Hey, thanks! I never considered minnows! And if the crappie is big enough to eat, I guess I wouldn't mind a few in between a forktail cat. Of course, there aren't any blues round here. But minnows are a new idea for me. Mind if I ask what kind of minnows? Sounds like live are the way to go, too.
And it's nice to hear about the fishing in the Potomac. I've always wanted to fish the Potomac. It was mentioned on half the pages of my American history textbook. Keep me updated on the cats in your area.