Just wanted check with other trollers about effective crankbaits for salmon. Years ago we trolled long lines with 18 cm floating Rapalas in either silver or gold. Lately, if the salmon were near the top, I would troll Live Target smelt imitations. A jointed Bomber in pearl white and pink was someone else's go-to crank. I know how flashy jointed raps do well in the Nipigon but I am not sure they work as well in the open water because their attraction is to p-ss off spawning salmon, not so much to imitate a food.
Any other suggestions that are tried and true?