For fishing submerged structure, the strongest options here are a compact jig and mid-depth crankbaits. LT Jigs Structure JIg is built for heavy cover, docks, laydowns, and rocky structure, so it’s the best close-contact bait in the set. The 6th Sense Fishing Curve 55 - 4K Shad, 6th Sense Fishing Curve 55 - Black Magic, and 6th Sense Fishing Curve 55 - Blue-Treuse Shad are good for covering submerged banks, grass lines, and ambush zones in the 5 to 9 foot range. If you want to rig soft plastics for a deeper, straighter swim around timber or offshore cover, BKK Titan Diver Hook – Weighted Swimbait Hook with Blade & Spring Lock is the best support item.
Switch to a crankbait when fish are suspended off the cover or you need to find them quickly. Switch to the jig when bites are coming from the thickest part of the structure, especially wood, docks, or rock piles. If the fish want a more natural glide or deeper subsurface swim, move to a weighted soft-plastic rig instead of a hard bait.