I can't speak for fishing out of the Southern Regions, but here Bobby Garland Baby Shad baits are the #1 bait of choice for Crappie, on 1/16 and 1/32 jig heads. Crappie magnets on a floater also work very well.
We just had a tx this past weekend and the winner had 5lbs 6 oz on a five fish limit, all on Bobby Garland baits.
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