I'm new to Crappie fishing and have been away from fishing all together for quite a while.

I want to try Crappie fishing cause I've heard they're fun to catch as well as good to eat.

My 5 yr old son wants to fish and I would like us to have some success so he'll want to go back. (It sounds like a good dad/son activity.)

I plan on fishing the shoreline at Smithville lake, probably starting at the end of Dec. '04 or beginning of Jan. '05.

I'd appreciate any info you could give me.

Thanks