we fished the lower river from the 31 bridge to the mouth the last 2 weekends . Plenty of fish , all over 20 lb . Casting Storm Thunderstick Deep Diver JR Hot Tiger , Chrome / black were the best colors . would suggest 30 lb braid as we broke off quite a few fish using 20lb Morning bite was by far the best. probably averaged 8 fish on each trip out , hold on and hope your drags hold up.