Will be out this weekend trying to find those eyes. I have a 19ft Deep V and hoping for descent weather since the last couple weekends haven't been that great. Driving from Illinois 5 hours and looking to fish the reefs in close and maybe venture out to deeper water for the big ones. Looking for some info and hoping you guys can help?
1) 3 guys- need a place to stay? Small cabin or condo would be great or anything you can recommend.
2) Where should we stay / launch for the reefs?
3) If we get a limit (that might have just hurt us thinking like that) can we still fish for eyes as long as we catch and release? Are the Crappies anywhere to be found?

Thanks for any info and sorry for all the questions.