I know, I know, no one wants to give up their secrets!!! I have had best luck with live minnows, but I know some people just about only use plastics. I have half heartedly tried some different jigs/plastics, but I honestly have not given them enough time. The lake I fish would be considered slightly stained I guess. Just looking to see what others have good luck on in the early fall to mid-fall. I have plenty of different color baits, but several people have recommended natural shad colors, salt and pepper, tenn shad .... colored baits. I have caught a few on those colors from time to time, but never had better luck with them than with minnows and a slip cork.
Joe