Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
You can also use the following suggestions to help you be more productive. Before you head out on Gullrock Lake make sure you have all of your gear together. If you end up leaving something at home, then it’ll most likely end up being the one thing that you need the most. Double check all of the equipment and make sure everything is in good condition and replace anything that is worn or damaged. [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
Different weather conditions and various times of the year can have an effect on previous successful attempts at catching walleye. While it may be best to know the waters where you will be fishing for walleye, sometimes that may not be possible. Try talking to other fishermen who have been on Lake Erie previously, and visiting the local bait shops will help you to try and determine for yourself when [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
When fishing in the deeper waters during the day, the shiners are going to be the best bet when used along with a bottom bouncer/walker. The lure is going to keep the bait off the floor of the lake when trolling. Some may even want to add a spinner in order to get the walleye more interested in the bait. Make sure you are using large enough shiners to get the larger walleye and use a light line [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
The next step in cleaning your fish will be to take out the rib cage. By placing your knife along one of the edges of the rib cage you can make a 1-inch cut, depending on the size of your walleye. Larger walleye fish will have significantly larger skeletons so be sure to make your cuts according to their size. By keeping your knife close to the rib cage of the walleye, you don’t run the risk [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
Walleye’s are big fish and eat bigger bait. Small fish, crustaceans, grubs, big worms, and larger insects are some of the best bait when trying to catch these fish. The more enticing the meal the better your chances of success. Each season will make the Walleye act different. During the spring and summer the Walleye may not bite certain bait if it has other options. While during the winter seasons, [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
The last thing you need to do is tie a two or three inch loop on the opposite end of the fishing line so you’ll have something to tie the main fishing line onto. Your walleye spinner rig is now ready to use. As you can see, it’s simple to make your own walleye spinner rig if you choose to do so. You can also buy spinner rig kits if you prefer. This will make it even easier to make your [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
The presentations of walleye fishing are pretty straightforward. The walleye will either see the crank bait or a crawler harness. The goal when you use a crawler harness is usually to allow enough of the worm to be past the last hook in order to ensure that it does actually wiggle. When fishermen use the smiley blade they cut the worms in half and when the blades are used they use the whole worm. Another [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
Another important technique that will have an effect on your fishing is the equipment that you choose to use. The choice of fishing tackle especially rods will play a vast part in the results of a fishing trip. There are a lot of walleye fishermen that use a vast number of fishing techniques during a standard fishing trip as this maximizes the amount that you are likely to catch. Most fishermen tend [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
It is very important to consider the cost of the trip as it is very important for people to be aware of how much they are going to be charged for the charter and what facilities are included within the cost. It is recommended that you understand the agreement contracts and the deposits prior to committing yourself to any charter. It is important that people should be aware of the charges that they [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
Pay attention to the water conditions, the amount of light on the water and bait activity in the area. Keep your eyes on the natural food sources of the walleye in the area. What types of insects are available for it to eat? Are there smaller fish in the area it might want to eat? Knowing the answers to these questions will make enticing the fish a lot easier. Watch the other fish in the river too. [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
There are a lot of additional items that you can choose to take with you on the fishing trip, and these include things such as a fishing vest and various types of flies. There are also some other things that you are going to need and these include waders and suitable footwear. Another thing that may be a good idea to have for your fishing trip is a good Oregon fishing guide as this will assist [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
The fish are moving around and will see the bait drifting by and bite. The thing to keep in mind is that the water temperature plays a role in how or what method of fishing you will use. If you are unsure where the fish are, you can use drifting so that you can cover more area without running the motor. Vertical dropping into the zone works when you know where the fish are hiding. The temperature of [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
Drizzly days are the best days for the fish, but sad for the anglers. May is when you see Mayflies and walleye swarm this area, but the flies drive you crazy. The seasons and weather play such a big part of fishing. Methods for fishing are trolling, drifting and vertical dropping. If the season you are fishing is winter or the water is colder than normal, you are going to vertical drop into the zone. [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
When fishing for walleye on the river it is very important to pay close attention to the fishing presentations. Most of the presentations will be fairly straightforward. The walleye will either see the crank bait or the fish will notice the crawler harness. When the fishermen use the crawler harness the aim is to allow enough of the work at the bottom of the hook for it to wiggle. Another important [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
Another fantastic gift for keen walleye fishermen is a set of rod rulers. The set of rod rulers would make an ideal gift, as this is a superb item for anyone that does fishing. These rod rulers are specially designed to be used by fishermen in order to measure, and they attach directly to the fishing rods. However, it has to be rods that are designed to take rod measures. These rod measures mean that [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
The wobblers or crank baits are very good and they also imitate fish. These baits tend to be made from plastic or wood and they have a bit that sits at a forty degree angle and looks like a head. The movements that these baits make are very similar to the fish that would live within the fresh waters and they tend to make some wobbly movements. The jointed styles of wobblers tend to make livelier [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
Walleye Fishing Tips As you may already know the walleye is one of the most popular species sought after today. One reason anglers enjoy reeling in this species so much is because of the challenge they put up. The walleye is an elusive fish that will put up an amazing fight once hooked. For this reason, most anglers welcome all tips they can get to help them reel in more walleye. Below are a few of [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
The mini pontoon style of boat is suitable for being used by between one and four anglers at the one time. This style of boat consists of two inflatable pontoons that has a seat in between them. Some of the mini pontoon boats also have a platform in between the two pontoons where the fishermen are able to stand. Fishermen have used the pontoon boats, which are suitable for being used by one person, [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
These tips will help to make your Fond Du Lac weekend adventure the best one you’ve ever had. You’ll want to start planning your next weekend get-a-way, right away. Basic Information about Walleye The more you know about catching walleye the easier it will be for you to reel in a nice catch. It’s always beneficial to have a dephfinder on-board when seeking out the walleye along with [...]
Posted by Dan on October 14, 2010 ·
These sticks are also great to use in summer, as you can also fish for the Walleyes that are in deep water or troll shadows that are along drop offs and weed beds. During spring, the best colors to use are “Fire Tiger”, chartreuse, red and blue. Then once it gets hotter and summer is near, the better colors to use are the more dull ones like brown and silver. The best color that can be [...]