Enter the Salty Skimmer, this lure has a great snaking action, but as it has a rounded nose, it will skate and glide along the surface leaving the smallest of wakes behind it, imitating an injured/dying fish swimming on the surface as the bass would naturally see them in the wild
Hard baits with rattles or internal weights add sound and vibration, which are particularly effective for drawing in stripers from a distance, especially in murky water
Generally, about 200 yards of backing and about 200 yards of mono around 8lb should fill up your Centerpin reel nicely
If you get into rough water or on some bumpy roads, the head of your trolling motor can get damaged making for a poor day on the water and less money in your bank account
It is possible to keep a boxfish as a pet, but they are challenging to look after as they are sensitive to water quality change and will need to be paired with fish that arent affected by their toxins