jcass - My favorite magazine is "Crappie" and it is published four times a year with an occasional special edition. Their website is www.crappiemagazine.com. I have read several good books but one of my favorites is "Crappie Wisdom" , published by Al Lindner's Outdoors, Inc. Linder quotes "learn to catch crappies spring, summer, fall, and winter; in lakes, rivers, reservoirs, pits, and ponds; in weeds, timber, rocks, or open water. Hope this helps.Originally Posted by jcass