I start with a purple or john deere green colors, weight depends on the how fast we are drifting 1/2 to 1 oz . Minnow are a option some guys use them some don't. Stinger hooks are a option some guys use them some don't. I use 15# braided line, with about a 2 ft leader with fluorocarbon. I'm out of wild winds so I hit the reefs and the beach area between wild wing and turtle creek. You'll see where all the boats are. This is what I do but I'm sure there are other options out there. Everyone on this site has there own that works for them........ Hope this helps