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Message: <blockquote data-quote="bigcatpike" data-source="post: 342446" data-attributes="member: 1460">I am looking to get into trolling cranks this summer so I can cover more water than a bottom bouncer and spinner or jigging. With various sales this spring I have compiled a sizable stash of #5 and #7 flickershads, #7,9,11 flicker minnows, #4 and #5 salmo hornets, and #7 shad raps. Most of my walleye fishing is done from late June-early October on Devils Lake , so I would like to be able to troll in 25-30 ft if necessary and potentially with smaller size baits. I'm in the NE corner of the state so I have never fished sak but would like to be set up to fish it as well if the opportunity arises. Right now my plan is to start with 4 lines (2 8'6'' or 9' rods straight out the sides with 2 5'6'' or 6' rods out the back. Not looking to break the bank on rods for trolling, but would like to know what you guys would recommend, especially on the short rods. Not planning on planer boards at the moment but would consider them in the future to run a couple more lines. For reels and line I am leaning towards Daiwa sealines in either size 27 or 47 and either 18lb leadcore or 10-15# braid with maybe a snap weight in deeper water. Is leadcore necessary for my applications? If so, should I go up to the 47 size?Any input on my plan/what I should buy would be greatly appreciated.</blockquote>