I normally fish shallow because of that very reason. I like the evening fish when they are close to shore. It's great to fish for the big boys deep off shore for a trophy, but I usually wait till they come in shallow and I can release them safely.
I have heard of walleyes being caught 60-75'+ I was amazed they were that deep. I have jigged them up from a little over 30' but I fish 6-12' most of the time in the evening. I may not hit all those trophy fish, but that's okay with me.
Thanks for the reply, and your concern about the perils of catching deep fish. I find it interesting to see the way some people handle fish that are to be released. Hands in the gills and blood all over.
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I'm not preching, just a freindly word of caution
I didn't think of taking it that way big-o
Just good friendly advice.
sunfish - tim