Typical Bottom Bouncers . Bait casting equipment is the way to go, when pulling bouncer and spinner combinations. Medium action rods in the six and a half foot range, cover most applications. Reels with a flippin feature are preferred, as they allow you to let out more line with one hand, which can be a big advantage when you re working with two rods. When things get a little tough and a spinner presentation is getting passed up, you may have to scale down, and slow down, to keep catching fish.
Tough times call for light bite tactics, like live bait rigging.
But instead of the usual walking type sinker that is prone to snagging up, you re better off by using an ultra-light bouncer with a plain hook and a long snell. The extra long snell will give your bait some room to roam, and buy you some extra time, after a strike. Live bait options include minnows, leeches, and crawlers. To get the most out of a minnow, try hooking it just under the dorsal fin. This method will allow the minnow to kick and swim for all it s worth, and can drive walleyes nuts.