trolling live series artificials? or abu 10000i

last night i came across some good deals so i figured i would try them out with no real experience trolling artificials offshore. i got “Williamson saltwater live series” mackerel, squid, and a pre-skirted ballyhoo? Has anyone tried these or similar? also came into a Abu Garcia 10000i which was a deal i couldnt pass up even if it only lasts a season does anyone have any dealings with these reels?

1990 Vector 1750 DC Hydra Sport

we used a artificial ribbon fish once during a tournament and actual caught a king…they do work but i think the real thing produces more fish here.

I have a abu 10000. Its a beast! Ive caught mahi, kings, tuna, grouper, snapper, ajs and big sharks on it. It has the loudest bait clicker of any reel i own too. I love it