Quote Originally Posted by CrappiePappy View Post
Guru .... if your Crappie rods/reels are separate from your Bass fishing ones, then continue to set the hook the same way ... BUT, loosen the drag on your Crappie outfits just to the point where it will slip just before the rod loads up at max bend. You'll still put enough force in the hookset to stick the fish, but you won't rip the hook thru their lips or break rod tips.
Great advice right there. I also greatly lighten the drag when using braid on crappie. For me the extra sensitivity of braid is so much better. Keep a piece of an old wooden handle or something with you to wrap the line around and pull if you get hung up. If not it will slice you like a hot knife through butter.