It looks like you're gonna have to do some experimenting. Should be worth it for the bass you describe.

The Stickguard looks like it would shed weeds just like Bear742 describes.

I wonder if the double weedguard or a bend-back with a weedguard would do a better job of keeping the hook point out of the muck than a single mono weedguard? I'm thinking the double weedguard would be good because it protects both sides of the hook.