I tend to use natuaral colors in general ..perch/blue gill and minnow patterns ...along with the tried and true pink and white for crappie in particular . If it rattles and/or glows put me in coach . But last season I tied on a wonder bread colored horizontal jig..which did glow and I must say I did quite well with it on multiple outings. I would use red to target pearch and in cloudy/stained water. Having confidence in your choice and proper cadence is what catches the most fish on most days. This season I will be adding some more wonder bread patterened tackle.