I have been trying a new method that I think is gonna work well. I am running my 12 ft rods from the side using a controlled drift at 02 to 03 mph along channels on drop shot rigs with minnows. Still playing with drift speed. Having to drift VERY slow in the 36 deg water. Never have been a fan of drift socks I use 5 gall buckets with multiple holes drilled in the bottom and replace the metal handles with rope I will sometimes drift up to 4 buckets and use my outboard set at angles for steering direction along with the trolling motor. Always trying something different makes it fun