Yup, bottom bouncers are a great way to cover water but dont rule out cranks as the water gets cooler, and you can troll right along at 2-3 mph too. Yes I prefer bottom bouncers, because I can go faster and get the active fish to show me where the school is and then camp on the inactive ones. Just a faster approach. Dunn, That tourney was in July, I fished by the huge concrete bouys . In fall I use larger Raps like the 7,8 and 9's.
Forage is big so go big with the baits.
Fishin, sorry never fished in Penn. From early spring until mid summer the Little Rippers were doing great, then for some reason the fish wanted more of a shad style bait. For jigging I use either Stren or Trilene in six pound test. Thanks guys, save some questions for this fall and winter, I know it is tough to be inside when the weather is nice, thank all of you for being here tonight.