Lots of action and lots of flash will help put silver in the boat. Spoons are great along with bait and hoochies. Blues,purples and greens are hot colors. I perfer a dodger to try and keep the gear lite. Go a bit on the short side with your leaders and very your speed. Try using a med action steelhead rod and reel. Use what ever line your confortable with and remember silvers like more open waters so you don't need to be on the shore line with everyone else. Hope this helps.