Spots are down right mean, I have had 1 1/2 pounders jump all over my 9" Slammer up at Folsom. I think a swimbait with exaggerated action and a slim profile would work great for Spots. I hope to prove this theory up at Folsom this year throwing a Platinum. When I saw it in the water for the first time it seemed like a great Spot bait, except that it will get destroyed pretty quickly. A triple trout might also be a good choice.