Mark, as the weather remains warm, keep to the shallows! You will find the ultra slabs already searching for proper nesting areas. That won't happen up here in NE Oklahoma till next month sometime. But, those of you fishing warmer waters right now, make it a point to test out some of the very shallow areas you normally hit during spawn. You just might could find yourself in the middle of some of the biggest crappie you have ever caught in your entire life. The day's coming when you will come across exactly what I am talking about. It could be the fishing trip of your life! Check the exposed roots, trees, brush that are in 1-5' of water. Work at least 25 different spots before you give up. Coming across just one 3lb fish during that search should be enough to make a believer out of you. You have to hunt them down during this time of year. The smaller ones will still be in the deeper waters. The hogs are moving more shallow daily, DON"T miss the chance to land them!