Some can tell you to use a jigging method protect you walleye, but if you are not skilled at jigging, you are still not going to catch the fish. Jigging is a technique that has developed over time. Many anglers take years to develop perfect technique for jigging. You might see what angler next to you jigging and catching a lot of fish while you are jigging and not catching any fish at all. If your technique is not just right, you are not going to catch the fish. You have to take into consideration the water conditions, your tests line weight, and the weight of your jig.

What you want is a line that will drop straight down from the boat. You want to get to the bottom as fast as you can. For instance, you would use a 3/8 ounce jig with an eight-pound test line in gentle waters. However, because of the gentle water condition, you may need to go with a lighter test line weight, and a heavier jig to get the proper jigging angle.

Jigging is actually dancing your line. What you do is, you raise your rod about four to six inches and then drop it down a little. This technique takes a lot a wrist action. Many anglers who are just starting out, wonder how you feel when you have a bite when you jigging. It is something you develop a feel for and you can use a rod that is lightweight, so you can feel the strike. These are some good tips to keep in mind when you are walleye fishing on a river, a stream or a big lake.

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