I like dip baits. Cattracker Baits make good dips. So is Mr. Whiskers. I have been told but not yet tried Little Stinker catapa (available at Walmart) is good.

You are quick to fishing. No catching or cutting up bait. Just dip, stir, and cast. I catch eating size fish, up to 7 lbs, and that is all I really want. Oh someday I might so with somebody and try cut bait or live bait for a really big one, but I am satisfied with 3 and 4 lb fish.