New York Crappie - Pond

[Fisherman]

I'm heading up to New York and the weather is going to be partly cloudy with a high in low 30's and a low in the low 20's. Since it isn't trout season up there, I figured I'd hit the pond and try to hit some crappie or other panfish. Only problem is I've been unsucessful when it's this cold, usually only catching them left and right when the weather is warmer. Hell for all I know the pond could be frozen over. I'm not exactly sure where to find these fish, primarily panfish. Am I looking for deep water by structure? What works well? Trout Magnets, minnow jigs? Rooster tails? Or live bait? I've never fished any other fish in cold water besides trout and trout season isn't untill April up there. Any tips or tricks?

[takem]

when the waters real cold I generally find them schooled up tight in deep water. Not sure about a pond though. I've had luck on trout magnets tipped with wax worms just off the bottom. Theres a little jig they sell at gordons that I have had a lot of luck with tipped with a wax worm. I'll see if I can find the name or a pic.

[takem]

here they are. I have had great luck with these. Made by blue fox.

[Fisherman]

I have a few of them along with some other minnow jigs. Since the water is cold, am I looking to work it slow because the fish are more sluggish?

I might have to do a little experimenting.