1. rapala jointed lure ie j13, j 11 etc.
2. rapala husky jerk
3. rapala rattlin rap
4 smithwick minnow plugs
5 softbaits (also hard baits)deep discount at walmart

why
1,2,3 readily available in most (ie walmart) stores in my locale
1,2 available in various sizes
1. easy retrieve no jerking
3. good at night cause makes rattle
4 .some have excalibur rotating hooks (sticky)
5. cheap and opportunity to try various baits