Willard advice request

[Charina]

Next Sat I'm planning to take a neighbor and his 5 year old fishing at Willard for their first fishing trip. I've fished willard once, three years back, caught a couple walleyes with bottom bouncing worm harnesses. That was my first time targeting walleye. Perhaps it was beginners luck, so I'm not feeling real confident in my ability to put them on at least a fish or two. Likely will be my only boat trip this summer until after hunting season as I drew a LE elk tag.

Plan is to get out early (avoid powersquad as much as can) launch south end, and just start trolling towards freeway bay with one or two bottom bouncers and a couple shad raps out back a ways (I'm not set up for side planners). Probably keep it around or just over 1mph to target walleye. Perhaps later pulling up bottom bouncers to increase speed for wiper prospects. Looking for feedback if that is a feasible plan, or if there are any better suggestions. Open to pms of course.
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[Jiggy81]

Sounds like a great plan. I've never caught walleye but what you described is how people catch them.. Weather looks like it will stay warm this next week so that will keep the fish in Willard active..
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[liketrolling]

I thought I posted this early but, here goes again
Googled how to fish willard bay this is what I came up with
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imej_qUVEWs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snc8D76eFpI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HLdcSShTVQ




Rapala Glass Shad Rap also work trolling over 2 mph

SIZE:2 3/4"
COLOR:GLASS SHAD
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[RockyRaab]

I'm going Tuesday, but I'll be targeting crappie out of the North Marina. I'll post.a report though.
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[wiperhunter2]

You should do fine with the method you described. Those that are bottom bouncing are doing the best for the eyes, you just have to find them. I will tell you one thing that should help located them, stay close to shore, most of the fish I've been marking for the last few weeks are in 15 to 18 FOW.
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[doitall5000]

Tuesday might the lucky day. I might share the willows with you, although the crappie are sure acting stupid this year. They are not following all the rules. Watch for doitall in my old bass tracker. If I get my painting done Monday.
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[Charina]

Thank you everyone for the replies and thoughts. It helps ease the self-induced pressure of wanting to put first-timers on at least a fish or two. I'm sure they'll enjoy a boat ride even if I can't produce, but still . . . always feel pressure each time I take someone new out.
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[Charina]

Nary a nibble to be had. The noobs sure enjoyed the fun of being on the water though, and the weather was very cooperative. Tough year in Willard, glad to read I'm not the only one struggling.
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