Minnow update,I found crappie deep in brush piles today,I wedged my kayak as far in as I could,and used a 13' extention pole with a slip bobber to lower minnows into little open spots in the brush.I brought home 15 crappie,and 2 bluegills,lost a big channel cat at the edge of the kayak after teasing him through all the brush.
I did enjoy using minnows,in spite of the one minnow per fish ratio.I caught several more,but tossed them back for another day.Sorry ,no pics,I don't carry a camera or phone all the time,and it was late when I arrived home and cleaned them.One final tidbit,using a 13 ' extention pole with equal line in 15 mph wind is pretty Dang tough!