The cats should be in post spawn right now too. So their activity will be picking up the next couple weeks. I've caught several before trolling cranks. I've got two "trolling rods" for cranks and both have 10 lb test and are only 6' rods. One has a Zebco 33 and the other an old Diawa baitcaster that has enough drag left to turn a cat. They are fun to catch on light tackle but they can sure tear your stuff up too.