Walleyes are schooling fish native to the northern United States and large portions of Canada. The name stems from the fact that their eyes point to both sides. These fish are visible underwater after dark because the eyes reflect moonlight, a phenomenon known as eyeshine. Using the right walleye trolling lures can ensure any angler will have a successful fishing trip.
Selecting the right equipment to catch walleyes depends on the season as much as other factors. Spawning season is in the spring, right before fishing season opens. The walleye spawns in rapid river currents or in sandy regions close to shore. Even after the season opens, these fish will stick nearby their spawning grounds to protect them from predators.
Smaller males are simple to catch using a light jig close to shore because they are particularly aggressive. Finding a bigger female requires heading to deeper water while the sun is up. Many anglers have success when trolling 10 feet deep just outside the spawning bed.
When trolling near shore it is important to troll very slowly. Once the fish start biting, switch to casting because trolling by too many times will spook the fish and they will stop biting. The original floating Rapala or thunderstick are examples of the best lures to use in this situation. Bright colors, including blue, red, fire tiger, and chartreuse attract the most walleye in the spring.
Trolling at deeper depths is necessary to catch the females. A deep husky jerk is a suitable lure for these conditions. This lure makes a loud rattling sound and is effective at all speeds.
Walleyes move to deeper water by the middle of summer. This is when it is best to switch to natural colored lures. Silver, black, white, and brown are the colors that attract this fish at this time of year. Using bright colors will attract more pike than walleyes. The Rapala original floater and thunderstick are the best options for fishing at the mouth of a river or near rocky points. In locations with flat terrain, they will head for thick weeds where they can escape sunlight.
Boat speed is important when going after walleye. Anglers with a small boat can try hugging the coastline and following the contour while using a small floating Rapala or the junior thunderstick. Trolling through open water in a larger boat using a J-13 jointed Rapala or deep husky jerk between 15 and 35 feet is optimal for catching females during the day. After dark, the females move closer to shore.
Fishing for walleye in the fall is always more challenging because the fish move into open water. Thunderstick and free floating lures cast into deep pools or along the edge of river rapids are often effective this late in the season. Anglers can achieve the best success by studying walleye habits and selecting the right lure based on the season, water depth, and boat speed.
Selecting the right equipment to catch walleyes depends on the season as much as other factors. Spawning season is in the spring, right before fishing season opens. The walleye spawns in rapid river currents or in sandy regions close to shore. Even after the season opens, these fish will stick nearby their spawning grounds to protect them from predators.
Smaller males are simple to catch using a light jig close to shore because they are particularly aggressive. Finding a bigger female requires heading to deeper water while the sun is up. Many anglers have success when trolling 10 feet deep just outside the spawning bed.
When trolling near shore it is important to troll very slowly. Once the fish start biting, switch to casting because trolling by too many times will spook the fish and they will stop biting. The original floating Rapala or thunderstick are examples of the best lures to use in this situation. Bright colors, including blue, red, fire tiger, and chartreuse attract the most walleye in the spring.
Trolling at deeper depths is necessary to catch the females. A deep husky jerk is a suitable lure for these conditions. This lure makes a loud rattling sound and is effective at all speeds.
Walleyes move to deeper water by the middle of summer. This is when it is best to switch to natural colored lures. Silver, black, white, and brown are the colors that attract this fish at this time of year. Using bright colors will attract more pike than walleyes. The Rapala original floater and thunderstick are the best options for fishing at the mouth of a river or near rocky points. In locations with flat terrain, they will head for thick weeds where they can escape sunlight.
Boat speed is important when going after walleye. Anglers with a small boat can try hugging the coastline and following the contour while using a small floating Rapala or the junior thunderstick. Trolling through open water in a larger boat using a J-13 jointed Rapala or deep husky jerk between 15 and 35 feet is optimal for catching females during the day. After dark, the females move closer to shore.
Fishing for walleye in the fall is always more challenging because the fish move into open water. Thunderstick and free floating lures cast into deep pools or along the edge of river rapids are often effective this late in the season. Anglers can achieve the best success by studying walleye habits and selecting the right lure based on the season, water depth, and boat speed.
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