Lake or river?
In lakes, the heavy head will get you down fast in depth. In rivers, the heavy head will get you down in current. In the shallows of lakes or less fluvial area's of rivers, I'd also bring 1/8 & 1/4 oz ties.
Smallies like Chartreuse - don't know why, but believe the color just pisses them off & makes them strike hard. Also, the bright colors will show up when the water's turbidity's high. Also, the red area's mimicks a gill flare. You'll catch fish with it - even a toothy critter
Where you going in Canada?