Hey Schitzo--I use a slider or a fixed float(bobber) depending on how deep I am fishing. Any deeper than about 5' and I go sliding. DEADLY for Chinook!!! If I am using just Sandshrimp then I use a threader w/the hook coming out at their mouth and a half hitch around their tail to keep them straight--with eggs I just use the tail, hook once and run through the bait loop. As far as poison--been "bit" more than a few times and I am still relatively healthy so I can't give you any clues on that one-I generally leave the claws on unless they are huge though

Crayfin