I fish downstream in Chickamauga on the TN River as well. My father in law, who catches crappie all year...year after year, says in winter time with the colder water temps. to slow down your retrieve or trolling speed or lure presentation as much as you can and then slow down some more. When I do I start catching like him. He is in his 70's and knows more about crappie fishing than most based on his results in the boat.

I hope you have good luck the next time you go and you can put some of those elusive winter slabs in your boat using the info members post.