For years when I pushed baits on 18 foot rods and used a rod carrier I used the simple drop shot rig where you tie 2 number 2 light wire hooks or jigs and weights up to 2 ounces that would align with the 2 bottom rod eyes to place with line below that long enough to wrap around rod butt where you hold in place with rubber bands. Caught many a crappie using this setup for years.
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It's not the numbers or the size, it's the time spent on the water!