I am strictly a drifter/caster on Erie. I fish because I find it relaxing and entertaining. Over the last 5-6 years I have caught my limit 85% of my trips out. Sure it may take a little longer to get them but what better way to waste my days!! I have nothing against trollers as I occasionally do so on my trips to Canada. After 50 plus years of fishing I still get a rush with every fish I catch. Big or small. It makes it even more exciting when I have that rod in my hands when the fish strikes.