my go to baits is a blk short arm spinnerbait w/ colorado blade, blk/blu jig and craw, and a 10" ol monster worm, but my absolute favorite is the one I'm catching on that night. usually just have 5 rods and 2 of them are back ups. nothing worse than having one of those professional overruns that go all the way to the spool !! not that I have ever done that