I too like a big bait,I pour my own from Jacob Baits .It's a 3 1/4 frayed tail (triple ripple)and have had great success with it.Also when a crappie hits a big bait,you know it,I guess they are trying to kill it.LOLand also I have caught fish that wasn't much bigger than the lure.It depends on how much faith you have in your bait if it will work.Good luck to you all.