I also like the Gamakatsu 5/0 Wide gap hooks. They also make one that is weighted with about a 1/8 ounce sinker that is deadly in the spring time. Summer time I like to texas rig them and can't tell you how many quality fish we have caught this way. Just let it fall to the bottom and rip it off in short bursts and hang on. Color wise I like white and bubblegum during the daytime and smokin silver at night. You can also try carolina rig em and can be productive on deep points. Hope this helps.