re: Saltwater angling help for a traveler........

You are gonna be limited in fishing strictly from the bank but that's not to say you can't catch fish.

If using popping corks use nothing heavier than a quarter ounce jig head. The whole point is to simulate a shrimp and too heavy of a jig head will cause the bait to fall to quickly in between pops.

2 of the most popular and versatile soft plastic colors that I like are purple with a chartreuse tail and glow with a chartreuse tail. I'd start with these. You'll have to use trial and error to find the correct depth under the cork dependent on your fishing location.

Also pick up some gold spinners wether it be a solo spoon or an in line spinner with a plastic tail, they are both deadly for redfish.

Topwaters are great early in the morning. Dependent on if they are feeding on shrimp or baitfish in the area will determine wether to throw a popper or a walk the dog style.

Hope this helps.