Reaper the last few times I was in Talala Creek the shad were so thick that I literally had trouble spotting the brush on my locater. I have never been in Spencer Creek but am hoping to make it there next week. It looks like the Corp has put out a lot of brush piles there.imagine the wind kept you at home today but let me know how you do there if you would. I am still trying to figure out how to catch crappie from a boat. At 60 years old maybe I am too old to learn a new trick! Thanks for the report. It gives me hope that I may find them one day soon.