Hotshots work well, but make sure you tune them before putting them on the side planer. Let out the minimum amount of line required to get to the depth that you want. The minimum is probably around 15 ft. You'll have to experiment for each plug. You should be able to see how deep the plug is running if the water is clear, and the plug is still near your side of the bank.
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Wear a PFD if you want to live.