Hi DrNipFirst of all, Crappie bite is fair to good. Crappie is in good size this year (a lot of 9+ inches). It just hard to catch them because they bite kindda deep (in 23' - 27' FOW). They also bite just off the bottom. The slip corking really works at the pump house and the water tower. You have to use 3/16oz or 1/4oz jighead to be able to get to where the fish are hanging at. Strike King Mr. Crappie black and chart seems to work better. Hope this help DrNip. Crappie fishing should be improved this week due to North-wind. Good luck fishing.