Howard,
Yeah, sorry I forgot to mention the retrieve. What usually will work is letting it sink to the bottom and then just a straight wind at slow to medium speed. With the fastrac minnow it's a straight wind, no twitching or pausing or anything. I think Hook Line & Sinker has the 5" fastrac sometimes, but Harbor tackle usually has the 4 and 5 inch ones. The color I use is silver/black instead of silver/blue or gold. 21st should be open for me. I'll try to join you on the boat.
-Brian