I don't think I have found the trick yet but would agree with ragner bout tactic to start out. I couldn't find minnows anywhere or I would have prob picked some up. I was there from like 1to 5 but the locals seem pretty honest and they were saying like 5am to 10am is best. I dont expect must out of it when I go to places like this just got to do something outdoor related this time of year because I get stir crazy!