I prefer a scent like Pro Cure on my swim baits as it does not inhibit the tail kick and body shake. It adds a nice scent without attracting undesireables that might like a squid strip. As far as high wind or strong current, use the drift sock to slow down. Also, the more line you let out (aka scope), the deeper your bait will run/stay down in strike zone. I have only needed a 1- 1.5 oz head on my swimbaits in strong wind/current/deep water. The lighter the line, the better the sink rate and ability to stay down on a retrieve. Good questions asked.