In order of preference. 1.) Fat Ika - My #1 confidence bait 2.) 3/8 Jig - I like a Beaver style trailer as it provides more surface area. I also prefer Arkie style heads. 3.) Senko - I tend to not use it as much because everyone and their sister's, aunt's, third-cousin-twice-removed throws them. I a...

Run away. Run away fast.

After I lost my second 6lb+ large mouth using these things several years ago, I bailed. They will pull out with decent sized fish, even if you are using the appropriate rated ring.