About 1979 I had outfitted with Woods Davis and he apparently sensed that I did not know squat about fishing up North.  He took the time to describe holding the rod butt in the bend of a knee and the shank laying in front of the other knee to feel strikes, then snapping the rod forward off the knee to set the hook.  I still use that method quite often while trolling.  Although aging stiff knees are not making it easier.

Woods also suggested trolling where you could see bottom on the bank side, but not see bottom on the off side.  Using a shallow and deep runner on its appropriate side.

Just basic information, but it was very helpful for a young guy who had mostly just caught Bluegills in farm ponds.

Regards,

MossBack