Long before I ever trolled for browns i use to cast for them from shore at oswego. I f you walk all the way out to the lighthouse you can hit fish. Lil cleos and krockodiles are good. U want something you can get out there a little ways. Use light line, no more than 6 lb test. I prefer 4. This will increase your casting distance. a 3/4 oz cleo and 6lb test can be casted almost to the nuke plant We also use to cast stickbaits and did really well. smithwicks. The heaviest floating bait is a good start. husky jerks work well. There is another spot as well between the detatched east wall and shore. There is a rocky area and people cast off of that and I have seen many do well from there. same baits etc.. bring a net because there are some sharp rocks