Crappie appear to be exceptionally active and easy to find. As it was last year, the open water areas of Farm 13 seem to hold them most anywhere. But, with no grass to key to, they are moving around following the baitfish. So, drifting until you hit some of them is required. Any area with shoreline grass seems to also have a lot of them. This is NOT hydrilla/milfoil/coontail, but just the usual standing grass and vines. The fish are in positions 2-6 feet off the grass. The north end of the Stick Marsh, north of the boat launch, is exceptionally well populated, as in the spillway basin shorelines at the southeast end of the Farm 13 section. For those along these shoreline grasses, a 16th oz. jig works better than minnows because it can be fished rapidly and covers the water quickly. I found the PERFECT Jig in cinnamon, w/chartreuse tail to be best choice. Large bluegills and shellcrackers are also very 'catchable'. The school usually give up about 10-12 fish each before the size starts to diminish. The best locations for the schools have been in 2-4 feet of water, just off the rocks along the east wall of Farm 13. That same jig, in cinnamon, w/chartreuse tail has been our best lure. But, I am sure they will hit crickets and red worms well. Jim Porter