Quote Originally Posted by CrappiePappy View Post
Personally, Les .... I'd start ANY beginner out with a slip float & minner, just so they catch something starting off & not get bored or frustrated. THEN on any following trips I'd show them about casting a jig and letting it fall on the countdown method, then reel back real slow & watch the line for the thump. If I could hover over top of the cover, I'd show them how to *Vertical Cast and feel or see the thump (a tap or instant slack when reeling up).

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Very true. A nice spread of minnows could sure up the action. Something very exciting about seeing the float bounce at the surface and then go under.