Nice write up Mr. Bob. However, you did not mention my successful method, probably because you don't use it. One of my most successful ways to catch crappie is to use the "Don't catch them method." To accomplish this, one may use one pole or several, one cork or several, and any bait you prefer. And it doesn't matter which other method you may try, you always seem to end up using the "Don't catch them method" because no matter how many poles you use, no matter how long they are, no matter whether you use corks or tightline, and no matter whether you use jigs or shiners; you just don't catch them.![]()