There's an article on how barometeric pressure affects crappie on the bass pro site. Just search for articles on crappie fishing, it is very good. I think as far storms affecting crappie that not all crappe do the same thing or act the same way. Remember that crappie are a schooling fish so one school may not be affected the same way the other is crappie can be any where they want at any time. Deep water (8ft-50ft), food, and shelter are the only three things that a crappie requires. Storms do not affect all humans the same so why should they affect all crappie the same!!!Just a thought! EB Good fishing!!