We have found the following to be our first choice non-bait setup for single pole shallow crappie casting/ retrieving / jigging:
1. 6 ft ultralight pole with UL spinning reel
2. 4 lb mono your choice
3. 1/16 oz or 1/32" lead heads painted hot pink with painted eyes
4. Mister twister curly single tail chartreuse with silver flake 1-1/2" or just plain chartreuse
5. light weighted 1.5" casting bobber your choice , attached approx 3 foot above the jig
Toss the jig toward shore.
Let jig sink. Wait 4 seconds. Crank it 4 feet. Stop, let jig sink. wait 4 seconds.
Repeat
Crappies seem to like it when it drops and settles. Keep watch on the bobber. The hit will be light but noticeable. No second chances.
Set the hook with high pole lift.
Change twister colors as needed. Smoke with glitter is another good color we have found . Cheers!
Walmarts usually has these in stock.....sometimes rare now @ Covid shortage
DANMAN