Figure out what fish want i use mostly meat but contact Fishkiller get a couple bottles of kishels fish scent it makes a difference and its best I've used many here will attest to that. Worth the money spent on it promise. Speed is not really key right now 1.7 to 2.2 is where i average. Colors sticks start in purples spoons shoot to orange and blades well no secret use about anything if i had to choose purples and anything bright. I'll be out sunday weather permitting shout on 68 ine of us will give ya on water tips.