First post on FAOL:

Greetings from the frozen North: near Ottawa, present temp. about 100 degrees F.

I have been skulking about here for over a year, enjoying the various columns, and finally have to ask a question.

Our pan fish here run in the 6-7 inch range for the average bluegill, and about 8-12 inches for crappie.

How far South does one have to drive to get into the biggies described in Richard Zieger's columns, and those of Roger Stouffe?

We have non stop action here regarding panners, but no size to speak of. Next to bass (also pretty abundant), they are my favourite quarry, and good eating as well.

Any information is appreciated.

Best wishes:

Mudd.