I land them all the time on hot dogs and shrimp. I cut the hot dogs into 1.5 inch sections and bury the hook in the middle.
I buy the frozen large shrimp, thaw a few out, and again, bury the hook.
I only fish the bottom. Toss the bait, leave the bale arm open and watch it. First run ignore it - don't set the hook. Run, pause, run. That second run is when you want a good hook set.
