Welcome Jeff!!! If you want help learning to crappie fish you have come to the right spot. There are untold years of experience and knowledge on Crappie.com. Most people are very very helpful.
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I joined in 09. My word of wisdom are:
1. Get a good jig pole!! I use Ozark rods
2. Use Both Jigs and minnows
3. Have a good depth finder with a transducer up front on your trolling Motor.
4. PATIENCE and PERSEVERANCE!!!!!
5. Have fun

Fetmo (team Tsunsmi)