i too am looking for a southwestern michigan crappie group. i live in cassopolis on chain lake. while i have taken some really nice crappie off this lake, infact at times have caught over 70 in a day, some going over 14", it generally leaves alot to be desired. other good crappie fishing spots include diamond lake, magician lake, long lake, and shavehead lake, all here in cass county. let me know if you all find a group. tight lines