From shore I go with Smithwicks because my home water is more often than not on the dingy side and I like the rattles that floating Rapalas lack. I like suspending Smithwicks early in the season because I can fish them slow and put a split shot up from it if I want a touch of sink to it and then I move to floating Smithwicks when it warms up a bit and I can get away with a faster retrieve and also when the weeds start to become a factor.