I started putting my minnows on my jig heads last summer, just didn't want to take the time to switch to a hook and weight. Several people who fished with me thought it was crazy, however I catch just as many fish as I did before. I now prefer to put a minnow on a jig head, it's easier to put down into brush and cedars. Just give it a shot for a few trips and see how it works for you.
Brad