always thought fish wouldn't strike trolled lures unless the water was 60 or higher. Guess I was proven wrong along with the fact that fish were striking minnow schools and my lures at the surface

That would kinda be true in the spring. But in the Fall best temps for trolling is less than 60 degrees IMHO. It's all about the bait fish. Start bait presentation at 1/2 depth of water and run at .05-.07 mph. If fishing is slow start making S shaped turns noting which side the fish hit. And adjust depth according.

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