 In the slack water areas, you'll probably want to use a slip bobber or you can just use a split shot rig to get that bait down to the bottom. And you want to keep the bait very close to the bottom. This is from the pages of the Outdoor News. For over 80 years, Farm Bureau Financial Services has been protecting farmers and ranchers season after season. You need to know you're covered and you've got somebody covering your back. You've got local people that everybody knows.