I am new to this board, but just about a year ago we purchased a small cabin on Rice lake (we live in the twin cities). We spent last summer working on a number of different things, getting a dock, etc but I did get to do some Crappie fishing. Had good luck almost every time out, and am really looking forward to next season. We just bought a new boat at the end of the season and only had a chance to put it in a couple times (Stratos 386 xf) now that I know a little bit about the lake.

BTW - If anyone has boat lift recommendations/links I would greatly appreciate them.