Thanks, Warren. Can you clarify what you meant by "you'll hook the in the corner everytime"? Does the corner refer to a specific spot?
As for buddy-boating, I'm going out this Saturday with my son and a friend. I have an 18' Sea Ray bowrider that I rigged with a trolling motor. I have room for a pretty good-size round bucket with an aerator. Would that keep shad alive reasonably well? If you're going to be out there this Saturday, It would be great to hook up with you and "steal" some bait.