i make quick strike rigs using 2 treble hooks and berkley tieable wire. google quick strike rig... the wire goes along the shaft of the hook so it's not sticking out at a 90 degree angle. put the line side hook in the tail, the bottom hook in the dorsal, it will swim away from the hole. put some weight on the bottom about 8 inches up and it will stay relatively lively and stationary. i use live chubs, shiners, suckers, bluegill, perch, they all work. i put them a foot below the ice above weeds near the edges in 10 to 12 ft of water depending on weed growth. i recommend line you can grab with or without gloves , and a sensible leader heavy enough for musky and pike that won't spook the fish... you can't really spook a fish with this rig, long as you don't have 50 swivels on...