andys wrote:
Whitey, in Md. The crappie and bluegills like to feed up more then close to the bottom. Even in winter. And it depends how deep the water is where you fish for them. I am fishing in about 6' of water and the crappie and gills hit best about 4' under the bobber. I do fish on and near the bottom for bass. But that's just me. There are so many different ways to catch them.