I used the Dacron in the past. It worked fine when it was new, but after a few years it became week. A few 10 pound balls breaking off, and off it came. At $25-$40 per weight, you don't want to loose them.
Paul, the best advice I can give is, to fish into the current. Most of the time in Port Sheldon that would be a S/SW troll. The more contacts you have the easier it gets. Make friends. The more you post, the more people will recognize your name.