Don't get me wrong, I def use bait now and then, just keepin the thread goin.
The show made me think of Merril Creek and Round Valley with the lakers they were haulin out left and right with a brown or two mixed in.

I know theres plenty of smallies in there as well which will readily hit on a variety of lures. Can't comment on the wipers in spruce since I've never fished for them but I'm hopin to change that this year.