Got my limit in michigan water ne of turtle island 15 fow. Got a couple football size perch but mostly 8-9 in. Had to sort through about 150 but it was fast action, could hardly keep both poles baited and I only used a single no bling hook on one rig with a swivel and sinker on bottom. Didnt really have much junk , few sheeps, few white perch, few white bass, and even a couple cats. Minnows dead or alive didn't matter, was even hooking them 2 or three times. Headin out in the a.m. look for a ranger bass boat that would be me. Good luck