If you are someone who believes crappies might be spooked by a high-vis line, then you may want to go with clear monofilament, fluorocarbon or braid with a fluorocarbon leader.
BESTSELLER NO. 1 in 2023
Shakespeare CH9025SPBO Crappie Hunter Spinning Rod and Reel Combo, 9 Feet, Light Power
Fishing rod and spinning reel combo designed for a variety of crappie fishing techniques
Lightweight graphite construction with aluminum spool and handle
Pre-spooled with 4-pound fishing line
Instant anti-reverse lets you reel smoothly without interruption
Multi-disk drag system for reliable performance
BESTSELLER NO. 2 in 2023
Pflueger PRESSP25X President Spinning Fishing Reel
10 bearing System - corrosion resistant stainless steel ball bearings
Graphite body and rotor - lightweight graphite reel construction.Braid ready spool - allows Braid to be tied directly to spool
Sealed Drag System - Sealed drag washers, always lubricated, always smooth.Slow oscillation gearing - improves line lay and minimizes line twist
The “B” at the end of the model number represents the type of packaging (B= Claim, X= Box) and does not affect any of the specifications of the product.
GREAT VALUE - Loaded with features yet low on price. KastKing Summer/Centron offers the best value...at any level. The KastKing Summer Fishing Reel turns any angler into a PRO.
LIGHTWEIGHT - narrow graphite frame design and computer balancing system combine high performance in a compact Spinning Reel. KastKing Summer/Centron makes an awesome gift for anybody who loves fishing, the 500 size reels match perfectly ice rods and make a perfect ice combo.
HIGH POWERED - KastKing Summer/Centron spinning reel's Superior Drag System offers incredible stopping power up to 17.5LBs. It has a hardened metal main shaft, perfect mesh drive gear and precision machined pinion gear for fish fighting power.
SMOOTH PERFORMANCE - Summer/Centron's nine quality ball bearings and one instant stop one-way anti-reverse bearing give it ultra-smooth performance.
DURABLE/ATTRACTIVE FINISH - Summer/Centron's attractive, brilliant finish and its high strength two color anodized aluminum spool, with a power launch lip for longer casts and holds more line than competitor's models that sell for much more.
So crappie will probably eat dead minnows that still “fresh.” Dead minnows that lost the scent might be less efficient to attract crappie to bite on them like what the live or fresh minnows can do.