I'd rather troll for the stripers than cast. A Rigs put a hurting on the shoulder casting them. Saw a couple guys casting the smaller rigs with only three swim baits on them when Remus and I were down there. They didn't catch anything that I could see. We were fairing pretty good on them trolling but never hit the sweet spot. Had some doubles and a triple on one a rig but one came off from the rig half way in. I guess the question is from most is speed but also the distance out from the boat plays a big part. What is the normal distance for getting down when trolling with the big motor at 1.5 or 1.7 ??? Could a larger swivel be added with an egg sinker above it to get lower at a shorter distance?? I don't need the extra weight add if there is a better way! Someone got an answer to this so all will know?