Now that's an awesome trip! I've never attempted to target shellcracker, but I'm planning on trying this month. A couple of quick questions. The lightest outfit I have is an ultralight designed for crappie with 4 lb test. Will this suffice? And secondly, what depth water should I begin my search? I've heard as many say deeper water as very shallow water! Lastly, was your technique to reel the lure slowly along the bottom, or was another technique better? Thank you in advance for any info that would help me try to have a day half as good as yours!