Ed,
Just throw the plug on cover that looks good. Run it by bushes and tullies and stuff. I'd keep it under 15ft. water depth. Email me your address, I'll make you a plug and send it down. It'd be cool to hear how it does. I've got an unpainted one right now with your name on it. As for the spotties, I think another trip may be in order. See what you can get lined up. Ya know, you can always come up here... The one mile's on the chew right now for the calicos and sandies on plastic. My boat is all but fixed, so it should be ready hopefully by next weekend.
-Brian