1 minute ago, scaleface said:

I think you could rig a crappie jig and just clip the hook where it leaves the bait .

Yup!

smallies crush the neko rig worked very well for me

I have seen video's showing the hook....both ways.....point up and point down.

which way is best/preferred??

I always rig it up, though I really do not feel it matters much.

3 hours ago, Bobby F said:

smallies crush the neko rig worked very well for me

Smallies always seem to like a vertical presentation.

19 hours ago, bassin is addicting said:

I have seen video's showing the hook....both ways.....point up and point down.

which way is best/preferred??

Both your hook ups and your hang ups increase with the hook down.