Fish senkos get the hang of it, they will produce better than anything for a beginner, watch your line. Just cast and let the bait sink watch the speed at witch the bait sinks and keep an eye for bumps, changes in sink rate etc.. once you get that down you can expand upon techniques. Match your color choice to the water clarity muddy - black, watermelon black and red etc... clear- baby bass, smoke, green pumpkin, watermelon etc.