WALLEYE FISHING - TIPS & HINTS
Don't rush it with these guys.
Remember to fish slowly for these fish.
That's the most important tip out of all!
So you want to catch walleye?
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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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