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Article #34: Walleye Fishing Tips

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Here is a simple walleye fishing tip that seem to work best but do not be afraid to
I use for one area of a lake I fish experiment. Try to maintain contact with
frequenly on Manitoulin Island and the the bottom at all times, but try not to
lake is Mindemoya lake. This walleye bounce on slack line. This can cause you
fishing tip will work on most lakes of to get snagged more often.
various sizes anywhere walleye are Jigs are great for catch and release,
caught. most of the time the walleye will be
I have been catching walleye for over 50 hooked in the top lip. Unhooking is fast
years all across Canada. During that time and easy for you and the fish.
I have learned a lot of things about Tip jigs with either a minnow or a leech.
fishing. But always remember that you can I like to use leeches but at times
usually learn some new tricks and tips at minnows will work best. I usually carry
any time. both so I can test which is working best
Over the many years that I have fished that day or for the area you are fishing.
this area I see so many anglers full of Well now put this all together and lets
enthusiasm and expectations come and catch those walleyes. Off the edge of
leave just frustrated with their this grassy island or sunken island as I
experience fishing walleye. This fishing call it there is a drop off and the
tip will help eliminate that frustration. walleye hold to this at different depths
It may not make you an expert, but it at different times of the day. Deeper
will make a difference in your fishing during the heat of the day and closer in
results. the evening.
Lake Mindemoya is not a large lake but to The area I fish I am usually able to
know where certain features of the lake drift slowly over this reef from one end
are is great information to have. Depth, to the other and preset my jig and bait
where to find shoals, sunken islands or offering easily plus with great success.
structure that walleye love and frequent. If you use electronics of any kind of
My favorite spot on this lake is what is course you can find these walleyes and
called Grassy Island and in the north where they are holding up. Also if it is
west corner of the lake. It is actually too windy to drift the way you want a
what I call a sunken island because the trolling motor can keep you in the thick
only time it is actually visible from of the action or even anchor.
anywhere is in the summer when the reeds Walleye do not like bright light and most
and grass are growing. In fact the anglers think that the best time for
hottest time of the summer is a great fishing walleye is early morning or in
time for fishing walleye. the evening and even after dark. But on
Now the first thing is of course is your Mindemoya Lake in the heat of summer you
rod and reel, sounds simple but be sure have an algae growth that clouds the
to use good fishing equipment. A light water somewhat and makes for great
action graphite rod and reel with 6 or 8 fishing even in the heat of the day. As
pound test line is sufficient to catch simple as this walleye fishing tip seems,
and land most large walleyes. remember it works and just experiment and
The last thing is of course the simplest you will succeed.
the hook. A plain unadorned ball-headed So to wrap this up if you ever get to my
jig is king here. It is simple and easy favorite place on earth, Manitoulin
to use, and deadly. Use 1/4 ounce as much Island and happen to be near grassy
as possible. If you have a problem island on Mindemoya Lake say hello to the
finding the bottom you can move up to 3/8 oldtimer you see out there all alone in
ounce till you get used to finding the his Lund boat. Do not be afraid to ask
bottom. questions, because he will have fish! Get
These jigs have no action of their own, out there and enjoy nature and relax!
so that is up to the angler, short hops






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