JAcooke Silverlake is highly recommended by most fishermen for winter fishing I fished it many years ago when I lived in Scappoose area and caught quite a few crappie in the winter. For more information on Northwest fishing for a crappie contact Oregon bass and catfish club. We have been a member of all my life I highly recommend them for all your pen fishing needs in the Pacific Northwest especially on the coasts oregon bass & panfish club 503-477-9433 if you get over on the snake River looked me up I will take you on a fishing trip that you will truly enjoy bob.