Yes Sir, we do. Most seem to troll, primarily in the sandy/gravel bottomed areas. I have not been too successful with that yet and have pulled most in with a shad rap or anchored with live leeches sitting on the bottom using bright neon hooks. The lake I fish close to home (Chatfield Reservoir) doesn't get much deeper than 30ft in most areas and I am mostly in 10-20 ft of water. The walleye are actually bred and stocked pretty heavily. Some grow to be quite large, but I have only brought in a few around 16 to 18 inches in length. There are plenty of smallies, cats, perch and bluegill as well depending on where you are in the lake.
I have been told many people are using bottom bouncers (which I just learned about this year) to troll with and have been fortunate. I have been a fly fisherman my whole life, so I am learning everything from flipping a baitcaster to various rigs, techniques, etc. I honestly had no idea how many types, techniques and ways to fish from a boat there really are. On the weekend fishing shows, bill Dance and those guys make it look like you toss a gummy worm in the water and start slaying bass. Haha. If only it was that easy.
I have mostly been focusing on becoming comfortable with the boat (first time owner) and using the trolling motor without running aground on the rocks. Throw in some stressfull CO storms and things are a bit hectic and take away from mastering fishing techniques. Long story short... I am open to any advice whatsoever, referrals to a good training book, or anything else that may help.
