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Some Good Walleye Info...
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Tips for walleye fishing from whaticaught.com
WALLEYE TIPS
(Remember to fish slowly for these fish. That's the most important tip out of all) So you want to catch walleye?
Okay, Below are some tips.
Walleye hang on the bottom.
They are not highly aggressive when chasing food. During the day, fish depths that run between 18-15'. Evenings, look for rocky shorelines and work slowly. Walleye have a hard, boney palate. Use SHARP hooks. Look for special WALLEYE HOOKS at your local tackle shop. Use a braided line or very strong mono-filament (with a light steel leader if you want). Steel leaders tend to have a negative impact on presentation, so use these as a last resort. (Walleye have sharp teeth and may snap your line. When bringing one in, keep this in mind). | |
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Dot any lure, jig, spoon, or spinner with a nightcrawler. These work well on their own, but putting a nightcrawler on you'll add a bit of weight if you're casting out, and it adds to the fishing action. Walleye will hit a regular spinner...etc, yet by adding the nightcrawler you'll speed up you're fishing action a bit and may get the bigger one out there. If you're just using a nightcrawler, grab a small sharp hook (walleye hooks are recommended here), and add something shiny like a spinner, and carolina rig it. This is for casting and fast drops in deep holes, so you'll have to have patience and work this slowly. Once you cast a few times, you'll get to know the structure and be able to "wisk" it across the bottom and slowly retrieve through a clear deep path. Find those feeder channels. Use structure maps prior to your trip and learn what's under your fishing area. You can also use a simple jig/nightcrawler combo also. Recommeded for higher areas where you have some height to do drops from above and properly "Jig" for them. Just keep in mind that if you're working the shoreline and casting for walleye, you'll need to have enough weight on to drop it fast to the bottom.
If you catch one walleye, stay put and keep casting to that area. Where there's one, there's most likely more.
Work rocky bottoms and areas. They tend to hang out in such environments.
Weed beds offer up some great walleye fishing at the right times as well.
If trolling a lure, use a large and brightly colored one. Nothing added, just use as is. FISHING FOR WALLEYE IN THE WINTER -
Get out your best jig and follow this...
Walleye are one type of fish that normally do not become lethargic in their feeding habits during the winter months. They stay active. No need to use erratic motions with your jig. Just lift and drop two to three inches...the hit you get will either be a big pull, or the feeling of a bit more weight on your line. Hold the rod and wait working your jig properly...don't miss the chance to catch a nice winter walleye due to impatience or disregarding a true walleye strike.
CRAPPIE FISHING TIPS
Just a Fun Fish to Go After, and Great to Eat! Read Below for Some of Our Tips CRAPPIE FISHING TIPS
From whaticaught.com
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Crappie Description: Both Black &white crappie are identical in colors, and they rang from dark olive to black on top w/silvery sides & black blotches with striping. Patterns of the dark blotches will not be the same on every crappie. Black crappie have spots that are irregular and scattered.
On the white crappie, these tend to be neatly arranged into approx. 7 to 9 vertical stripes. |
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These are a great winter fish, if you can find them. Find deep holes and look for piles of brush or debris.
If working a spot, use the "round the clock" method to find the deep pockets holding fish.
Look ahead for natural landmarks such as a tree that stands out, a rock, or even a power line.
Cast at 12:00 ahead, then 1:00...and so on. After one round, take a step 10' to the right or left and do it again.
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Repeat until you feel the hit. Remember that crappie have "paper lips".
You have to set the hook carefully and get them right in and off the hook.
When you find one, stop there and start fishing the pocket.
Grab some nightcrawlers if you want to use live bait, and simply use a jig if they're running low, or just live-line them if suspending.
By live-lining, you're simply putting the nightcrawler on the hook and casting out.
No weight or snaps/swivels. Free baitin'! When you get a hit, you feel it instantly this way, and there is no weight
to pull the bait out of the crappie's mouth. If using a jig, get a small one (any colors), and grab some Mr. Twisters.
Purple is the color I always recommend here in our area reservoirs and lakes. Figure out your color and set it up on the jig.
Mepps Spinners are also great. Shad darts and a minnow work great in the spring.
Winter and summer vary, so you need to experiment a bit.  CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME GREAT CRAPPIE PHOTOS CAUGHT OUT OF LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR IN BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD.
Use an ultra-light set-up...5 1/2'-6' rod...light action. Spool a spinning reel with 4-6lb test...
depending on what you know about your fishing area.
I go with 6lb when I know there are big crappie in the area from past fishing experience. They tend to dive into cover, so be prepared.
If new, go with 4lb and work it right.
That's all you'll normally need and it's a great fight with that gauge line.
You have to apply the right pressure and reel stroke to avoid snapping off a big one. |
Cast Near Boat Docks Find the deep "cool water" pockets Set Hooks Carefully Use ultra-light gear for best fishing action and challenge Look for brush piles and debris for casting opportunities Practice catch, click, and release. Take a photo and carefully release the catch back into the water. | | |
