Drew we were using live wild shinners on a 5\0circle hook,65# braid and a big bobber set about a foot, foot and a half deep. We tossed them up next to the reeds and they would swim back in there....then hang on.Lots a fun. Chuck
Sounds like a blast. I love using shiners or minnows for bass. Not many people do but i personally find it faily effective. Seems like you did to