I'm gearing up to troll cranks this year once the time is right. I wanted to poll the forum on whether anyone trolls for crappie with their outboard vs. trolling motor. I just have a foot control TM, but I do have a 13-year old, so one of us can serve as the ipilot on the TM if that method catches more crappie than using the outboard and a drift sock.

Given I'm just getting rigged up and going on the cranks for crappie, I haven't gone as far as buying any planer boards yet, but I thought they might be in order especially if I use my outboard to troll.

So please let me know what your experience has been!