OK, this maybe some BS from an ole timer to myself, BUT it sounds as if it would work. He was telling me that he used to find schooling crappie by catching one he'd keep it hooked and let his slide float loose by adjusting the slide very deep. He would watch where the float would rest once the fish was released. This would show him where the rest of the group was congregating. He claims thats how he could find schooling crappie and bass. He'd catch a good bass and hook him with a float/bouy and release him. He'd watch where he went afterwards. He'd then fish that spot and find schooling fish.

What about it gentlemen.....WOULD THIS WORK? or does a fish recognize trauma and will not return to the school for an X period of time??????