I have always fished the lake for walleyes, but have wanted to throw in some perch equipment in the event that catch a limit early enough that I can go back and anchor over one of the schools of perch that I run over while trolling.

What do I need to get to have the perch bite covered to be able to do this? Do you have to use minnows or can you use hunks of crawlers? Also is it always spreaders with little blades on them or can I use a double drop shop rig? Any good standards to start with?

Just looking for a little advise for some starter stuff, for that just in case bite.