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Bottom surfaces are preferred to be rocky or gravel in nature. Water temperatures are mostly cold although the occasional warm waters of a summer day are not entirely shied away from. Location also plays a crucial part of walleye life. They prefer structures in moderate water depths with deeper waters right around the corner. Spawning season in early spring is about the only time of year walleye can [...]

The best thing to use during the end of summer and through fall is a fish locator or sonar to find the fish. The locator will only work if you have an idea where the fish are and the sonar will tell you where the underwater structures are located. Using both of these tools in conjunction with each other is going to help you find and catch the fish. You will have more luck if you know exactly where [...]

When vertical jigging, there are many different lures you can try but our favorites are jigs and spoons. Try a variety of sizes, shapes and brands until you find one that seems successful on a particular day. Don’t allow too much slack on your line or you won’t feel the bites when they come. You can also vertical jig with live bait such as cut worm or live minnow. Hunt for them in vegetation- Walleye [...]

Using a bottom-bouncer rig is suggested when fishing for walleye on Lake Ontario because the weight will bounce off the bottom of the water and this in turn creates a little slack in your line. You will also get better results when you use lightweight line if you avoid using bait that is too small. When setting the hook you should make short strokes and not jerk your line very hard or you will pull [...]

The shine of spinners will attract the walleye’s attention even when they are slower and out of their normal depth. Technique is very important when it comes to fishing walleye in these conditions. Should you decide to try the spinner techniques when fishing for walleye, it is important that you use the proper equipment. Longer fishing rods work best. Generally anything in the seven and a half [...]

Casting allows you to get the bait out and in the area where the walleyes are located around structures without disturbing the fish. When casting you will be able to reel in the line nice and slow to attract the attention of the walleye and encourage them to take the bait. Drift fishing is also a very popular way to fish for walleye that many anglers have great success using. You should search for [...]

Taking some second and third place wins in a tournament will not make it harder for you to become a professional. It is a stepping-stone to first place. You need to be consistent and know all there is to know about the area you will be fishing. Studying is a big part of walleye fishing and becoming a pro. You need to fish to win and keep your sponsors happy. It might help if you have a partner or you [...]

The one thing that anglers find out about fishing Lake Erie with a worm trailer is that they attract all the other fish as well. An old trick of the trade you might say is to ball the worm up so it is wrapped around the hook. It will appear to be more of a ball instead of a long skinny trailer. The walleye will bite at it, but it will eliminate other fish from taking the bait. This is something that [...]

The one thing that all anglers know about walleye is that food becomes scarce during the fall months, but the walleye need to eat. Therefore, fishing in the fall would mean you should catch plenty of walleye. They are running short on food supplies, but need to eat as much as they can before the cold winter months come around. You have to know where the baitfish are to find the walleye. If the baitfish [...]

Michigan lakes are equally as impressive in the walleye department as those seen in Wisconsin. There are a number of different waterways throughout the state that offer up a healthy supply of walleye. The state records walleye came from Pine River weighing in at 17 pounds 3 ounces. In addition to the great lakes of Superior, Huron and Michigan, there are a variety of smaller lakes within the state [...]

*      Windjammer Charters – Those who are located in the Pennsylvania side of Lake Erie, also known as central Lake Erie have a great variety of charters to choose from.  One of the best for walleye fishing as well as other sport fishing and scuba diving should consider Windjammer Charters.  They offer a mid ranged boat coming in a thirty feet and they are totally outfitted with gear [...]