[pjard]

I assume you're fishing from shore. Try a rig with a very small hook, #8 or #10 with a small split shot sinker about 2 feet above the hook. Buy some Berkley power bait. Keep it a simple flavor/color. Buy a few jars so you can experiment. Roll up a piece of power bait about the size of a pea. Cover the entire hook with the pea sized power bait. Cast it out and the sinker will go to the bottom and that power bait will float up above the sinker. It's simple and IT WORKS GREAT!