Royce,
Noticed you're in South Dakota. If you want something that's a good cross-over for warm water, try Blanton's Fatal Attraction. Tie them as big and flashy as you like. For a novice who wants to try his hand at tying; bucktail streamers. Again, make them as big as you like, and it won't cost a fortune in materials.

Good luck with your event.

Arnie