Yep, I'm with 'Pappy'. To catch 2 lb+ crappie, you need to be at a lake that has several of them. Spent 30 years in KY fishing for them, caught maybe 5-10 over 2 pounds, then moved to SC, Santee Lake system. Was not a big deal to catch a 2+ crappie there, but was not easy. Best day I had there was 15 over 2 lbs. Basically I found them with gigs, but minnows seemed to catch the best ones. I just think the Southern lakes have a better 'growing' season and less early mortality of the Crappie. Man, Weiss Lake Alabama EVERY year get pounded with Crappie fishermen, but it still produces good numbers of good fish every year. Several Lakes in KY are great for crappie fishing, but 90% of them, you would hard pressed to produce a 2+lb crappie on a single fishing trip. I would guess Cumberland or KY lake would be your best shot if you are in KY.