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Originally Posted by lakemonster30
Does it have to be close to the bottom this early in the season? When I've been trolling I've basically just been letting line out then speeding up or slowing down to bring the lures higher or lower but I'm nowhere near the bottom.
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If your targeting lakers, near the bottom is always best just like when ice fishing for them. You can find them throughout the water column feeding in the bait balls along with the salmon and rainbows but for the most part they like the bottom.
The reason I recommended live bait is when trolling spoons speed is critical to maintain a proper "lure wobble" to attract fish. Can you get your kayak going and maintaining a 2 mph + or - speed? If so great, fish on! If not live bait would be the ticket as the slower the better.
If you really want to stick with lures go with a spinner type lure like a small "rooster tail" or Mepps type spinner with a single hook. These work very well at slower speeds. Attach a small piece of worm to the single hook for best results.
Just my thoughts and Good luck!!
Dan