Let The Moon Be Your Guide
During certain phases of the moon, walleye fish are at an abundance for catching. The days that surround the new and full moons are a great time to fish for walleye. Walleye spawn during the new and full moon phases, which causes them to become more aggressive. During this aggressive state, walleye will strike at almost any bait, making this a great time for fishing.
Baits
Choosing the right bait is the key when catching walleye. The color of bait plays an important part, too. Use bright colored lures in water that is dark and murky. For water that is clear, use lures that have a more natural color. Live bait, such as minnows, is great for catching walleye. Use a bottom-bouncer rig when using live bait. Bouncer rigs are L-shaped and have a lead weight that is molded to the shaft, allowing the bait to bounce off the bottom creating slack. Slack in the line allows the walleye to swallow the bait easily. Crankbaits are artificial baits that resemble and mimic smaller fish. Using a proper technique is good when using crankbaits to catch walleye. Once the crankbait reaches the proper depth, raise the tip of the pole up slowly until the line goes slack and repeat.
Rod And Reels
Using the proper rod and reel is important because you want to be able to feel the subtle bite of the walleye. A 6- to 7-foot graphite medium spinning rod is the one to use. Attach a spinning reel with 8-pound test line. Fishing line heavier than 8 pounds can weight your bait down,making it hard to fish.
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