Hey Drew. I just went out to check out the bait that my father in law swore by. I still have a jar and its called Sonnys sticky catfish bait. You fill like a latex tube with holes in it. At least thats the way he used it. I ve never tried it. When he was alive thats what he used, I just kept hold of the jar. I know your grandpa can get you a jar of it south of gardner at the gas station that sells bait. You can always go to the old stand by, shad gizzards, or guts, there kind of hard to come by. But, they work really well. I always have good luck with turkey liver. By the way I called your grandpa yesterday after I read your post. Take care.
Mike