As the previous post said stick with minnows and jigs for crappie. As in other fishing though you will have to find the preferred color. Also, on some days a small jig say a 1/32 will outperform say a 1/8 oz jig. If you want to catch some crappie try the trolling method or purchase some roadrunners and small rattletraps. Good luck.
Bo
ps If and when you catch one make sure you fish the area thoroughly. Bo