Everybody does what works best for them and we all have differing opinions, so here's my .02 cents: Me and the hubby both sit in the front, each with 4 poles. I fish with two 12 ft poles, one 11 ft and a 10 ft. There's been a ton of discussion on line type and color and everybody has their own preference. I always fish 6 lb test and have been using Suffix hi-vis yellow cause my eyes are getting older and I can't see the dang line. I always use a 1/16 or 1/8 oz jig head, colors vary by what seems to be working that day, usually a chart., orange, or white head. I don't buy expensive reels, been using the same Zebco 11T's for about 10 years, but the newer ones are almost all plastic now. One thing to think about on the net, you need a telescoping net and it needs to be light. We've been using an Ego net for a couple years now and like it real well. One last thing: never leave home without crappie nibbles! :D The ones with the glitter - neon chartreuse. Now, if you're married or have a girlfriend, you may want to show her the nibbles first, cause when you use them, you'll get little bits of glitter on you and she might think you've been to one of those "exotic" dancer places Seriously, though, they really do work.
Vonna
Yes, I fish like a girl. If you tried a little harder, you could too!!