Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
After you’ve made several walleye fishing trips, you’ll come to understand that the larger fish are going to school tightly together in deep water, while smaller, younger specimens will be in looser configurations nearer the surface. This is in part due to the fact that, as the fish enters adulthood, it begins to lose the significant ability to adjust its body more readily to the environment. Slower [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
While it seems you may need a lot of material for walleye fly fishing, the really impressive thing is that it is extremely inexpensive to purchase it all, with no item on the list costing more than a couple of dollars. This will really save you some money in the long run when you think about all the expensive prepackaged fly tie kits that have tons of materials you will never use. The next step and [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
In the early part of the walleye ice fishing season, you’d do well to stick to the shallows, since this is where the walleye will continue to feed aggressively. However, during this time you can’t just drill a hole and catch fish, so you may want to carry a GPS for this sort of fishing work – mark areas of interest during the spring, summer, and fall, and return to these in the winter. To scout [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
With walleye jigs, you need to vary the action of the jig because walleye are moody and may devour bait sometimes and completely ignore it others. Depending on the weather, the time of day, the direction of the wind, and anything else imaginable, walleye will shift moods. Make sure you move the jig around for more visibility. Another way to assure that your walleye jigs will produce results for you [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
Don’t always stick to the “rules” of what bait will work best with which walleye lures. Choose the bait based on what the fish are biting as opposed to what typically fits best with what type of lure. Matching the bait to the lure rather than to the preference of the walleye can spell disaster. Another way to assure that your walleye lures are productive is to use more than one at a time, especially [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
Walleye night fishing is a little different than day fishing in that you don’t want to drag or bounce lures on the actual bottom of the lake or river. Now, you are targeting hungry, active strikers, and you want to present the bait to these. That means keeping your lure between about one and three feet above the floor. Use crankbaits and jigs, and when you reach the end of a structure, don’t quit. [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
The weather conditions play a big role in how the catch for the day is going to work. If you have a windy and cloudy day, the walleye are going to look for rock formations and weed beds. On a bright sunny day, you need to get into the deeper waters of Lake Winnebago. Boating is the only real way to fish for walleye on this lake. Ice fishing is another popular time for fishing for walleye in Wisconsin. [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
A whistler jig is a lure that is attractive. A typical whistler jig will have a spinning propeller type of blade attached to it. It can be used to give visual attraction to walleye because of the flash that is produced by the jig. The sounds that the jig produces will also be appealing to the fish. The descent of the jig will be slowed down as a result of the propeller. This adds for great control [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
If you think lake fishing is great, you must try the two rivers that are over run with walleye. The Raccoon River and the Des Moines River have kind of been forgotten about and the walleye are just waiting to strike your bait. If you have a hankering for a walleye dinner, you must take a day at one of the rivers. You can catch some good-sized walleyes around the dams. Once your close enough and save [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
Because of the infestation of zebra mussels, the waters have become clearer and anglers are using small spoons in colors such as copper, orange and gold or blueberry muffin are working the Michigan side of Lake Erie. The walleye are sticking to the bottom since the zebra mussels moved into the waters. Crankbaits remain the good old walleye hooker. With the crankbait, you troll over the schools of walleye [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
Some of the big river walleye fishing areas are great for catching walleye if you know the area. If you fish the Ohio or Mississippi Rivers, you can fish the lock and dam. If you fish the Minnesota or Missouri Rivers, you want to fish off the tip of the sand bar. Now if you decide the Des Monies River is your spot, you would want to fish of the logjam. Now the Red River will have a bridge hole for [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
Using lighter lines is another walleye fly fishing tip to use. This should be used so that the amount of resistance on the lure will be significantly reduced. A four or six pound test line is a better item to use. This will help to get the fish to attach to the line with ease and be able to stay on the line when it is being reeled in. The bait that the fish is going to be getting will be inhaled. However, [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
Some of the best tips for walleye lake fishing comes from the anglers who have had the best experiences. Every lake is going to have a different way to fish them. The walleye size and population is going to be different everywhere as well. One thing to keep in when fishing any walleye lake is that you are probably going to hook a few other fish while waiting for your walleye. This especially true on [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
* Lake Plantagenette is located in Hubbard County south of Bemidji, Minnesota. This lake is known for its beauty and its size. This big lake and the Minnesota walleye who live there can accommodate a lot of fishing. Use a minnow and a jig to fish the bottoms that tend to fall away quickly. You will see some success simply dragging the bottom as well in this scenic lake. Shiners and fatheads are good [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
One thing to consider when fishing the Mississippi River for walleye is that these walleye will tend to be smaller and harder to catch than those you commonly find in lakes. Most of the walleye found in rivers tend to be somewhere in the two to five lb, range. A ten pound walleye in a river is a great catch, but they can be found! Keep in mind that walleye tend to disburse in areas of rapid current, [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
When walleye fishing in Arizona, one of the best places to fish for walleye in rivers and lakes are the community spots. Many of these spots contain deep holes in river channels or current breaks that are a favorite hiding spot for walleye. Where in those spots walleye are depends on how aggressive they are feeling on any particular day. A current seam occurs when the top water surface current is going [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
Some of the best lakes for walleye fishing to check out in Missouri are Smithville Lake and Long Branch Lake. These lakes are doing well for anglers looking for a walleye catch. Lake Show Me in northern Missouri has some nice sized walleye’s with a length of fifteen or more inches being caught more and more. The length regulation for keeping the walleye is eighteen inches and you can have four [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
A reputable walleye fishing charter company on Lake Erie is Allure Charters. This charter company, Captained by Chris Sutton, has over twenty-five years experience. They boast a focus on safety and an optimum walleye fishing experience that involves utilizing their state of the art equipment and experience on Lake Erie to put you where the fish are. This charter specializes in trophy size walleye, [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
Best Equipment Once you get the basics of walleye ice fishing under your belt, it is time to ensure you have all the right tools for the job. One of the most essential pieces of ice fishing equipment is the use of a portable fishing shelter. These have come a long way from the wooden huts your grandfather may have used. Portable ice fishing shelters allow you to store all your gear and essentials such [...]
Posted by Dan on October 12, 2010 ·
The Northwest Angle and Islands, as well as Rainy River and South Shore provide anglers from across the globe with the best Lake of the Woods walleye fishing vacations available anywhere. Northwest Angle and Islands are across the Canadian border, but you won’t need a passport to fish there at the present time. If you prefer fishing on the Minnesota side, there are resorts and fishing charters [...]