I would rather cast ,but trolling is very productive to.You just don't get to see the follows..... i'll start trolling between 3-4mph but faster is sometimes better. I'll hold the rod and really work it. constantly pumping ... As far as lures there's hundreds if not thousands that will work, catch two muskie on the same lure and it'll become a favorite you will cry when you lose it.....Some of my favorites are Wileys, shad raps, jakes 6&9", lil ernie,muskie snack,mepps muskie killer,stidems Z11,undertaker,bull dog, pig,believer ........ get a copy of Rollie&Helens muskie catalog. Its by far the best place to get muskie gear. they also have a web site...Color, any color will work One day its black, the next day they won't look at it .... only chartruse. like i said before catch a muskie on any color and it'll become your favorite..... Good luck and i hope you like a challenge.........this fish will drive a man insane.....