Gleenski,

Now is the time! I caught two in 45 minutes this afternoon. No need for a flasher.
My setup: snap swivel on the end of your line, 5-6 feet of leader, tie directly to a Coyote spoon or Wiggle Wart. I have been trolling 45-50 feet deep in 55 to 75 feet of water. My fishfinder shows my trolling speed at 2.5 mph.