Spool up with 8lb test. On a 5 day trip you'll need 100 jigs per fisherman. Tip the jig with your favorite twister type tail. Bring polarized sunglasses. This will give you the underwater vision that you can use to your advantage.
Many fish can be sight fished.
If you have a portable depth finder, bring it. If you don't have a depth finder you'll still catch fish but you won't learn the spots as thoroughly. Determine your course and start to paddle. As a general theory, no matter the time of year in the open water season you can catch plenty of fish to keep you and your party happy by paddling the shore line and jigging the breaks and structures. Fan cast in front of you and towards the shoreline.