we fished off shades beach in 55 fow and got 9 trolling willows mostly orange colors did well. We did some jigging tubes for smallies and i picked up a 29" walleye off a green and purple tube. It was a welcomed surprise to us. It was the first time I put in shades beach it wasn't bad. I have an 18' it would be tight for bigger boats. I did enjoy the 2 mile run to 55 fow..