The walleye is native to North America and is found in freshwater in the northern states and most of Canada. The eyes point out to the sides, which how the species gets its name. This characteristic gives anglers an advantage when fishing at night because the eyes shine in the dark, making them easy to spot in shallow water. Knowing how to select the best walleye trolling lures is a sure way for anglers to enjoy success.
The best place to search for walleyes depends on the time of year. During the spring, they spawn in the river current or swim in sandy areas usually within 10 feet of the shore. Even though spawning season ends before fishing season begins, they stick close by to protect spawning beds.
Smaller males are simple to catch using a light jig close to shore because they are particularly aggressive. Finding a bigger female requires heading to deeper water while the sun is up. Many anglers have success when trolling 10 feet deep just outside the spawning bed.
When trolling near shore it is important to troll very slowly. Once the fish start biting, switch to casting because trolling by too many times will spook the fish and they will stop biting. The original floating Rapala or thunderstick are examples of the best lures to use in this situation. Bright colors, including blue, red, fire tiger, and chartreuse attract the most walleye in the spring.
Later in the day, the big females swim deeper to escape detection by feeding pike and muskie. This is when anglers should try trolling farther away from shore. Down deep husky jerks are the best lures to use for picking up large female walleye.
During the summer, anglers will have to follow the walleyes to deeper waters. At this time of year, they tend to hang around off rocky points or at the river mouth. If the land surrounding the lake is flat, they will swim in thick weeds to escape the sun. Anglers should choose lures with natural colors. Brown, white, black, and silver are the colors that work best. Troll using a thunderstick or original floater for success. Avoid the bright colors at this time of year to keep from reeling in pike instead of walleye.
Females stay at a depth of 15 to 35 feet when the temperature rises and only come toward shore after dark. Trolling slowly following the contour of the shoreline with a junior thunderstick or small floating Rapala will usually pay off. Anglers with a large boat can try trolling in open water with down deep husky jerks or J-13 down deep jointed Rapalas.
Fishing for walleye during the fall months is more challenging because this fish heads for open water to avoid noxious gas produced by dying weeds. Sometimes they swim around in back moving currents adjacent to river rapids or in deep pools. This is when it is best to cast original floaters or thundersticks. Anglers who choose a lure based on the time of year and location can increase their odds of catching the biggest and best walleyes.
The best place to search for walleyes depends on the time of year. During the spring, they spawn in the river current or swim in sandy areas usually within 10 feet of the shore. Even though spawning season ends before fishing season begins, they stick close by to protect spawning beds.
Smaller males are simple to catch using a light jig close to shore because they are particularly aggressive. Finding a bigger female requires heading to deeper water while the sun is up. Many anglers have success when trolling 10 feet deep just outside the spawning bed.
When trolling near shore it is important to troll very slowly. Once the fish start biting, switch to casting because trolling by too many times will spook the fish and they will stop biting. The original floating Rapala or thunderstick are examples of the best lures to use in this situation. Bright colors, including blue, red, fire tiger, and chartreuse attract the most walleye in the spring.
Later in the day, the big females swim deeper to escape detection by feeding pike and muskie. This is when anglers should try trolling farther away from shore. Down deep husky jerks are the best lures to use for picking up large female walleye.
During the summer, anglers will have to follow the walleyes to deeper waters. At this time of year, they tend to hang around off rocky points or at the river mouth. If the land surrounding the lake is flat, they will swim in thick weeds to escape the sun. Anglers should choose lures with natural colors. Brown, white, black, and silver are the colors that work best. Troll using a thunderstick or original floater for success. Avoid the bright colors at this time of year to keep from reeling in pike instead of walleye.
Females stay at a depth of 15 to 35 feet when the temperature rises and only come toward shore after dark. Trolling slowly following the contour of the shoreline with a junior thunderstick or small floating Rapala will usually pay off. Anglers with a large boat can try trolling in open water with down deep husky jerks or J-13 down deep jointed Rapalas.
Fishing for walleye during the fall months is more challenging because this fish heads for open water to avoid noxious gas produced by dying weeds. Sometimes they swim around in back moving currents adjacent to river rapids or in deep pools. This is when it is best to cast original floaters or thundersticks. Anglers who choose a lure based on the time of year and location can increase their odds of catching the biggest and best walleyes.
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