I only use 1 or two hooks.
I rarely troll so I make mine shorter as well so I can cast them with a keel/snap weight.
I use smaller hooks as well.
I love red hooks too( i foget, who makes the ones northland tackle uses for jigs)
Dont use those, they suck. Wimpiest hooks ever.
Last bulk bunch I bought were VMC offset hooks, I think they are black nickel, or something similar to that. I like those.
I use p line barrel swivels and they are fantastic, but pricey.
Im a snap clevis only guy, I like to switch up blades quick. Up here smaller colorados outperform anything.
And as fancy as the blades are now, my go toos are hammered copper or hammered silver. They seem to work everywhere in any condition.
I also buy alot of beads at walmart, but I also go to fabric shops etc and find some good stuff waaaay cheaper than "fishing beads" lol
12/14lb line is perfect IMO unless searching huge gators