Crappie are like alot of women,some days they like their hair up and some days down.
I like running with tail up,the only thing I have againest tail up is sometimes the tail will hang on the hook point or in the bend of the hook.If I have to throw into heavy cover I go with a slider and slider hook.I do not like weed guards,I know they are great for some people but I think they inter fear with my way of fishing.