If you are going anywhere near the St Johns River,You need Live River SHINERS and A 25 lb LINE # 5 offset Hooks
and a Heavy Rod ,Float the shinners against rhe pads,using a baloon for float Drop that shiner about 30" down,and HANG ON, If you think,thats a fairy tale,come see a 12 lb Largemouth on my office Wall. I Fished that area for years with the Chattanooga Bass Club. I hope you have a ball. P M me when you get back.
Lots of luck!
John