Bluegill live bait rig for bass

[Rishin]

I'm going to go bass fishing, and I'm going to use live bait in a lake lewisville's marina in Fort Worth. However I'm not sure what to really use as a rig. Do I use circle hooks or a live bait hook. Should I use a bobber if so how big does it need to be for the fish not to pull it down. Any tips would be much appreciated 

[Bluebasser86]

First, make sure you can fish in the marina. A lot of them around here don't allow bank fishing and get pretty testy about folks fishing them in general.

 

For a live bluegill, I prefer something around a 4" gill rigged on a 1/0 Kahle hook under a cigar shaped Thill slip float. Another option is freelining, which is effective but is a problem around obstacles because the bluegill will wrap you up just like a bass will. A small, sturdy live bait hook like the ones Gamakatsu makes work well to nose hook the bait and let them swim around to try to find a big bass for you. 

[dsqui]

Here is what I would use don't know how many bass have fallen for them while fishing for pike and musky you can order one or make one out of heavier line...https://www.muskyshop.com/sucker-rigs/