Without a doubt, the single best lure for me this year was a 1/2oz or 3/4 Siebert brush head jig with a Rage Swimmer/Keitech/Skinny Dipper trailer. This combo alone accounted for more than 20 fish over 5lbs and up to 9.30lbs for me this year alone! Tell anyone and I will kill ya!
PS- This is fished on or near the bottom. Drug, hopped, and sometimes but rarely swum.
Jeff