caught Crappie on Mealworms. It was during the Spring pre-spawn. I believe, if you put a Mealworm down into a school of Crappie ... you will get some takers. But, like as not, you'd have to get it past the Bluegill and other sunfish, first :D

But, hey ... can't hurt to give them a go, & see what you come up with. I do know that Catfish like 'em, too.

.... cp