Excellent video. I am not a fan of the beetle type spins mainly because I get fouled up a lot with the line. Instead I rely on the Road Runner type lures, with marabou being a top producers, but you can also get plain horse heads spins and put on a paddle tailed type swimbait as well.

BGBS 2" straight tails are my second "best" lure that I just will not leave home without. And within this realm of soft plastic baits, I have to mention the CB Slider Grubs. They run neck n' neck with the straight tails and at times take the lead.

Beyond those two, I've only had limited success with side pulling crankbaits. I don't know why? Maybe it's because with a jig I can more precisely adjust my depth control by varying the head size. Cranks have their depth more or less built in, so unless you long line, depths vary little. I'm still experimenting though. Every trip finds one being wet at one point or another.

I try various baits throughout the day as well, so no other one can really take the 4th. seat of honor. I just love changing colors of plastics as well as styles. This is why I use a tiny snap hook on the business end of my line, which allows me to switch baits frequently without re-tying. Crappie are definitely finicky at times and you have to change with their mood swings.