Keep a variety of lures in different colors and switch them out based on the conditions and fish behavior
I searched online for alternative solutions such as rocket launcher/tube style rod holders and looked at various reviews on blogs and forums but it appeared that many people had problems with the stability of the rod holder, especially in choppy seas, and they seemed pretty expensive too
In clear water, natural looking baits are the go-to choice
Other proven colors: Red and white (classic Snapper Slapper pattern) Gold and yellow (imitates cigar minnows) White (clear water) Blue and silver (deeper water, imitates sardines) Nuclear chicken (chartreuse and orange for low light) Glow and UV-enhanced (deep water over 200 feet or night) Jigging Technique Drop the jig maintaining slight tension (bites often occur on descent)
The drag works well over its full range of adjustment
Light oil should be applied to the handle rivets, each end of the spool shaft and the part of the spool shaft that passes through the pinion gear