Friendly reminder that fish dont care about your line
>>2833108
Post the lures for us

Sounds like youve got a decent start. I wouldnt worry about bigger fish for a hot minute, just keep fishing and make notes of where youre seeing/catching fish. Big fish will come with time and there's no shame in small fish.
Congrats on your first fish.
>>2833139
Santee cooper rig. Use lighter line to the weight, if it gets stuck itll break off and youll get everythjhg else back.