Ultra-light rods are best for catching small bait fish like panfish
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You can also move it up and down the taper to make it tight
Water conditions resembling their natural habitat are vital, including a pH level ranging from 8.1 to 8.4, a salinity of 1.020 to 1.025, and a temperature ranging from 72 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit
Poppers about 3 inches in length Yo Zuri type of lures, anywhere from 3 to 5 inches in length
As for myself, Ill fish most of the day before resorting to croakers