With all the new baits that come out year after year, I wonder if anyone could come up with a bait that could imitate the action of a shiner or other live bait rigged on a circle hook?  Or have I just over thought the idea, and what I'm looking for is to rig a soft body swimbait like you would a shiner and fish it on a drop shot?

You sir, need some banjo minnows. ;D

j/k

I agree

Lake Fork Tackle Live Magic Shad...

Fish it on a drop shot rig,

Shak-E2 or Swarming Hornet.

This bait is THE BOMB!

8-)

With all the new baits that come out year after year, I wonder if anyone could come up with a bait that could imitate the action of a shiner or other live bait rigged on a circle hook? Or have I just over thought the idea, and what I'm looking for is to rig a soft body swimbait like you would a shiner and fish it on a drop shot?

What you are looking for is the Secret Weapon Lures' Recoil rig!

http://www.secretweaponlures.com/products/spectastic.htm