best fishermen on the water at all. But I rarely go without one keeper (let alone a decent mess) this time of year.

For those you with sidescan do me a favor. If you have seen this let me know and if you haven't, start watching whether using Humminbird or Lowrance. Tell me if you see fish in and around cover. I have used sidescan since its inception and as a guide, I have been on their field staff program for several years.

Some don't believe me but I can see the fish on sidescan in and around the cover. The crappie look like tiny dark grains of rice. What got me noticing is when I see them on the edge of or working outside stakes, brush, etc. I get hits. If I see them hugging stakes up in cover they rarely hit. Even when I drag a jig like a silder or dangle a minnow in the stakes. I usually find them working outside the stakes in low light conditions like early morning, late evening, or in heavy cloud cover or rain. I believe this is the time they are more comfortable and are moving away from cover hunting for and attacking baitfish. If you have seen this let me know or if you haven't start watching your unit. I am getting a report together for Humminbird.

Thanks,

Lyndon