all of this depends on what lake you're on an the conditions. there's no one magic lure. i've always found that whatever lure you have the most confidence in, is usually going to work best for you. i like to use dark colors in muddy water w/rattles to make it easier for the fish to find. in clear water i use lighter and brighter colors. i have confidence in shaky heads and catch fish off of them year round. some people have more confidence in jigs and do better with them. i suggest you find something you like to fish and master it. then move on to something else and do the same.
