I tend to use a #2 or #4. Many people think that's too small. My thinking is that small of hook won't be too gaudy and it wont make bait look unnatural.
I use 1/8 oz jig head with #2 Matzuo sickle hook. Slip the knot to the back of the eye,hook the minnow thur the lips and add Chartrues crappie crack on the tip of the hook. Now that's just me.