Bill ... I've done pretty good on "crackers", using a 1/16oz jighead tipped with a section of nightcrawler (just big enough to cover the #4 hook). Doing a "lift/drop" of around 6-8" off bottom. There's not usually any doubt about whether it's a gill or cracker ... as it seems the crackers grab the bait & swim off, while the gills pick & peck or hammer it.

Boscoe ... thanks for the "clam" tip !! :Hands Clapping Might have to give that a try. Thumbs Up (but I think I'll see if I can find some in a local "Dollar" store)

... cp