I've seen people cast plugs from the bank or run that side planner thing with plugs but it is kind of silly if you ask me rolleyes

People catch stuff with just about any color laugh In winter I have had good luck with pink and red.

Float or no float doesn't matter if you can get it in front of them so it depends on your specific situation.

Gurus say it fishes best about 2000 +/- 200 cfs.
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