Consider trolling with a crankbait when walleye fishing.  This method probably works better than any other for general use no matter the conditions in which you are fishing.  It keeps the lure in the water and in your strike zone longer. Make use of a topographical map and a depth finder to locate structure and bait fish, and keep that line where the action is trolling with crankbaits!

If you want to fish for walleye with lures, technique is key.   You have to cultivate the skill of using casting jigs in a manner to mimic live fish crawling and moving through the water.  A six to seven foot rod will work well as long as it is not too flexible to sense strikes and set your hook.  Use five to ten pound test line and jigs from 1/16 all the way up to 3/8.

Just a little homework on what makes walleye tick, and behavior patterns, being open to new territory, and using these tried and true tips and techniques can make ever walleye fishing expedition a successful one.

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