I agree with RD9..... if you want to quickly learn the ropes, hire a charter and be specific about what you want to learn when you talk with him.... bottom bouncing, or trolling or night fishing....... but that is absolutely the fastest way to learn the fishery. Otherwise you'll be experimenting until you find something that works, which can take time. The other thing you could do is join a fishing club like the Southtowns Walleye Assn.....