Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
The most important thing is your equipment. The strikes in the waters of AuSable can be light. You need a rod that is going to allow you to feel the bite no matter how slight it may be. An Ultra Light rod with a spinning reel will work rather well. You want to feel the walleye strike. They are fast and if you miss the strike, you could sit there forever and not have a bite because your bait is gone. [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Use equipment that allows you to see the fish and study their actions. A unit that allows you to drop the camera in the water will help you adjust you fishing technique. If you see more fish going after one bait and ignoring the other bait, you know that you have to change the baits to match each other. This is a new way of ice fishing. It might sound unusual to use a camera to see the fish, but in [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Strategies The Walleye will strike at your bait at regular intervals as they are not known for being cautious eaters. Because of this habit, its makes it easier for them to eat your bait at small intervals without getting hooked since it’s difficult to realize their presence with this kind of feeding method. This is one of the main reasons that make it so hard for fishermen to catch the walleye. [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Walleye fishing anglers have come out with walleye tackle guides for preparing for trips and other uses as well. Many of these guides can be found at sporting goods stores as well as through a wide variety of web sites via the Internet. These guides assist the first timers in walleye fishing as well as provide information on improvements and developments of new lures and other items that are commonly [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Some ice fishing tip ups can be purchased that use simply a spring clip and a lead weight. But in all fairness this type of tip up isn’t the most accurate if you are attempting to catch the “big one” and not let it get away. It is important to the avid ice-fishing angler to use minnows for bait when using fishing tip ups as well, although you can use any type of natural bait an individual [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Many individuals also use the trolling method for other fishing as well; however it is the most effective with walleye. This is due to the aggressive nature of the fish. Walleye like to chase the food they are going to eat so this is where trolling is beneficial. There are several web sites that offer information about trolling for walleye, and there are different means that allow the trolling for [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Pike aren’t going to go after a lure that doesn’t appeal to them either, so the most effective lures are those that would want the pike to eat. Some lures are scented to give the pike an even better idea of what is floating around in front of them. These lures that are scented in most situations might cost a bit more; however to the pike angler it is worth its weight when pike is caught [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
There are those fish anglers who have often stated that catching them using a boat with a trolling motor was much easier. As for the way an individual actually goes about catching the pickerel really depends on his or her preference in fishing. What works for one individual might not work or be effective for another. It is good experience to try different strategies of your own in order to catch the [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Some of the lure guides have photos of the lures, so the idea of actually getting the wrong one is slim. These guides were designed by the best fish anglers for catching the biggest northern pike in all different types of water. These magazines and books often explain about which lures to use in various types of weather conditions too. There is a lot of information that is essentially useful. For more [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
These are the main things that you need to look for when picking out your tip-up to ensure you have a good quality product that you can depend on. When you find a unit that has all of these features you will have a good tip-up that should greatly benefit your fishing experience. How to Use Your Tip-Up Now that you have enough information to make a good selection you need to know a few tips on how to [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Recommended Fishing Gear and Basic Information Every angler has their own special rod and reel they like to use when fishing but sometimes you may see better results if you try something new. High quality fast action rods and light tackle are recommended for catching walleye in the Detroit River. The bigger fish can put a lot of strain on your equipment causing damage. As a result, poor quality gear [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
This magazine also gives the latest news in terms of development, or simply any news in regard to the fishing industry. This is important, as it helps the fishermen remain updated and they know exactly what is happening in the world of fishing. Other contents of the Walleye magazine are the various ways in which fishermen can manage their fishing boats, and also make various recommendations on areas [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Lures used in these cases are those such as wobblers and 3 way swivels. These lures look so real and the pike love to ambush the prey of food they are after. The idea with these specific lures is that they do look real and appealing to most pike. Fish anglers from all over give ideas and opinions on killer techniques for catching pike. These techniques will usually be found in sporting and fishing [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Anglers indicate that rivers and water bodies that have tides are likely to have more pike fish than those without tides. This is so because when tides come, pikes always try to position themselves well against the tide and as they do so it becomes much easier to have them on the fishing line. The main tool that anglers will always use to catch the pike fish during the cold season are the dead baits. [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
And, in all fairness it makes perfect sense to refer to them as such. And yet, there are those walleye anglers that go out ice fishing every year and get the equipment ready, while already having some type of shelter, fishing hut or shanty available to them. Now, there are also those huts for ice fishing that are available that are absolutely portable. This of course would be a nice addition to any [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Take into consideration however that there are many web sites that have to do with fishing in general. So with this being pointed out, finding a web site that pertains to specific walleye fishing in the Detroit River is the best option. When doing a search just use the phrase associated with the walleye and the results will be numerous. There are also books and magazines locally for the Detroit River [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Take into consideration however that there are many web sites that have to do with fishing in general. So with this being pointed out, finding a web site that pertains to specific walleye fishing in the Columbia River is the best option. When doing a search just use the phrase associated with the walleye and the results will be numerous. There are also books and magazines locally for the Columbia River [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Two places that are you want to watch for the future are the Narraguinnep and Puett Reservoirs. The stocking of these reservoirs means that the walleye are going to become abundant and will grow to a good size. The plan is to stock these reservoirs for the next five years. This will be a good area for the Cortez area. Although this is a new planting, it has taken off quite well and anglers are seeing [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Colorado has gained a status that probably no other state in the world has as far as the fishing industry is concerned. There are various farms in which brooding of fish are done. It is done at a degree of not less than 43 degrees to facilitate proper spawning. It is through this procedure that Colorado has maintained the high number of walleye fish they have in the region. As mentioned earlier, fishing [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
It seems as though near some of the bays and island areas the pike have somewhat set up home and know they won’t be bothered. However, the true pike fish anglers have been getting smarter in the concept of going to these areas, even if they are “hard to reach areas” and coming out with quite a catch of pike. Now that an individual has somewhat of an idea as to how to catch a pike, [...]