Anyone willing to give up any tips on fishing deeper water (20' - 40') from shore? Ive seen guys pick up fish on bucktails from the canal but was wondering what would be best for a spot without the honking current. Thanks.

I'd still use bucktails. I also use sluggo's/other plastics on a 3-4 oz jighead. The 9" storms are good to if you can throw em, but they are a lot of work.