I fish the longline method along with straight line method. I use paddle tails, mud bug lures, curly tails, road runners, or anything else that makes noise and vibration for longline trolling out of the back of my boat and on the sides i use bell sinker with 2 to 4 baits tied about 6 inches apart from each other with a loop knot for better action. I drop them off the side till i hit bottom and raise them up about a foot. I have picked up as many as 10 fish at one time, as you know crappie will follow the shad and that is where you will find me.....following the shad!