Eastland,

It has been my take on it that the variability in Crappie spawning is largely a result of how early they attempt it and the immense variability in weather and water temperatures that occur so soon in the year.

P.S. Do I count as an "etc." ? ;\) I'm willing to be an "also ran." \:D

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