Tail Spinner weight question

[am1590]

I have never fished with a tail spinner before but want to try them on my local lake that is loaded with 3-4 lb bass.  This lake is also chalk full of 7-8" white crappie and the bass are keyed in on them.  You can actually see bass on your sonar rising up into the schools.  I wanted to try targeting them with tail spinners but am not sure what size/weight to use for casting at them.  Right now the schools of crappie are anywhere from 6-12 ft below the surface with bass sitting under them in 8-15 ft of water.  The water is still pretty cool so I don't want to have to rip the bait to keep it above the bass. Anybody here have experience using these baits that could recommend the right weight for this type of fishing?  I am looking at ordering some Mann's Little George's in 1/8?, 1/4? or 1/2? oz??? 

[Bluebasser86]

I've always used the 1/2oz because I like to be able to cast them long distances for covering water and it keeps my fall rate consistent so I have a good idea what depth they're running at. I prefer the ones that the line runs through versus the ones with the fixed hook like the Little George. They're very easy for a bass to throw due to them being heavy and compact, they can get lots of leverage on the bait but not if it's sliding up the line. 

[am1590]

11 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I've always used the 1/2oz because I like to be able to cast them long distances for covering water and it keeps my fall rate consistent so I have a good idea what depth they're running at. I prefer the ones that the line runs through versus the ones with the fixed hook like the Little George. They're very easy for a bass to throw due to them being heavy and compact, they can get lots of leverage on the bait but not if it's sliding up the line. 

Thanks for the information.  I am having trouble finding the line through version for sale.  What brand/name of lure do you recommend?

[Bluebasser86]

Strike King made a good one called the Thruster Tail but not sure they still do. Last ones I bought were from Academy, I believe by H2O or Wahoo.

[am1590]

I found some 1/2 oz wahoo wing ding line through tail spinners on their website for $3.49.  Academy only has the 3/4 oz version.  Thanks for steering me in the right direction! 

[Catt]

5/8 or 3/4 oz Rinky Dink ?