Good info, not much you can do when fishin from the bank. We have a spot here where a bridge crosses the lake and the conditions are perfect for wintertime Crappie. Most guys just stand there with a long-pole and vertical jig the bridge pilings. This is very effective, if you are lucky enough to find a spot like this and you can tolerate crowds.
Those pilings are about 8-10ft deep.
C.J.