I'll second what Skeet said, I too go through several techniques to attempt to find them and now I mainly fish single pole jigs and am on the move all the time, most times we (Miss Vickie) and I catch fish. Crappie will do their thing when the temperature is right and the bed in many different , areas sometimes they can be found in a wide open flat other times weeds and tree tops. The best way to fish is the way you enjoy the most, it's not always about the catch and most often when it is "we tend to be disappointed". Best of luck!!!

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