I'm going to try nightcrawlers this year because they are easier to deal with than minors. I also plan to drift for walleye with nightcrawlers because it has worked for me before. I never had a problem with Bluegill or other fish in deep water bothering nightcrawlers but suspect that in the brush and shallows it would be a real nuisance. If I remember I will let you know if I catch any crappie on nightcrawlers.