As a kid we fished out of Turtle Creek, basically around Davis Besse, W. Sister, A, B cans etc. Now, after being away for more than 10 years I happily own a fishing boat again but am docking at Catawba - Gem Beach area. Fished Saturday at the Starve Is reefs and never saw a hit - even though there were charters all around me.
QUESTIONS:

First, are there areas I can fish in the general vicinity of Catawba/S. Bass that people are getting results or do I need to buck up and run west to Niagara Reef and further West to other reefs? Second, I guess I was never in the water early enough to jig - I'm gathering a 1/2 to 5/8 oz jig head with minnows? It's been over 10 years since I've had the joy of a walleye hit and it's killing me. Heading out again sat and I've gathered it needs to be early am?

Sorry for long post, first post and just anxiously looking for any help I can get.

THANKS!