If you're flat lining for those trout; a 7' ultralight or light action rod is what I prefer. A rod that handles between 4 - 8, or 6 - 10 lb. line. I use 8 lb. mono line on my reels, and usually 6 lb. leader to the lure/bait. And I use a casting rod, with a low profile casting reel. I'd start out about 100' behind your boat.
Tie on a Ford Fender, or Doc Shelton, style flasher set. Then, about 18" of leader with a wedding ring spinner (I prefer a black and green body for trout). Then, tip the hook w/ about 1/3 of a nightcrawler.
If you have a 2 rod license...use a similar flasher set; but tie on a brass colored Little Cleo spoon. Oh...and use about 1/2 oz. banana weight inline. That will have you fishing in the top 20' of water, where the fish should be. If you don't find any, go to a 1 oz. weight to go deeper. You can go up to about 2 oz. of weight.
Good luck. I'm looking forward to your report...as I will be there at the end of June/early July.
P.S. Most trollers seem to be unware of trolling in an "S" shaped pattern as they glide across the water. Turning and making this pattern with your boat is HIGHLY EFFECTIVE! I highly recommend that; and trying a variety of speeds until you know how deep the fish are; and at what speed they want your OFFERING.
