I have allways had a boat to fish out of. I have changed over the years as where and what ways I fish. I used to take the boat over to the other side and then bank fish with bait. That was when I used to stay at the south end of the lake. For the last 8 years or so I stay at the north end troll all the time my catch rate is the same but fish are bigger. When they changed the rules of catching and releasing using bait that the fish counted even if you didnt keep them. I changed to just trolling. If you see a grey inflatable with a 25 hp yamaha give me a shout. what end to you fish.