Alright, so I've never caught a crappie. I have heard that they are fun to catch, plentiful, and taste great. Here is my question. How do you target them? What baits do i use, how do I fish those baits, and what time of year is best.

for starters I recommend you go to youtube and check out some videos on the subject.

Hire a guide, or going to a barge watching how other people doing it, and ask questions.

Very big differences based on tools: bank, boat w/ side imaging vs without, lures, minnows, etc. Crappie was my Bane for a year and a half when I started. Like Fishbonz said videos or online articles based on what you have or are willing to get is the place to start.

Eric.

And the search function above^^^^^ I've searched many topics and there is an amazing amount of info on many subjects.

Just as the above have said. You did not say if you have a boat or not. Keep looking on this site and YouTube. Plenty of info. It is a real challenge. Not easy.

Visit some of the meeting for CAT "Crappie Anglers of Texas". Meetings are held at the Library in Carrollton located at Josey Ln. and Hebron Pkwy.

Become a member and you can then review the meeting archive videos which are packed with valuable information.

I would make a post on TFF asking for a back seat from someone in your area and explain that you are interested in learning to catch crappie. Also and importantly offer to buy gas, bait and food. Any good trip will be well worth the cost plus you may find a real fishing buddy.

Location?
Boat?
Jigs?
Minners?
Cane pole?
Slipcork?
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Join CAT! CRAPPIE ANGLERS OF TEXAS. You learn everything thing you ever want to know and more than most!

Add your location to your profile and maybe someone close to you will offer you some guidance. I have met quite a few quality people off of this forum by doing that.