Cutbait works well when tipping a jig for cutthroat trout. If they are being picky, a little cutbait often solves the problem.
It's typical to tip the jigs with whole Lahontan Redsides when jigging after Lake Trout in Lake Tahoe and Donner lake...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lahontan_redsideMinnow trap + dog kibble + bait for the day