zmcfishing

Zman makes some really durable stick baits. a pack of 6 can last you a long time and they aren't all that expensive. Think they are around 4-5 bucks or so.

Senko, Rage Menace, and chatterbait seem to be what I get bit on the most. I'd say just throw what you're confident in and adjust from there.

3 Lews Hypermags, Custom SuperGrip, and some more Strike King plastics.

I'm not sure honestly. I've used Met 16's, Curado DC's, Steez SV TW's, Hypermags, and many other reels most would consider expensive. I think I'd have to go with the Steez CT or Metanium 20.

I lose motivation from time to time too. I personally think it's from not wanting to drive 30 minutes just to go fish somewhere that isn't private or poor overall due to the amount of pressure. Fishing in Indiana, in my opinion, is just terrible unless you have access to a boat to get off the bank and I find it easy to lose motivation.