Really like the hand tie and crappie will like that color too. How long are they? I like tying mine around an inch in length with all the fry in the lakes now. Black, brown, olive grizzly and a baitfish color like a drake mallard flank feathered jig are my main colors for gills and redear. I add scent to mine, makes a big difference for me. #1 scent for me is Berkley power wigglers cut into tiny pieces. With those bass in the area I don't blame those gills for not wanting to bite. Yesterday I had three take my hooked gills within 10 foot of the bank but didn't land any, got two jumps with two before they threw the bluegill back at me.