One thing I have learned is that once they start spawning they will stay right there until done no matter how much more water comes in. That said, I don't think the spawn is near done at Sardis. I've caught mostly only males the last month. About the time they wanna start it gets cold. I've pretty much caught em spawning thru May anyway on a good/normal weather year. My two cents. And I know what you mean on the wading. Tough stuff to get thru. Another thing is how sad how much trash is in these lakes. I know Sardis has tons of trash back in the woods. Horrible.