What condition dictates the most efficient method for scouting hard-bottom protrusions using modern electronics?

Prioritizing scouting the edges of hard-bottom protrusions that are facing the prevailing wind.

A highly efficient strategy for locating actively feeding walleye integrates structural knowledge with real-time environmental factors, specifically wind. Since wind action concentrates baitfish along wave-swept surfaces, the most productive approach is to first use sonar to map all potential hard-bottom features—such as points or humps. Then, the angler must concentrate effort on the windward side of those structures. This focus directs the investigation specifically to the edges where waves are breaking or just below the chop line, confirming the presence of hard bottom precisely where baitfish are being pushed against the structure, maximizing the chances of finding active predators.