Thanks TJR, I was actually referring to perch surf though. I've been to Henry Hagg quite a few times in the recent past, and got a lot of yellow perch doing what you have suggested. I use a jig head instead of regular hooks, seems to help to keep the tinier ones out. Great time, and fish, to take kids out. A bite a second keeps the kids excited all the time. Yesterday my 4 year old daughter watched me for a while, then she went "Now let me catch some fish".
Try an ultra light rod with panfish, I did a post about that earlier today, they make even the perch feel big and makes the fishing a lot more fun. Hope I am not preaching the preacher, but I really can't wait to get out again with my new rod.
Cheers
M