I always use the cabelas brand floaters. They are 2 tone and fairly small heads. They work well for me. Tail colors change all the time but any of the bright colors work. I myself like using size 1 hooks but last year there were lots of smaller jacks being caught and many guys were throwing smaller jigs and tails. 16-18 inch walleyes were plentiful, good eaters. White street and orleans park early in the run, then start headin up towards jerome rd later in the run. I myself love the run, though it can be frustrating at times. I've been tying up rigs the last couple weeks. I can't wait!