I've always used a large size Hot-n-Tot ... with jig trailer on 12-18" leader. I tie leader to FRONT hook eye, so that greater speed can be used without causing HnT to spin or surface. Weight/drag of jig can cause crankbait to roll, if tied to rear hook eye ... especially on smaller Hot-n-Tots, when pulling a little fast. (don't know speed of boat, as owner does not have GPS or accurate speedometer ... Tracker TX w/50hp @ idle running speed)
Just make sure you have adequate line size (# test) vs potential size of Hybrids in whatever lake you're fishing. Having a "plug knocker" is also a valuable asset.
Another good bait to use, trolling or casting, would be blade bait ... like a Silver Buddy (esp. if fish are in jumps or running shallow/med depths)
If you can find them hanging around underwater humps, sandy/gravel bottoms, or running shad along the shoreline .... a Kastmaster w/bucktail works real good. I've caught them casting & retrieving ... trolling ... and casting, letting Kastmaster hit bottom, and lift/dropping this bait back to boat.
Trolling a Shadrap #5 can also be productive.
(all of this info is in regards to trolling for Hybrid Stripers/White Bass at Taylorsville Lake, which is the only place I've used these baits/techniques ... but, should work for most other lakes with these fish present)
... pappy
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