There is prob. somebody better too answer all of your questions but i beleive by the time you get here the temps will be coming up and the bit should be getting better i think the crest for red wing is like wed. maybe after that the water should start to go down and warm up pending the weather. your game plan sounds good too me but i would be prepared to change it up maybe do some rigging (three waying and such) and dragging and even jigging but do what your comfortable doing most people are more successful whne they stick too what they know.
Good Luck!!
