TNT hit the nail on the head. I had the same problem until I KNEW the depths of my jigs. You can type in jig depths on CDC and get a wealth of information on depth control of your jigs. There is a speed/weight chart that someone took the time to do and post it on CDC. I wish I had it 30 years ago. Download load it, print it out and take it with you. Crappie will not go down for a bait. It has to be above the. You were probably fishing too deep.

You will figure out colors while fishing.