hey Mrs. Crappie Stalker, those 3lb + crappie aren't exactly hanging from trees down here either. I've only caught one (3.05) in 15 years of crappie fishing, i did catch one last fall that was 2lbs15oz. We do catch them pretty regularly in between 2.25 and 2.50. My largest this year is 2lb14oz. If i could find an area that met my other requirements i would be happy catching 3/4-1@1/2lb crappie on a consistent basis, heck thats pretty much what i do now. I usually fish the Ten-Tom waterway for my keepers and then go to Grenada for trophies. I can always take a trip or two to Grenada and Sardis if i end up in TN, AL,AR,orGA. The tax exemptions are something i had not considered, and are worthy of researching, hence the reason for my making this post,thanks.