Hello my fellow Crappie lovers. I'm new to fishing fro Crappies. I live in Sacramento and would like some general tips,tricks and locations for fishing for Crappies.

I do not own a boat so the main battle will be from shore and docs.

What's need as of fishing pole,reel and bait? Will I need a special set up for Crappies? Will my Okuma Reflections 4-10lbs 6'8" rod and my Saros 2500 reel on 8lbs test work just fine?