trollers are going to do better think about they cover a 200 foot path, you cover about 25 they cover about 10 times the area so if you catch 2 they catch 20. i do both when the lake is flat troll other wise drift. If you like to cast think about buying a canadian license I think its about $100.00 so if you use it 10 times its not that expensive. another thing to think about is to book a charter you can really learn a-lot plus you don't have to drive the boat. i do 1 a year on a drift charter, i learn something every time.