Night crawlers work, chicken livers are better. Don't know if the sell stink bait here, but that also works. I always did my best tight lining with a 1/0 hook or similar trebel and an 18" drop so the bait sits just above the bottom. 1/2 oz or better depending on depth. Also bobber and shallow water works too, depends on the water temp. All my experience is with Midwestern cats but they aren't hard to figure out.