That Jello-doughball recipe works fine in the link that greenchicken posted. Strawberry Jello seems more effective. In backwaters and places with little to no current, I try not to use a sinker or float. One of those small treble catfish hooks with the spiral wires on the shanks is my favorite hook. I haven't intentionally fished for carp or buffalo in several years, but caught my share this year.