Use 8 - 12# mono. Get some rapala's (j9 & j11 sizes), bombers (long A) or any other stick baits. If you use spoons be sure to let them out slow or you will hook bottom. I usually only run spoons off the boards no further than about 60' because when you make a turn, your slow side will sink to the bottom.
A new guy to trolling should use the K.I.S.S. method.(keep it simple stupid). 8-12# mono using stickbaits run 80-200 behind the boat in the warmest, most stained part of the shoreline. Usually 5-15 feet of water.
Hope this helps.