Walleye Fishing Tips

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