Hey Ver. I don't mind at all. I use either Rage Swimmers in 3.75 inch or Keitech swimbaits in bout the same size Or 4 inch. I use a 1/8 oz. jig head with as big a hook as I can find which isn't that big. I prefer a bright florescent orange head but it's not that big a deal to use a plain lead head. I use several colors. Either a white, smoke, shad or one of those with a little blue/gray in it. Just try different colors to see what is workin for you there.
Here's a big hint. I go to the .99 cent store and get a package of the gel super glue. It comes 2 tubes to the pack. When you put the swimbait on your jig, put super glue all around the base of the jig head so when you slide the bait up on the head it is glued there in place. I have caught over 30 fish before on 1 bait before doin it that way. You will have to re glue it from time to time and sometimes you will have to bite the nose off the bait and re glue it but it will last a lot longer if you glue it.
You live right in the middle of some great lakes for bass fishin. Let me know if this helps. I can tell you some of the other things I do/use to put fish in the boat. Nothin ALWAYS works. But some things are good consistent fish producers.
Do you fish from shore or boat. I always fish from my boat. Good luck and tight lines.

SAW1 tnx n , got the setup there clear, will try on boat!. (and Happy n relieved to hear, your Wife's doing well, will be praying for both of U and Family!........and Spirit Tnx .....yes, we have been to Don Pedro and New Melonnes and got Zipped twice on both!....should be the SET-UP, or the Rig?.....For one, we were targeting Crapps (my pardners preference), me, anything Crapo, Bassie, Troutie!.....THAS The reason, why I was ASKING for the Lucky Charm Set-UP?...maybe it will help!...Tnx again guys!....will show the pics as soon as I get one!....hopefully LOL !!!