I agree with Pappy. Crappie like to hit on the fall and I'd say you be missing out on a few bites in a days fishing by going to heavy because of the sink rate. That could be the next 3lb + crappie you catch. You know my go to method, jig, bob, jig. To much wave action and I don't do as well. A ripple is fine but to much herky jerky and I do better casting. I don't go heavier mainly because when you go up in weight, the hooks are usually bigger which means a bigger bait. I Ive had my most success on inch and a half or 2" stuff. Wind is tough to deal with at times even when I can hold the boat on the spot with the trolling motor. Only my opinion and what works for me. Good luck and tear em up !