I use braid, I tie a swivel then hook a bell or casting sinker then use a single tru-turn hook #2 or#4. I buy the pre-tie ones they are about 6inches long. I used to use spreaders, crappie rigs you name it ever since I switched I use the single hook. The #2 is the bigger hook and prefer it over the#4. Most of the time I use Wakina's method lifting off the bottom.