I recently have been fishing with minnows. I have a question about size. Smaller better or larger better. Talking about small = 1 1\2" Big being 3" or more. Also how do you hook them? I have been trying thru lips and behing dorsal fin. Dont seem to last long. Jig head or slip lead weight? Palamar knot or Loop knot? I usually fish Conway, Brewer, and Maumelle. Ussing 4lb test. Still a vert novice fisherman looking for help.