Yeah, you're right about that Larry. This was a great winter for the big slabs, no doubt! My dad and I were just talking about that. I can't remember a winter with so many big crappie. Numbers are always there, but not the consistent size we had. I meant I hate this time of the year when the lake is froze. Believe me, the cold ain't a big deal. I work outside in it, so I can definitely fish in it. Guess I'm just never satisfied. Hey, maybe I'll try them blue and white tubes on some Snook in Florida....HA HA. I got some nice bucktails tied up and ready for them. Catching those beasts on spinning gear sure is fun. Still rather be on the boat catching crappie though.