If you read down this far you will have heard from the guys who have had success by reeling it SLOWLY, this is when the bait performs at it's best (for me). I love the bait - but I never use it as a "go to bait" for a limit of keepers - keepers yes - limit no, although I have caught limits on it. The best all around color is the shimmerin shad?? it has a pearlescent trailer. Also it works great in the grass ripping it out, over wood slow rolled, and at night (black colors), it puts off such great vibrations it has to work. So for confidence try the smaller version to catch some fish then after you gain confidence move up in size.