Each lure, spreader bar, rigged bait, daisy chain will act differently depending on a number of factors (wave height, speed, position in the spread, weight of the lure, just to name a few). If your lures are breaking the surface and popping from wave to wave, there is something wrong with the manner in which you are using it-you are either moving too fast, in conditions that the lure was not designed for, or need to make an adjustment. For instance, you don't want to be pulling a spreader bar so fast that the baits/lures are collapsing in on each other (afterall, that would defeat the purpose of having a "spreader" bar). Obviously, the key to all of it is to make a presentation that is going to trigger a bite. Adding jet heads to put smoke in your spread may trigger bites on flat days-then again, it might not. There is no magic bullet. Everyone has their own bag of tricks when it comes to presentation (most of which is learned through experience). If you don't subscribe to Big Game Journal, I suggest you pick up a copy. They often have very detailed articles on trolling patterns, strategies, etc. Borrow some of their ideas and see if it works for you. Good Luck!!