Here is a summer time crappie fishing technique using minnows that I find very enjoyable.
Here is a Midwest Crappie TV show with Russ Baily and Chatt Martin showing this technique. From this link it is show number 11 titled 'Pomona Lazy Crappie' on this page.
MidWest Crappie TV Show and Guide Service
Enjoy.
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