I like to use the pool noodles bc you can pack about 30 in a garbage bag and plus when you roll them up you just place the hook back into the noodle but I do recommend to buy yellow ones bc at night they show up better than other colors. now it doesnt take a very big fish to take it under but I have found that most of the time when I have a fish on it is laying flat until I get close to it. and a lot of times they get tangled up into something but I love jug fishing and it is easy!!!!