[ghostman]

Use enough weight to maintain contact w/the bottom with your line at a 45 degree angle. The amt. of weight increases with speed and current. At 0.5 mph, 3/4 - 1 oz. works well. A 2.0 mph... you'll have to experiment .

 

[ghostman]

Worm draggers- SMH.

Get the rope! LoL... where's that kiss my butt smiley?

 

[ghostman]

Speed is a critical factor for getting bit. Not saying 1mph won't catch fish, SOMETIMES. They can be very sensitive when they are neutral and you need the bait in the strike zone as long as possible... ie SLOW. Check this TM from kirby... good deal!
https://www.coloradofisherman.com/forum/4-buy-sell/161151-minnkota-55-lb-edge-bow-mount-tm.html

 

[ghostman]

x2! Also, you can back troll using your big motor or kicker to lower your speed. Add a sock off the bow to go even slower. Back trolling allows for superior boat control when following weed lines or depth contours.

 

[ghostman]

LoL... just another arrow in the quiver, Mikey! Better to know it and not need it than need it and not know it.

 

[ghostman]

Absolutely! My best suggestion... get over the slimers and go after walleye, crappie, perch or cats. If you can't learn to live without 'em (slimers), fish them in rivers, streams or cold water reservoirs... much better for table fare!