So many variables!! Several times I have had crappie bite the shiney steel weight 18” above my jig. Tried the shiny headed jigs, so far didn’t seem to help.
What has been working for me is a 1/16 or 1/24 oz jig with a red head, and a Crème tiny tube in red and chartreuse with glitter in it. Berkley nibble in chartreuse

One thing that really seems to have a negative effect is a drop shot. The fish get spooked by the weight. I copied the guys on the Crappie Connection, and put the weight above the jig (at least a foot)
Thanks for the feedback!