We went out with Jackie last year on are reelfoot trip thinking we can only improve on catch ratio.... had 5 crappie in 7 hours! If the "legend of the lake" is struggling it might be time to make a move. Hints the reason for traveling a little further south. Hearing alot of stories of 2 1/2# -- 2 3/4 # witch would great for me.... my largest here in Missouri is a 15"