Questions for Spinner Experts?

[JiMinneye]

I was out yesterday on Leech Lake and trolled some spinners (mostly smile blades with crawlers) in 14-16 feet with 2 oz. bottom bouncers, waves were probably 2 feet or so. I caught 3 walleyes but marked more fish but couldn't get them to bite. Not sure if it was my presentation or just a tough bite.

Question #1. Is it better to troll spinners with the wind or against it to slow down presentation ?

Question # 2. It seemed like I needed to keep my speed at about .9 to 1mph in order to feel the bouncer. Should I have used a heavier bouncer, I have always been told to use about 1oz. for every ten feet of water.

Question #3 What is the most effective speed for fishing spinners. Should big blades be trolled faster than small ones?

Question #4. Do Leeches fished on spinners require a slower trolling speed than night crawlers.

Question #5. What is the right speed for fishing minnows on spinners.

Thanks for sharing any information with me. I haven't been a big spinner guy in the past. I know they work , especially for covering water fast. Thanks again. Jim