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Fall Weed Fishing for Walleye Tactics

by Jason Mitchell

 

Weeds hold walleyes all summer long but aquatic vegetation can become even more appealing in the fall when water temperatures drop.  While many productive patterns can emerge, what can be so appealing about weed fish come fall is that there is often a level of stability.  

 

The One-Two Punch for August Walleyes

Walleyes in August aren’t always eager to bite, but if you hit them with a one-two punch, chances are you will find success!

During this time of year on many bodies of water, the walleyes are relating to structure. This includes both sunken islands and deeper drop-offs.

Walleye Fishing: Structure Trolling Refined With Jason Mitchell

By Jason Mitchell:    Historically, trolling structure come mid-summer was “big picture thinking” in that we chose long contours and consistent break lines where we could put our fishing lures behind the boat and go.  Because of the amount of line behind the boat, we needed room to work for trolling to be effective.  Large flats and or

Early Season Rigging Tips For Walleye

By Jason Mitchell

The locations we often find walleye on both natural lakes and reservoirs can be very conductive for live bait rigging.  Perhaps one of the most popular presentations through much of the summer in many parts of the Midwest, live bait rigs can be fished several different ways.  This season, we encourage you to push what you thought you could do with a simple live bait rig.  Adding a few more tricks up your sleeve can mean more walleyes.

 

Brian Brosdahl’s 4 Great Live-Bait Tactics to Catch Walleye (video)

According to multi-species Minnesota fishing guide, Brian “Bro” Brosdahl (brosguideservice.com) a live minnow on a jig, a float set-up, or a bait rig will catch walleye when nothing else will. Traditional tactics? You betcha.

Hassle Free Baits for Great Walleye Fishing (video)

At one time, stopping at the local bait shop on the way to a favorite fishing hole to pick up minnows and worms was just part of the day. Now, instead of stopping for live bait, anglers have been picking up awesome artificial bait at local bait shops and retailers like Bass Pro Shops.