Hi and welcome to the board! I grew up in midwest Ohio (Troy area) and still fish the rivers/streams around there from time to time but unfortunately can't help you out with the waters around Toledo. I hear there's quite a few smallmouth in Lake Erie and St. Clair but I dont' suggest a kayak on those lakes.
Truth be told baitcasters give the best of us fits from time to time...hang in there and keep castin!