I love to longline as well. I find that color is important this time of year. Figure out the color they want and you'll put more in the boat. I prefer a southern pro curly tailed bait. I only use 6 lbs hi-vis line. I like double jigs when the wind is not too bad. Pay attention to how far back you're trolling and the spread of your rod tips to decrease number of tangled lines. Pay attention to wind and current direction, it will tell you in which direction the fish are oriented, sometimes they will only take it traveling one direction.