Swimbaits

So I haven't gotten to fish with them too much, and don't have too much confidence with them, but what typically do you look for when you're throwing swimbaits? I know that this is a broad question,but I'm looking at soft or hollow body swim baits, not on an A-rig. When/where do you throw them, what keys you into throwing them,what kindof terminal tackle do you throw them on, etc.

My favorite time is pre spawn, use it where you normally throw spinnerbaits.