Look for transition areas between soft bottoms and hard surfaces like gravel, sand or clay or even clam beds. If you find fish on one side of the river, don t neglect the other side. Skarlis likes to target shallower side channels with current where warmer water attracts bait fish. The more wood lying in the water the better. Be sure to check the spot where the downstream end of the channel joins the river walleyes often line up there waiting for an easy meal as minnows return to the main channel.
River stretches with wavy washboard bottoms give walleyes places to rest and eat.
They are good spots to troll three-ways. Or, try trolling crankbaits, such as Shad Raps, on leadcore line. Try to get the lure to run right near the bottom. No need to hide indoors when weather turns cold. Turn on the heat for Hawg Eyes.