I only use Jigs with Soft Plastics, or Feather Streamers with a Fly Rod.

If you don't get bit right away, just downsize! Even better than live minnows is a 1/80 oz jig with a 1" Gulp Alive plastic Minnow. Tight Line casting with a UL and 2 lb test, or under a Bobber with a L action spin and 6 lb test. Both are Fish Catchers!

I don't use live minners because way too expensive and too much trouble in this hot weather! I always outfish my "live bait" buddies!