requesting info on west basin...Lake Erie

Going to West Basin (Put-in-Bay) with nine other crazy fishermen the
last part of April. Need your advise on tackle etc.
trolling...7' medium light rod.... Curado w/10 or 12#??
spinning...7'...light and a med light...Shimano w/6#, 8#, and even a 10??
taking broken-back rebels, small and medium Rat-L-Traps (shad, crawdad
and walleye color) + others diving from 3 to 10 feet.
Also some jerk baits, Zoom flukes..walleye color and shad.
What are the best lures, in your opinion, for that time of year 4/19 to 4/25.
Any suggestions would be welcome as I have never had the pleasure of
meeting Mr. Walleye in Southern Calif. Also, the guys from Omaha are planning on "borrowing" some $ from me in regards to fishing and poker.
NEED THE HELP OF YOU EXPERTS.....As I hate to end up 10th!
If you need any info on Calif fresh or salt or Alaska, just holler.
Thank you for your time and best of luck out there !
Fishchaser1