I do not do well in high pressure systems I like the low pressure systems. The crappie are definitely spawning on Barkley and Kentucky lakes just got back from a two week trip. Caught many fish over two pounds and my fish were actually bigger this year than the past few years in the same location. Wind has been horrible for me down there while on vacation. They brought in the first fish in over 3 pounds at the crappie USA tournament in over 28 years. Hope you do well and good luck!