That Crappie will "start" producing an egg sac in the late Summer/Fall, and it grows over the Winter months (slowly). As the water warms and baitfish get more active (and shallower), Crappie start their prespawn feeding. Once the eggs have developed to the point of being ready to drop ... water temps/conditions dictate "when" & "if". And, no they don't taste like "chicken" :D (at least, none I've ever eaten .... LOL!!) ... cpOriginally Posted by badbrad