lure fishing

Hi all.im pretty new to the lure fishing game and have being playing around for some time, but with minimal luck..just cant find the right spots and right lures for shad, kingies, grunters and garrick, as those are some of my favourite fish caught on Bait..need some serious advice on this...im using a medium outfit..all the tips and help will be so appreciated. .in and around richards bay will be good guy's. .thanks