I guess my biggest question is I get I use one of the many devices to put bait at a certain depth. But I'm not really sure what would be best for me. I do think a downrigger is out, Ill probably sink trying to use a 15lb cannonball. So given that I cruise at 5-6 kts and can troll anywhere below that with the slower the better as 3kts is pretty reliable and easy to maintain.
What is probably the best to use. A diver? beyond that it is how to set the whole thing up, like what gets tied where and what length of lines to use. I get everyone does it different and I have read some of the threads on it. The other side is more of the bait. Do you use live bait like you use eels for stripped bass or is it mostly just lures?
Why does going out before dawn not require weight but after dawn does? Are you implying that the daylight chases them deeper?