Mike I like to use a jig minnow combo. It's a two drop rig with 3/8 up to 3/4 weight in between. I tie them myself. I use a variety of colors until one starts to produce then migrate to that color. Fishing in 14 ft about 8 ft down. We have 8 poles for two people which is all you can use. I like 16 footers although they get a little unwieldy. We net each other's fish which helps.