If you are casting near a dam, try your luck near the sides where the water is flowing more swiftly. Bouncing your jig or crankbait along the bottom of the river bed and then reel it in aggressively will attract the walleye more than letting it drift with the current.

Walleye are aggressive feeders. As mentioned earlier, the bright sun often drives walleye into deeper areas. You will find the best success if fishing by shore if you set up in the early hours of the morning or just after dusk. River fishing at night is also a great experience that many anglers never take the time to try. Walleye feed extremely aggressively at night.

Jigging is probably the most popular method of fishing for walleye. Jigs come in many sizes and colors. Use the same guidelines as you would for trolling. It is believed that walleye see mainly in greens and reds, so these are the best colors to use for you’re your jigs. This being said, you should still gauge the color and clarity of the water before selecting your jigs. Another great method is combining your jigs with live bait or scented bait. When you are reeling in your line, the movements can mimic those of an injured fish.

Walleye will not pass up such an easy opportunity for a meal. Use as light a line as possible and keep it vertical. Always follow the current of the river when jigging. In shallow or slow moving waters, use a lighter jig that weighs about 1/8 ounce. However, if the water is deeper or has a faster and more powerful current, increase the weight of your jig to about 1/2 ounce. Also, use a jig that has a larger head that is manufactured from lead.

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