After running out of bait I’ve resorted to Gulp Alive worms pinched in half or even gulp minnows threaded on and have had success a number of times. I pretty much just use #2’s. It’s the corkscrew action they like and although every day’s different – it has worked well on some days anyway.
I use the 3″ pumpkinseed fry a lot on Devils Lake. They hold up great when you are dealing with all the pesky 8-12″ fish. I use alot of 5″ gulp leeches on slow death hooks, works great.