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In an article i have recently read it talks about suitable bottom composition is needed for fish to spawn. Can anyone elaborate on that and is there a certian mixture fo rock, gravel, clay, ect. the fish cling to?

Is shoreline a must when searching for spawning flats? Or is it possible to have flats away form shoreline if cover is present on a large flat off the bank?

WOW! i appreciate the help

SMITHVILLE: 40 degrees, fairly clear, normal. Outlook: Burton's Bait and Tackle reports: Crappies fair off the marina docks and in the coves. It is Smithville lake Smithville MO just north of KC . I am fishing as a non-boater.

HI im new to the board and to tournanent fishing, i have my first tourney in a week here in missouri and it looks like the water temp is going to be below 50 just wondering how you guys would attack the water?