[chumbucket]

Up here we use either leadcore or stainless wire line for trolling. The stainless is more popular for downriggers but not exclusively. I like the leadcore for keeping the gear simpler. I like a 7' rod in the 40lb class with a Penn 330GTi levelwind reel. Smaller reels can be used, but I like that size for Striper fishing in the salt. Mount that in one of those horizontal side riggers, slow down to 2-4 knots max and bump the bottom. 8) ;)