Just like a grub huh? I've had most luck just dragging them and hopping it once in a while.
Yesterday, the fish seemed to like a faster more erratic retrieve than a slower one. I didn't get any fish/hits until I started scooting the beaver/tube like a crawdad that was running away. A deliberate drag with little action got no action.
Crappie from shore? Are you talking Wa/Union???:D :D