Chartreuse Swimming Mullet works best for me. I've caught every species in the bay on it. Jig head or Carolina rigged. Each fish requires a different type of retrieve depending on where you're at. New Penny shrimp is second place, on the same rigs. I haven't used them all, so I'm not good with the pogy or the jerk shad yet, but I'm sure they work well too. They are very expensive, especially if you fish often. I buy the buckets for $20 because I can go through an entire package in one night. I wouldn't use them for schoolies or blues, or in an area where those species are located (light lines or bridge pilings), they just get eaten up too fast.