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I like the Mustad sabikis at Squidco best but I've caught a lot of bait on the $.89 models at Big 5 also. I like #10 or #12 hooks, those small ones will catch small and big bait. The squid or power bait might help, but a fish finder works best to find active bait or bait balls, they will usually bite anything in a frenzy. I keep a can of cat food in my tackle box to chum the water when I can find them but they are not biting.
No need to protect the slime, that won't affect them the day you are fishing. Wrap your hand around them, slightly squeezing the gills will make them stop kicking while you unhook.
Most important is to have a good bait tank or bait tube, a good one will keep bait alive and kicking all day.
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