thanks Kk you report was very informative and I think right on the money...

Scott, I think this only reinforces what I think was going on....crappie spawns at 55 where do you think these fish would be staging, I'd say near brush plies not far from the main channel
just thinking out loud.. and water temps mean nothing on top except to show you what water is warming up first... so I don't think they(crappie) are spawning yet but ready and staging
Bass and muskie target these fish because they are already bunched up and holding in one spot...taking a swipe at them usually near the deepest part of the laydown.

Trimmer