Nice afternoon at the canal

[Mike P]

Using a jig from 3-5 oz depending on location and current speed, you cast a bit upcurrent and free spool it down to the bottom. Then you work it over the bottom with rod lifts, trying to stay in contact with the bottom. How far you can let it swing depends on what there is downcurrent to hang up on.

Of course, it reads easier than it is in practice. You just have to get out there and do it. There's a learning curve--a pretty steep one--and you will leave lead behind, especially at first.