Why are Crappie so difficult for so many to catch

[CrappieNight]

First off, screw the electronics. Second, for me at least, it’s all about the speed your jig falls. 1/32, 1/16,3/32, 1/8 is all I use. I like 2” plastics the most typically on a moon jig. But, I get my crappie on the drop just as I do most bass, etc. Keep your line tight obviously but do whatever you have to do to keep that line tight while it falls through the column. The way my hand trained itself I guess is I flick my handle (instead of constantly reeling) to turn about w full rotation every couple seconds that way I can feel more as I’m not doing two things at once. I love crappie fishing for the same reason you do, the challenge. I let them go 99% of the time even. But for me the most consistent way to catch ‘em is on the drop. If 1/8th ain’t working, try 3/32 and so on. I won’t use the electronics because that’s not fishing to me but to each their own. Probably easier to see your jig falling on the screen I’m assuming. But have your line tight the second it hits the water. That’s just my body of water anyways, im sure it varies big time from place to place. Most importantly, enjoy it! Good luck