In the right situations, walleyes eat spinnerbaits just as well as they do crankbaits and jigs.
Do spinners work for walleye?
Spinners for walleyes really kicks into gear as the water begins to warm up.The vibration of the spinner is sensed by the walleyes lateral line much like that of the prey they feed. You can put crawlers, minnows, leeches and plastics on a harness.
What is the best lure to catch walleye with?
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 long should a spinner rig be?
On a clean lake bed, I use around six to seven inches as my boom. If there is a bit of muck or weed on the bottom, I will lengthen that slightly. That is it, the rig really is as simple as that and you’ll see this from the sequence. It is dead easy to change the hook as well.
Should I use a swivel with a spinner?
We do not recommend attaching a spinner directly to a swivel. Most fishermen use a swivel that is way too big and this can interfere with the action of the lure. If you are set on using a swivel, we recommend you tie a very small top quality ball bearing snap swivel to the end of your main line.
What colors do walleye see best?
Walleyes also possess color vision, based on analysis of the structure of the light-sensitive cones. Scientists tell us walleyes should see red, orange, and yellow the best, followed by green. Theory also suggests walleyes see blue and violet less well, and these colors may even appear black.
Do walleye like crankbaits?
Truthfully, in walleye fishing there really isn’t a clear-cut favorite lipless crankbait. Many of the different offerings are very close, with the tone and pitch of the rattles making a slight bit of difference.
How old is a 28 inch walleye?
Average Walleye Length vs. Age
| Length (inches) | Typical Female Age (Yrs) |
|---|---|
| 28 | 12-13 |
| 29 | 14-16 |
| 30 | 16-17 |
| 31 | 18-20 |
Why are walleyes so hard to catch?
You’re cranking weed edges too slowly.
Walleyes relating to weedbeds often school tightly. To find them, quickly work a crankbait along the edges until you get a strike. You can pick that area apart slowly after you find the fish with a fast-moving lure.
How fast do you troll crankbaits?
Changing speeds is key
Typical crankbait trolling speeds are 1.5 – 3 mph, and there are times when it makes a big difference. If you are marking bait and fish but not hooking up, don’t be afraid to speed up or slow down. Making “S” turns is also a good way to test several speeds at once.
Can you catch walleye with spoons?
I like to make a short cast followed by bouncing the spoon off the bottom of the lake. When using this technique, I find that casting out about 20 feet from the boat and allowing the hook to sink to the bottom with a very (very) slow retrieval, has proven successful to land some beautiful Walleye.
What time of day is best for walleye fishing?
The best times of day to fish for large walleye is around dawn and dusk. In particular, 30 minutes before and after sunset and sunrise are peak times. That said, walleye will continue to feed all night long.
Can you put a PVA bag on a spinner rig?
Short Ronnie or Spinner rigs, these are designed to use with a Pop up or Wafter combined with a PVA bag. This method is gaining popularity as it combines the very effective Ronnie Rig with the benefits of the PVA bag ensuring your small amount of free offerings are around your bait.
Can you use a bottom bait on a spinner rig?
Been using German/spinner/360 all with bottom baits or with toppers, works fine. And the German doesn’t have a break in the hooklink.
When should you use a spinnerbait?
Here’s the quick answer: Spinnerbaits can be used to catch fish all year round, but are most effective during spring and fall, when bass are feeding on schools of shad in shallow water. The best days to use spinnerbaits are cloudy days, windy days with choppy water, or any time with muddy water.
Can you use a leader with a spinnerbait?
For this reason, avid northern pike anglers typically add a wire leader (or heavy fluorocarbon one) to any lure to prevent bite-offs.However, snapping a leader to an open-loop spinnerbait doesn’t work well because the snap can slide along the wire and up to the blades during a cast, ruining the retrieve.
Does lure size matter?
Decreasing lure size usually has a minor effect on catch rates. In contrast, even minor increases above the size optimum can yield major decreases in catch rates. If your catch rate falls off after upsizing, you are beyond the preferred size.
How do you attract walleye?
Live bait can be highly successful for walleye, which usually involves still fishing, drifting, or trolling the bait. A bottom-bouncing rig or slip sinker is effective for drawing the walleye’s attention in clear water. The best choices of live bait include leeches, minnows, and nightcrawlers.
Is walleye fishing good in the rain?
One of the best times to catch walleye is right before rain. The bite will continue into the rain event itself. I have found walleye to continue biting during rain as long as you fish a little slower. The rain and stormy conditions will stir up the water adding additional nutrients into the water.
How do you catch walleye from shore at night?
If you are specifically trophy fishing for big walleye, selecting a lure like Rapala Original Floaters in the F13 or F18 is a great option. When using floating stickbaits like these at night, try reeling at different speeds. Typically, a slower retrieve works best, but sometimes only a fast retrieve will work.
What is the best water temperature for walleye fishing?
So is there a “real” best temperature to catch walleye at? The best water temperature to catch walleye at is between 65-70° but any temperature above 35° will yield walleye willing to bite.
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