I have always bought the South region also, but 2 years ago I bought one with ALL the states on it for $20 more. There were a couple of lakes that I have fished that the South region didn't cover.
KFC, If you are gonna be in Thomasville, you will only be 1 hour from Talquin and just a few minutes from Lake Iamonia. Those are 2 very good places for crappie. Most people long line these lakes here in the south, but spider rigging works also. I think I'd leave the crankbaits in the tackle box tho...With all the structure in many of these lakes, that could get expensive.
I fish Talquin a good bit, so holler at me if you head that way....Good Luck!!