Crappies seem to spend most of their time halfway down. In 3 feet of water they’re a bit off the bottom. I spy a tree in 10 feet and the crappies sit at a crook 5 feet up. Over by the dam, 20 feet below the surface. days has never been easier. In fact, anglers are starting to realize just how many crappies are out there. Not just in the classic spots but at all reaches from the inlet to the dam and at all depths from shore to shore ...

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