Oh no, it is no a secret. He has published a series of articles on the FOAL web site entitled Favorite Crappie Files (parts 1 and 2) and Favorite Blue Gill Flies (parts 1 and 2). They are in the archives. I have a wry sense of humor so I was not trying to be offensive as much as pointing out the irony.
Here is a link to the crappie flies:
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/features/panfish/part302.php
With Rick on board I figure we should all get some really great crappie flies.