Agreed. Crappie is much better out of cold water. I'm actually looking forward to the crappie and catfish spawn though. I have a couple of dandy spots to fish for spawning cats. I take my younger daughter out and a couple of her friends out in the boat during that time and they have a blast catching them.
They have named their crew the "catfish gang". I think a few of us are going this weekend if it stays nice. Catch some ice out cats using shad guts on the flats.