I tried the Gulp fake minnows during the spawn. The fish seemed to pull the bobber under then let it go.

I will try the nibbles next but minnows I would like to avoid not because of the cost but that hassle.

I may even try making some nibbled just for the heck of it.

I fish from a kayak and I just don't need more junk. I even went back to one pole. Adding a minnow bucket is just not appealing at all.

The other problem is the bait shop doesn't open until 7 and this time of year I want to be on the water at 5 am and off by 9. The logistics get a bit annoying if you try and get the minnows the day before when nighttime temperatures don't drop below 85. Ice may easily solve the temperature problem but the extra 40 mile round trip drive can't be avoided.