Hoss, just get a med/heavy action pole & take a reel off a walleye rod. Target mid February & crane creek. Wait for a beautiful day/weekend and go give it a try. Oh? You want a kids sled & bucket (sit on). The sled, cuz it's easier to pull, than carry 6,12,18 walleyes. Don't worry about auger. Just ask & fellas will let ya use theirs. Just go 50 yards away from them (or further). Once ya hook a few, land a few, & yes possibly loose a few you'll be hooked. It's a party out there.