I've never really gave them a chance, I'd use them and get fustrated and go back to bait. Any advice for some good lures to use from shore and the best way to use them?

Brooksie, I really like some of the new Mega-baits on the market, particularly, the 1 3/4oz models. The floating ones rise to the top real qiuck so you have to keep them moving, I reel them in slow and use short jerks to keep them under. But I also use them on top as they make a nice wake and have taken a few fish that way.
Just one of many.
I buy them all

SLUGGO STYLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well I see Ya from weymouth:D
Bait in hull Gut...
Jigs in the Ditch and wood at breakin fish.
On the Cape:happy: bombers and poppers and needles, Hell bring the tackle shop it'l all work:happy:
Where is U fishin