Corey, One of the features of the FLorida/Northern LMB mix is being colder water tolerant. How cold? I don't know. A pure Florida would not survive in your area. You might check with Dunns to see if they can provide pure Northerns. They seem to bite better than Florida's or the hybrids.
Concerning the crappie at the club lake, it could be that continous hammering is keeping them beat back so they can't overspawn. Most pro's will tell you that crappie problems in small ponds are a matter of when, not if.
