Most of you may already know this but if the water you are fishing on has low structure .. fish without a bobber..Once I had drifted 2 rods with a bobber and 2 rods without a bobber..The rods without a bobber out fished bobber rods 3 to 1..This is best with a 5-10 MPH wind.. I simply put a split shot about 8 inches above the minnow and cast behind me letting the wind move me slowly..The rods will bend when you get a hit and the rest is up to you..
I fish for bluegill and red- ears like this as well...Fact, I only use a bobber when there is heavy structure..
I also bass fish like this alot..Instead of using a bullet sinker.I use a round BB split shot..The worm swims slower and there is no need for a toothpick peg. AND..round split shots range from tiny to bigger than a 1/4 ounce for serious thick stuff.You can spray paintthe split shots as well .AND..split shots are usally around 50 for 1.00.
Here's my son reeling one in with his 101 Garcia..on a light Lightning Rod.This was last winter..we got 65 bass here in 2 days.This one was 5pounds .4ounces.
Secret to catching more crappie..and the split shot.
