I've read alot of reports, and also talked to some fisherman in campground i'm at, and most say they are letting the minnow lay on the bottom for 10-12 seconds . then raise it slowly. They also have said the bite is light, but i have no first hand knowledge. Also cutting minnows in half, or using smaller minnows, seem to work better at times. May try that......or spreaders with no bling.