Hey guys, I'm trying to locate some pre spawn shellcracker. Always heard the big ones come up early. I'm in North Alabama so the spawn will be in full swing in a few weeks but for now what do I need to do, just back off the pea gravel points and banks into about 10 ft if water? A buddy of mine says he catches them on redworms working them just like you would a plastic worm, bumping bottom. I know where to catch them when they're spawning but never tried pre spawn.