Off SHore OR-12's which are an In-Line that attaches right to each rod on the main line heading back to the crank. Off shore also has a mini-planer board that is also and in-line that I am really have a lot of fun and success with - OR-34 is the model number

I always thought bigger is better - and the #6 Flicker shad - # 5 Salmo Hornet, If I fished bandits - it would be the 300 series, etc.

Cranks - they allow you to go up to 3 mph and cover more water - you can always slow down once you find them!