wrote on May 23^rd, 2005 at 4:22pm:

I fired a cast out to the side and had a strike as soon as my lure banged off the first rock.  Walleye.  Another cast.  Another walleye.  Another cast.  Another walleye.

Some good information by all. I want to emphasize the point above. Don't be afraid to bang rocks regularly with your crankbaits as this is sometimes the key to triggering strikes. I've used a sinking rattle trap to find the bottom even in deeper water and "dig" it all the way back on the retrieve. They seem to hold up to it pretty well and usually don't snag. Make sure to check your last 2 feet of line for nicks and abrasion often and retie if needed. Don't want to lose the big one!