Like any great basketball player taking part in a shooting drill, there are some walleye fishing tips that are basic fundamentals that we should put into practice when we're walleye fishing. These walleye fishing tips that can make or break your performance on the water - every time out. Some easy preventative measures can mean the difference between catching or losing a whole lot of fish. For example: Take a pair of pliers and slightly widen the gap of your hooks. This will decrease the amount of missed hook-sets by a lot. One of the often overlooked walleye fishing tips is to sharpen those hooks - regularly. Stick to the colors that work: Bright colors in dirty water, more natural colors in clear water. Always adapt. Give the walleyes what they want to eat how and when they want it. One of the slightly more advanced walleye fishing tips is to have the mindset of the pro and be versitile. Let the conditions you find yourself in dictate your fishing strategy. Just because a certain lure or technique has worked in the past, doesn't mean it's going to work today. Go with what works today. I run through a set rotation of 3 or 4 offerings at the outset of each fishing expedition depending on the characteristics present that day. This way I can quickly narrow in on what the fish are interested in on that particular day. And lastly, don't forget one of the most important factors of them all: Each day's different. It's always good to get back to the basic fundamentals of walleye fishing, don't you think? After all, even Michael Jordan practiced his lay-ups before every game. Andrew Martinsen is a walleye fishing fanatic. Sign up now at his website WalleyeFishingSecrets.com to download your free copy of the exclusive report called Secret Sauce: The Bait Recipe for a Freezer Full of Walleye plus more walleye fishing tips.
Here is a simple walleye fishing tip that I use for one area of a lake I fish frequenly on Manitoulin Island and the lake is Mindemoya lake. This walleye fishing tip will work on most lakes of various sizes anywhere walleye are caught. I have been catching walleye for over 50 years all across Canada. During that time I have learned a lot of things about fishing. But always remember that you can usually learn some new tricks and tips at any time. Over the many years that I have fished this area I see so many anglers full of enthusiasm and expectations come and leave just frustrated with their experience fishing walleye. This fishing tip will help eliminate that frustration. It may not make you an expert, but it will make a difference in your fishing results. Lake Mindemoya is not a large lake but to know where certain features of the lake are is great information to have. Depth, where to find shoals, sunken islands or structure that walleye love and frequent. My favorite spot on this lake is what is called Grassy Island and in the north west corner of the lake. It is actually what I call a sunken island because the only time it is actually visible from anywhere is in the summer when the reeds and grass are growing. In fact the hottest time of the summer is a great time for fishing walleye. Now the first thing is of course is your rod and reel, sounds simple but be sure to use good fishing equipment. A light action graphite rod and reel with 6 or 8 pound test line is sufficient to catch and land most large walleyes. The last thing is of course the simplest the hook. A plain unadorned ball-headed jig is king here. It is simple and easy to use, and deadly. Use 1/4 ounce as much as possible. If you have a problem finding the bottom you can move up to 3/8 ounce till you get used to finding the bottom. These jigs have no action of their own, so that is up to the angler, short hops seem to work best but do not be afraid to experiment. Try to maintain contact with the bottom at all times, but try not to bounce on slack line. This can cause you to get snagged more often. Jigs are great for catch and release, most of the time the walleye will be hooked in the top lip. Unhooking is fast and easy for you and the fish. Tip jigs with either a minnow or a leech. I like to use leeches but at times minnows will work best. I usually carry both so I can test which is working best that day or for the area you are fishing. Well now put this all together and lets catch those walleyes. Off the edge of this grassy island or sunken island as I call it there is a drop off and the walleye hold to this at different depths at different times of the day. Deeper during the heat of the day and closer in the evening. The area I fish I am usually able to drift slowly over this reef from one end to the other and preset my jig and bait offering easily plus with great success. If you use electronics of any kind of course you can find these walleyes and where they are holding up. Also if it is too windy to drift the way you want a trolling motor can keep you in the thick of the action or even anchor. Walleye do not like bright light and most anglers think that the best time for fishing walleye is early morning or in the evening and even after dark. But on Mindemoya Lake in the heat of summer you have an algae growth that clouds the water somewhat and makes for great fishing even in the heat of the day. As simple as this walleye fishing tip seems, remember it works and just experiment and you will succeed. So to wrap this up if you ever get to my favorite place on earth, Manitoulin Island and happen to be near grassy island on Mindemoya Lake say hello to the oldtimer you see out there all alone in his Lund boat. Do not be afraid to ask questions, because he will have fish! Get out there and enjoy nature and relax! Jack Phillips has been an avid Canadian angler for over 50 years. Fishing Canada provides solid advice walleye fishing tips, bass, pike, muskie, a variety of trout, arctic char bass and more. Idea's on when and where to go on your next trip to Canada. Ice fishing tips. Delicious fish recipes also!
Walleye fishing has become increasingly popular in recent years and presents a whole series of added challenges to the angler. Walleyes are fascinating fish and very complex as a species. They are fresh water fish, found predominantly in Canada and the Northern United States. There are mainly two types of Walleyes, the Yellow Walleye and the Blue Walleye and as the names imply is only a difference in color, although very subtle. In some parts they are being referred to as the Yellow Pike or Pickerel, although this is technically incorrect as they are part of a different family of fish altogether. Walleyes as a species has been artificially propagated for over a century and has been planted on top of existing populations or introduced into waters naturally devoid of the species, sometimes reducing the overall genetic distinctiveness of populations. Genetically, walleyes show a fair amount of variation across watersheds. In general, fish within a watershed are quite similar and are genetically distinct from those of nearby watersheds. The walleye is often considered to have the best tasting flesh of any freshwater fish, and, consequently, is fished recreationally and commercially. Because of its nocturnal feeding habits, it is most easily caught at night using live minnows or lures that mimic small fishes. This should be of special interest to the more serious angler, looking for an opportunity to get out there at night when the walleye is most active. Night fishing has become increasingly popular because of the added challenge it presents to the angler. It can be very dangerous though and care should be taken, especially if you are inexperienced. Like a cat, the walleye fish's eye have a very distinct reflective glow at night. This unique feature allows them to see well in relatively low lighting levels - making them effective as nocturnal feeders. They are also able to see very well in murky and more turbulent waters, giving them the edge over their prey. When fishing for walleyes, finding these water conditions can be a good indication of the presence of walleyes. Apart from their unique eyes, the Walleye is predominantly olive and gold in colour with the dorsal side of a being more olive, grading into a golden hue on the flanks. This golden olive pattern is broken up by five darker saddles that extend to the upper sides of the fish. These beautiful colors fade to white on the belly. The mouth of a walleye is large and is armed with many sharp teeth. The first dorsal and anal fins are spinous as is the operculum. Walleyes are often confused with Saugers and they actually look very alike. The main difference however, is the white coloration on the lower lobe of the tail. Many anglers catch Saugers and claim their catch to be a Walleye without even knowing the difference. Although some populations of Walleye spawn on sand and vegetation, they generally require fairly clean waters and are found most often in deep mesotrophic lakes and moderate- to low-gradient rivers. This is why Canada offers such a perfect location for the Walleye to flourish. The walleye is considered a "cool water" species. Adults migrate to tributary streams in late winter or early spring to lay eggs over gravel and rock, although there are open water reef or shoal spawning strains as well. This offers an added opportunity for fishing the Walleye and an alternative to fishing for them at night and on lakes. Both juvenile and adult walleyes eat fish almost exclusively, frequently yellow perch or ciscoes, moving onto bars and shoals at night to feed. This tends to be the best bait although the locals might have some better ideas (as they always do). One of the best lakes for catching walleyes is Mille Lacs in central Minnesota. Several lakes in Canada have large populations of Walleye and any good guide will be able to show you the best spots. Walleyes are fascinating fish and a great fish to fish for. The article is published with the permission of Fishing Canada Alaska.Com. For more up to date information and tips on Fishing in Canada and Alaska, please feel free to visit http://fishingalaskacanada.com
When you think of Lake Erie and fishing one thing comes to mindÂ…Walleye. Lake Erie provides excellent walleye fishing. Whether you're looking for numbers or trophies, Lake Erie can accommodate you. Other than walleye, other popular game fish on Lake Erie include smallmouth bass, perch, white bass, salmon, and steelhead. Fishing for all of these species of fish can be incredibly good on Lake Erie. You can 'go it alone' on Lake Erie or hire a guide or charter service to help put you on the fish. When it comes to Lake Erie fishing, one thing that must be mentioned if the walleye run on the Maumee River. In early March, the walleye run up the river from Maumee Bay, to spawn. During this time Anglers harvest well over 50,000 walleye yearly during this 6-week period. Not bad at all. The action can be quite fast and furious and a ton of fun. Techniques for catching these fish vary, but the presentation of your bait is critical for hooking up. This is why a live worm or minnow rigged on a set of gang hooks works so well. Gang hooks enable the angler to present their bait in a completely natural manner and these river running walleye prefer a natural presentation. Lake Erie is the 10th largest lake on the planet earth, and of all of the great lakes, it's the smallest by volume. Lake Erie is primarily fed by the Detroit River and drains via the Niagara River. Four states are on the shores of Lake Erie: Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Michigan. Lake Erie is also the shallowest of the great lakes within average depth of around 60 feet. For some reason this makes for quite a fishery though. Lake Erie is known as "The Walleye Capitol of the World", and this is for good reason. Lake Erie and the surrounding rivers is truly a sportsman's dream. The numbers and quality of fish that are available in and around Lake Erie is truly amazing. Whether it's going out on a charter looking for a trophy, fishing the Sandusky or Maumee rivers during the walleye runs, or fishing the various tributaries and rivers for salmon and steelhead, the fishing provided by Lake Erie is as good as can be found anywhere in the entire United States. Trevor Kugler is co-founder of http://www.JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing countryÂ…..Montana!
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