How Do You Fish With Plastic Worms For Walleye?

How do you fish for walleye with worms?

They are a natural forage for fish, however, as a heavy rain will wash worms into the drink. A spinner blade above a night crawlers, such as on a crawler harness, give off the flash and vibration that attracts walleyes.

Do walleye like fake worms?

They’re soft and smell funny—they’re worms. And all that holds true whether they are modern-day fake baits or the real deal. The best thing about worms is they work wonders when it comes to catching walleyes in open water.

What color lures do walleye like?

The most basic and most productive colors for targeting walleye are purple and green. These colors come in a variety of shades and can be used in a large range of depths. For sunny days, select bright or flashy purple or green, and for cloudy days try a solid, darker green or purple.

What soft plastics do walleye like?

When most anglers think about using soft plastics to catch walleyes, a grub is almost certainly at the top of the list. Walleye anglers have probably caught more fish using grubs over the years than any other soft-plastic dressing, a testament to the diminutive bait’s versatility.

Do walleye go after worms?

When they’re in the water, walleye prey on fish such as minnows, leeches, worms and other small fish. So it is only natural that using live bait would be great for catching walleye. However, their appetite changes according to the season, so be sure to use the right bait depending on when you head out to catch one.

Do artificial worms work?

The same goes for worms. In fact, artificial worms can sometimes be more effective than the real ones. They are made to “wiggle” in a similar way to the real ones so you do not have to worry about will the movement attract the fish.

What is the best color plastic worm?

In clear water, lighter, more translucent colors tend to work best: blue, green, pearl, smoke, etc. In dark water, dark worms often produce the best: purple, black, brown, etc.

What is the best bait for walleye fishing?

Minnows
Minnows are the most popular bait option for walleye anglers, I have found consistent success with shiner and flathead minnows. When targeting bigger fish, shiners in the 4-6″ range are the mainstay, these will weed through some of the smaller fish and get you on 25″+ Walleye.

How do you target walleye?

Walleye Lures such as Crankbaits and Soft Plastics are a staple among the Walleye elite. I recommend starting out with Live Bait, either jigging or rigging, to get your hands on some fish first. If Live Bait is not readily available or you’re set on targeting trophies, then lures are the way to go.

What size lures for walleye?

Size. Walleyes can grow up to 30 inches long and weigh more than 10 pounds, so select a lure that can handle the big guys. For jig heads, the optimal size range from 0.06 ounces to 1 ounce. For jib body lures, go with ones between 3 and 5 inches long.

Do you use a sinker with soft plastics?

You do use a sinker with soft plastic lures based on certain fishing scenarios. Adding a sinker to a soft plastic worm, lizard or crayfish can turn your bass rig into a Texas or a Carolina rig and mean the difference between catching big bass all day and going home without having any bites.

Do you need a swivel with soft plastics?

Soft plastics generally track straight, so no swivel and no snap, and if I can see to tie one, a loop knot gives them the perfect action.

What line do you use for soft plastic bait?

For jumbo baits, some anglers use 20- to 25-pound-test fluorocarbon or monofilament. Others prefer 50- to 65-pound-test braid with a clear leader of fluoro or mono.

Do you put worms on a jig?

Worms To Use
Rigged with the jig head is a plastic worm four to six inches long.When the jig head hits the bottom the worm stands up off the bottom and looks like a small minnow feeding there. Some heads keep the worm upright longer and some turn it up as you pull the line, but that action is key.

How do you rig a night crawler for walleye?

To rig, simply tie on an Aberdeen or bait holder hook in size 4 through 8, thread on a nightcrawler, then pinch a BB sized split shot onto the line. Cast it out, and slowly wind it back. The combo is surprisingly weedless, and is a great tool to locate fish when you haven’t been on the water for a while.