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Walleye
Fishing Tips

 

Go after those walleye...
just read these tips first.

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WALLEYE FISHING - TIPS & HINTS
Don't rush it with these guys.

walleye
Remember to fish slowly for these fish. 
That's the most important tip out of all!

So you want to catch walleye?
Okay, Below are some tips.

Walleye hang on the bottom.  They are not highly aggressive when chasing food.  During the day, fish depths that run between
18-15'. Evenings, look for rocky shorelines and work slowly.  Walleye have a hard, boney palate.  Use SHARP hooks.  Look for
special WALLEYE HOOKS at your local tackle shop.  Use a braided line or very strong mono-filament (with a light steel leader if you want).  Steel leaders tend to have a negative impact on presentation, so use these as a last resort.  (Walleye have sharp teeth and may snap your line. When bringing one in, keep this in mind).


Dot any lure, jig, spoon, or spinner with a nightcrawler. These work well on their own, but putting a nightcrawler on you'll add a
bit of weight if you're casting out, and it adds to the fishing action.  Walleye will hit a regular spinner...etc, yet by adding the nightcrawler you'll speed up you're fishing action a bit and may get the bigger one out there.

If you're just using a nightcrawler, grab a small sharp hook (walleye hooks are recommended here), and add something shiny like
a spinner, and Carolina rig it. This is for casting and fast drops in deep holes, so you'll have to have patience and work this slowly. Once you cast a few times, you'll get to know the structure and be able to "wisk" it across the bottom and slowly retrieve through a clear deep path. Find those feeder channels.  Use structure maps prior to your trip and learn what's under your fishing area. You can also use a simple jig/nightcrawler combo also.  Recommended for higher areas where you have some height to do drops from above and properly "Jig" for them. Just keep in mind that if you're working the shoreline and casting for walleye, you'll need to have enough weight on to drop it fast to the bottom. If you catch one walleye, stay put and keep casting to that area. Where there's one, there's most likely more.

Work rocky bottoms and areas. They tend to hang out in such environments.  Weed beds offer up some great walleye fishing
at the right times as well. If trolling a lure, use a large and brightly colored one. Nothing added, just use as is.

FISHING FOR WALLEYE IN THE WINTER -
Get out your best jig and follow this...


Walleye are one type of fish that normally do not become lethargic in their feeding habits during the winter months. They stay
active. No need to use erratic motions with your jig.  Just lift and drop two to three inches...the hit
you get will either be a big
pull, or the feeling of a bit more weight on your line.  Hold the rod and wait working your jig properly...don't miss the chance to
catch a nice winter walleye due to impatience or disregarding a true walleye strike.

Need help determining the best lure color to use?
(see lure color choices)

Good vibrations count!  If using a crankbait, use a loud or fluttering type.  Always add a split tail trailer as well.
These fish will be highly attentive to the action of the trailer. No need to add a hook, since a
pike normally hits from the side.
You'll be set up perfectly.


There is no precise retrieval or presentation method with these fish. Try everything, just take mental notes as to what is working that day.?  Conditions vary, and fish react differently because of such.  Don't waste time with one method for too long if not productive. Make it fun and exciting for you and your fish.  Change up, pay attention, and fish away! Practice catch and release, too. We always recommend that.


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