I wouldn't necessarily dump the bait, Paul. There are times when the bait works but the artificials don't. I would bring bait and plastics. Bait being either dead anchovies or whole dead squid. For plastics, the colors and leadhead sizes that Leapin' Bass recommends would be perfect. There's nothing wrong with the jerkbaits and crocodiles (they work too), it's just that they can be a bit "snaggy" with the treble hooks. Keep in mind that oftentimes there is a lot of seaweed that you can get hung up on. In my opinion, an artificial gobbed with seaweed and being dragged towards shore is probably less enticing to a fish than a real anchovy or squid that has a scent. Under clean water conditions (i.e. no seaweed), artificials can work quite well. You'll just have to try and see which works better for you. Let us know how you do...