Yeah, I try to keep mine floating or as close to the surface as possible as they spawn on the underside. At least I see a whole lot more activity on the floating ones than the submerged ones. I'm sure you're good at the shallow depths you're at tho'.
Brook, another poster said he'd had great success using waxed cardboard boxes, the kind meat comes in to grocery stores. The box is flattened to give max surface area, and the wax keeps them from getting waterlogged & sinking for several weeks (I think). FHM go crazy spawning on their underside.
After they become waterlogged, they sink and gradually decompose. No need to bring them in.
Only disadvantage is that they are temporary.
HA! Bill, you beat me to it!