Can't hurt to try bread Slab, soak in water as thick as bread for 5 minutes then put inside a few sheets of newspaper between old books & weight on top over night, should be able to weave the bread on a small hook in about a nickle size & stay on for a little while, the bluegills will want it too.....Yelim had a good tip in keeping it near the bottom, also heard corn works....slip bobber, split-shot & hook should be all that's needed.