I fish Hickman Creek alot in Jessamine county, it is an unknown smallie haven. My brother lives right on the creek and owns both sides, about 10 acres worth. Anyway, the small white 'gitzit' tube on 4lb test works great. Also a texas rigged 4 inch lizard in black, green or brown - 1/32 oz bullet sinker and 1/0 or 2/0 hook.