Got a question to what you said ciller.

When I do find crappie in ponds (which isn't often), Most of the time they are black. Do you have a favorite technique for getting these sneaky guys, or what's worked best for you?

I usually fan cast a roadrunner jighead with a crappie thunder body on it, after I've casted around any structure I can see.

But like I said this usually produces bass.