its pretty simple...get you some 3/4 ounce jigs is all I use purple...black/purple...white bluish orange and purple/chartrues is all youll need hair jigs, no bait and of course stingers, cast up on the ledges of the reefs usually L can is hot as well and is a lil farther out towards west sister island...crane creek...turtle creek ...are all of my favorites, crib is the shallowest that I know of and I stay clear away from it, I do fish Niagra as well but would rather stay in close...I go out of wild wings every week during jig season....Good Luck and keep in touch.......! ps I go by Iowa Charlie on 69 or you can keep up to date on here or facebook or can call me as well 319-981-5433