Can anyone throw me a bone here, I'm beggin ya! I have two 7' surf rods with heavy spinning reels, 15lb mono on them. Am familiar with the use of weights and floats, and have read up on speckled trout, mackerel, cobia, and jacks. Am a little confused on all the bait offerings - shrimp, chicken necks, squid, bloodworms....any suggestions on what bait's in season for mid april? Does the bait usually rest near the bottom or higher in the water under a float? Again, appreciate any advice for a serious angler looking to try a new side of the sport.