Okay, I know "secret" is taboo with some folks, but I just wanted to share some of the photos, and the methods. We targeted perch and crappie in mid to deep range, and along structure. Jiggy and Tluedeke joined me and the dogs on the 3-man (2 dog) pontoon, and we did okay till about 4 oclock. The fish decided we hadn't caught enough or big enough of them. Unfortunately, Tom had to leave by then, but the evening bite was on. I counted 67 fish from 10 oclock till 4, probably missing a few, and Tom breaking off a big something or other. Then we found the motherlode. We caught as many in 2 hours as we did all day. Part of the fun was we were field testing new designs and colors. Part of it was the sheer size of the fish. The big crappie was 19" and 2.7 lbs, with another close behind. The rest were in the pound and a half range from the evening bite. Using soft laundry bag "livewells," we were able to cull our way to a nice 18 fish 2 man take.
Now, Jiggy showed me this spot, so I am not at liberty, by honor, to share. If he wishes to, he may. I simply will not spread the word on a pond or lake that someone shows me. Hope "Secret" didn't tick too many people off...