I fish the same rig as most 4lb Maxima or CXX Pline main-slider-bead-swivel- 4lb leader cut from main line or Flouro in clear conditions 18"-36" depending on condtitions. I started using Fongsters Method of nose hooking the grub last season. There's no going back to the traditional method as far as I'm concerned. The nose hook has allows the plastic to swim more freely producing more strikes. Motor Oil/ red flake, clear/red flake, Motor oil/ gold flack all work great but my favorite color which is rare mentioned is orange. Orange or Oxblood with red patterns produce the best results for me. Not too many guys throw those patterns and they are hard to find. I order mine through a tackle catalog. Good luck and I'll see you on the water.