Jig size?

[labill]

I have this thing about having a new state, oh hell, lets go all the way, a new world record slab on, and its on a very small jig. Normally I don't go smaller than 1/16 oz but I think I'm missing out on something. Yes I keep a net nearby, but still, "that very small hook"? Am I being over whatever and start using them more? I've made up my mind to try them, but still hesitant. Opinions? I'm going to post this over at crappie killer too. I need more convincing.

Bill H........I try to give the fish what they want...if they won't hit my preferred 1/16 oz., no matter what color, I downsize to the 1/32 and try different colors again. If they still won't take it, I repeat the same w/ a 1/64. As you know, sometimes they can be extremely "fussy" about our offerings, if the 1/64 oz. won't work, it's time for either minnows or dynamite,(lol) and the latter can get us in big trouble! I have landed two in Arkansas that weighed over 3 lbs; the first, 3 lbs, 1 oz, on a 1/32 oz., and the second, 3lbs., 3 oz. on a 1/64 oz., and this one was caught in heavy brush. Both jigs had the small gold hooks that you can pull off of a hang up. Your choice of crappie sticks makes a big difference, too....my choice is a 9' #8 composite fly rod for tiny jigs, it has enough "give" to absorb the shock of a large fish without bending the hook. Both fish took the jigs eagerly, and both were hooked in the top of their mouths, which helped to get both to the net. The way I see it, if they won't hit the larger jigs, I have nothing to lose. I would rather take a chance on the smaller ones than leave empty handed. Nothing about fishing is 100%, and downsizing is no exception. At times, nothing will work, and I had one of those days yesterday, (and the trip before that) and they ignored ALL jigs, even tipped with a minnow. Try them, Bill, and good luck!