Thanks so much for the replies fellas. I really appreciate all the help I can get. Both of you gave me some things to try. Slabhunter, I usually try both, a minnow under a slip-bobber on one rod and throw a small tube or grub on another, at least until I figure out which is better. I do most of my crappie fishing up in northern Wisconsin, but this will be my 4th spring trip down to Kentucky Lake. I really look forward to this trip every year after the long winters up here. I'll be fishing the creeks around the Moors Resort Thursday evening, all day Friday, and Saturday. I fish out of a white/red '76 Yar-Craft, so feel free to say "Hi" if you see me on the water (my name is Mike).