After doing this for 52 years, the best rule especially in the beginning is to clip numerous fins. My dad and I developed this method way back when I was in college.
The less ability the small bass can swim the quicker the nearby bass will learn to eat these small bass that are tossed into their area. It is best to do this method near the fish pellet feeding area because several lazy bass will hangout below the BG who are eating pellets and wait for an opportune meal. The method also works for any type of sunfish and small perch. It will not take long for a few bass to learn you tossing fish is easy feeding. Soon the welfare bass will be waiting close to the surface for your small fish treats.