Traditional producers include thin flutter types such as Williams, Sutton, and Miller, in silver, blue, greens and chartreuse. Wide-bodied spoons, which run deeper, include Little Cleos, Krocodiles, Evil Eyes, Jolly Rogers, Pixies, and Nasty Girls. In fact, this duo probably is the most widely used bait in the north for spring lakers. Little Joe and Red Devil spinners in fluorescent red, hot pink, and chartreuse are my favourities. If possible, use a chub or a red-bellied dace, since they're hardier than most minnows and stay alive longer on a hook.
Lighter line reduces the risk of it being seen by fish and allows for better lure action.
Low stretch, they significantly improve hooking percentages on long leads.