I always kinda thought that a flooded spring spawn would give the crappie more protection and increase overall numbers.

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I thought the same thing- that with all the flooded cover the fry and fingerlings would survive better, with less predation and a greater food supply. But at the same time I always figured that Dennis H knows more about crappie than I do so now I'm perplexed. Is high water in the spring bad for fishermen and good for crappie or vice versa?