I have always fished crappie with beetle spins,cranks,and jigs.When I use jigs,I use them with an extention pole and swing them around stumps,I've done pretty well using these techniques.
Yesterday I set two rods up with slip bobbers and jigs,the wind was pretty forocious,but I managed to keep my yak anchored.I never caught a bunch,but did manage to catch a enough to prove to me that it is another good way to add to my arsenal.
I did notice one thing,most if not all I caught were on the up bight,And none were caught on a plain jig and tube,I either had to add crappie nibbles or a meal worm.Im not sure if the up bight is common,but it sure makes one pay attention,most were ever so slight on the lift.