we use half minnow all the time with live one also, just keep them small, frozen ones work, trick to better bites and bigger perch, is single hook, 12 to 16 inch lead one bead on line,
chartuse, white or dark red is best, keep it on the bottom with a little slack line and lift gently, perch will swallow or lip hook
almost every time. sinker size is important, finky fish small sinker or even split shots, heavy waves or fast bitters 1 ounces sinker, just meets their needs.
Capt. Mike and Wayne, Reel Sport Charters