Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Techniques for Cumberland Lake are easy. You can troll, drift or cast. If the day is windy, you may have some trouble staying in the zone, but drifting does work very well on Cumberland Lake. Trolling at about two miles an hour will work great for walleye fishing. Then there is casting, which is also a good way to fish, but you have to have the right conditions for casting. If you find a weed bed or [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Trying a variety of bait is also a good tactic. Just because an individual can find out for his or her self which bait is effective for them, some baits work well while there are others that hardly work at all. To determine which bait to use you can also ask someone who has ultimately done walleye fishing in Henderson Harbor, although some fishing anglers aren’t willing to give up his or secrets [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
The test line is about five to six pounds. You can also use a fish locator on the river. Since the river is big and there are many locations where the walleye hide, a locator will come in handy. You can also do well with a GPS unit. These are nice for marking your waypoints for return visits. The end result when fishing the Columbia River is catching your daily limit. You want to take home enough fish [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
It seems that no matter where you go, you will always see a walleye fishing boat in the mist of yachts and sailboats. If you live in Illinois, you have the advantage, but if you are visiting for the fishing, you are going to find out that the best kept secret in walleye fishing has been Illinois. It is a state with prime walleye fishing. All you need is a fishing license, some gear, bait and a boat [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
The next time you fish a river try to imagine just what is happening in the water. Pay close attention to the current and how it moves. You can often tell where underwater obstructions are by the movement of the water, even if you cannot see the obstruction itself. If you see the water moving in a particular direction and then abruptly change course, even a subtle change, you know there is something [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
There are magazines that also have information about various hot spots for different lakes, ponds, and even rivers. Lake Shelby Ville is often included. These magazines give information and tips about how to fish for walleye in various places too. From the type of tackle to use to the rod and reel, it’s in the magazine. Also, there have been books and guides written about fishing for walleye [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Walleyes have an excellent vision in the dim light and mostly feed at dusk or dawn. However, on dull and cloudy days, they are likely to feed all day and all night. Walleye are also known to feed more when the waters are rough and there is little light infiltrating the water. Such conditions are normally referred to as the ‘walleye chop’, when the wind reaches speeds of up to seven to twenty [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
It’s recommended that you use a slow presentation so the walleye will have time to focus on the bait and this will normally help to get you more bites. Keep in mind that when you are after trophy walleye you need to use baits that are big enough to get their attention. If you use small bait the trophy fish will pass you on by and look for a bigger tastier meal. Always stay alert when fishing [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Trophy walleye tend to bite the tip of the bait before making the decision to take a whole bite. Though some are intelligent and love taking the bait in bits, you have to maintain silence and not move the hook even if the fish drags the hook. Wait until the fish swings the hook right to left: it swallows the bait to be hooked. The fishing line should always camouflage the environment. Make sure the [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Are you planning a walleye fishing trip to Canada? If you live in Canada or are planning a trip to Canada and want to find the best fishing lodges that specialize in walleye, here is some information you can use. Ontario Fishing Lodge and Canada Hunting – Canada North Lodge If you’re looking for great Canada fishing from a lodge that specializes in walleye, Canada North Lodge is a great [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Traveling by boats to over ten lakes is practically possible in Canada. Porters have the choice of bringing their personal boats or renting motor boats that are complete with life jackets, baits and fuel. Some lodges could also organize shuttle services for visiting groups. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy cruising or gliding in calm waters watching whales, bald eagles, black bears and other animals. [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Loomis walleye fishing rods are exceptional graphite designed rods of almost unbeatable quality. The advanced technology used in their making ensures more density, strength and lightness that is possibly un-matched. Using a fishing rod and the bait, you can catch a walleye fish. A fishing rod is a rod made of wood, steel or fiberglass used in fishing to extend the fishing line. A walleye fishing rod [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Most fish in the Maumee Run grow to a length of 75 cm and weighs up to 7 kg. The growth of the fish depends on the natural habitat and the water conditions. Walleye female fish is always larger than the male fish. This fish is olive and golden in color though the beautiful chintzes shades off to white at the belly and on the lower lobe of the caudal fin. The fish has a wide mouth with sharp pointed [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
The walleye is a very popular species that are sought after by all types of anglers. The name walleye was given to this species because of their eyes. Their eyes reflect light and allow them to see better in low light than many of the other species. This also gives them an advantage over their predators because they can see better at night and in murky or deep waters. One thing that many anglers don’t [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
When you fish Lake Vermillion in Minnesota, you have to remember that there is a catch and release enforced. You can keep a few for the table, but you will want to be selective so that you get enough to feed the family. Even though there is a catch and release, everyone that fishes at the lake has a good time and many more catches than what they can keep. You will want to make sure to read the regulation [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Another common area to fish for perch or walleye is by out flowing and in flowing tributaries. The walleye likes to be in moving water, but the perch will hover right outside the flowing water. Remember when fishing by flowing tributaries that the ice is not strong because of the current under the ice. You would need to find an area that is iced over fairly thick or shoreline fishing might be in order. [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Evergreen Lake is a reservoir just a short drive north of Bloomingdale. The lake is habitat to the walleye hybrid, but no one every really fishing for this fish here. The fish are over eight pounds and even though they are hybrids, they still have the awesome taste of the walleye itself. The reason that there are so many sauger/walleye is because of the large amount of shad in the water. The shoreline [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Simple Tips to Improve Your Fishing Success The walleye is not very picky when it comes to eating. In fact, most of the time the walleye will eat anything that will fit into their mouth so choosing bait is not very hard. That is as long as you choose something that is similar to their natural food source. That’s why learning as much as possible about the eating habits of the walleye in Lake Erie [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
The personality of these two fish also affects the way you retrieve a lure. Walleye generally prefer a very slow retrieve. Walleye are fish that likes to inspect an offering before picking it up in their mouths. A fast retrieve will often not pique the interest of this species. As a result lures are typically retrieved very slowly and near the bottom. Northern Pike on the other hand can and [...]
Posted by Dan on October 13, 2010 ·
Having at hand a package of bouncers and sinking walkers provides a myriad of weights that enables a person to cover the fishing area in a much more convenient manner. The only disadvantage of working with bouncers is that there is a lack of the spanner jig. This jig is always attached to the leading part of the main mechanism. Lure fishing is also another interesting pike fishing tackle. This involves [...]