I would suggest getting the 2 pack Cotton Cordell spoons and various sizes in chrome & gold. As beginner you are going to set the hook on trees/limbs/rocks I promise you. Absolutely no point in leaving high $ spoons in the lake while you learn the technique. My spoon box weighs 16 lbs and has 30 brands in it and if I could on have one it'd be the CC. Winter vertical spoon fishing is when I fill my fish freezer. Most important thing I learned is to find the school, drop it into them for a few minutes, if no takers then move on and don't waste the fishing time.