You most likely will never catch a walleye on a doe ball, they are predators not scavangers like catfish. hook the minnows gentle through right behind the lips, throught the gills, or through the eyes, or if none of these work right through the spine area. the lip hook is the best keeping the minnow alive. you will lose them after a couple of cast every time. its normal, plus it keeps your minnow fresh, when water gets really hot start using the bottom bouncer spinner hook up for them and just drift slowly, but use worms or leaches on the spinner. minnows spring and fall. worms and leachs hot weather