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)
6. 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.
7. 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.
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Walleye
Fishing Tips
WALLEYE FISHING - TIPS & HINTS
