Hello all. I'm new to crappie fishing and new to the board as well.

I have found some really good info on here, but I am wondering. What's your advice for someone who is relatively new to the sport of crappie fishing? For instance, high percentage marine geography and methods to find fish if you're not the best at reading a depth finder, etc. The pictures some of you guys post with ice chests full leads me to the conclusion you can somehow see underwater. I haven't reached those skills yet, but I'd sure like to catch a few of those tasty fellows.

I have a 15 foot flatbottom with a 20 hp motor, so i can pretty much get into anywhere I want.

Thanks in advance guys.