Sniping is the most fun I've ever had fishing. It's a combo of video gaming, hunting and fishing all in one. It also goes against every thing I thought about winter time fishing. See the fish and make a short cast thn let it fall close BUT not below the crappie thin start to swim away. If he turns you speed up the retreive and he'll chase it down. Too cool!! I have always thought a slow retreive was a must in cold water but livescope has proven that to be wrong. I'm addicted. It's a hoot. Scott