figuring out what makes crappie bite IS like trying to figure out what women want. there are lots of time color doesn't matter, as long as there is some chartreuse on the jig, and plenty of times where it is crucial and until you find the right one your not doing real well.
Sidenote as long as you accept your wrong all the time you won't find happiness. This from a guy who only took 3 marriages and quite a few relationships to figure that out. Fourth one is doing just fine BTW.