throw it out slack line, don't touch it. look for the tick tick in the line you got'em. It used to be my favorite bait years ago, until I got hooked on the jig and c-rig. texas rig'em one end catch a few fish reverse it. then when both end are wore out. wacky rig it. then your good for a few more fish. seems too be real good when it's too hot for anything else.