I have done drop shot for panfish a fair amount. The Trout Magnet is a great bait, but I think the Trout Magnet Cross will be even better. A couple of my "top secret" baits for this: Strike King Mr. Crappie Teen Zee Fry and Strike King Mr. Crappie Maxie Waxie. These two baits are so deadly, they are illegal in 18 states! Of course, I am just kidding. Both of these have worked extremely well for me! I like to position right in front of a deep weed edge with the nose of the boat touching the weed edge. I the cast the drop shot right in front of and parallel with weed edge. Work it back slowly, pausing and twitching, and you won't be able to get it back without a fish on it!