Brett, we use the #4 and just a drop shot, 1 or 1.5 oz. if it is windy. But the secret is the blue attack minnows.
Also: One hook only above the drop shot. We fish the same way that SeaRay mentioned in his post. Now is the time to be out there. We catch a lot of fish in the windy conditions this time of year. Crappies are on the move and eggs are forming. It won't be long and they will be heading to the banks.