Check out some reports from Algoma, Kewaunee, Two Rivers and Sheboygan. Fishing isn’t usually hot and heavy in Aug, but fish run big. We had a 24+ tonight.
We run Cannons on our charter boat. I would suggest the Mag 5s if you want electric. The manuals are very easy to use and I know and have fished with guys that use them and love them. 10 to 12lb balls are perfect. I would not suggest pancakes if only running 2 riggers. Keep em behind the boat so you can run 1 or 2 dipsey rods on each side of the boat.