| Bottom bouncing has become one of the most | | | | can trigger the walleyes' strike instinct. This is also |
| useful techniques in walleye fishing, yet for many | | | | a good way to avoid snags. You can feel it out |
| walleye anglers it remains somewhat of a | | | | with your bouncer and know to lift your spinner |
| mystery. A bottom bouncer might look like a bit | | | | or other walleye lure up and over. |
| much-a clunky piece of lead wrapped around a | | | | This setup is a good choice especially when the |
| piece of stiff wiring, but this simple fishing tool has | | | | walleye are either hanging out in the weeds or |
| proven again and again that it is a fishing lure that | | | | logs or they are more spread out and you're |
| delivers big walleye. | | | | trying to cover a lot of water. If the latter is the |
| Bouncers can be used with various types of | | | | case and you're trolling, its always a good idea to |
| walleye lures from crankbaits to floating jigs, but | | | | have a few fishing lines in the water if possible. |
| their most common application is with a spinner, | | | | This allows you to experiment with lure sizes and |
| usually tipped with either live bait or a plastic | | | | colors. Even for experienced walleye anglers it can |
| substitute. Spinners use rotating blades that cut | | | | be difficult to know, and mixing it up while you're |
| through the water, sending out a strong vibration | | | | fishing is the only way to figure it out for sure. |
| that can be felt by the "lateral line" which walleye | | | | A couple generalities to consider is in warmer |
| use to sense their prey. They also flash as they | | | | water when the walleye become more active, or |
| spin, making for a visually attractive fishing lure | | | | you're on some water known to produce |
| setup. | | | | trophy-size walleye, use a bigger spinner. Early or |
| There are few different types of blades as well. | | | | late season when the walleye are more lethargic, |
| A good choice for most situations is a Colorado | | | | go smaller. |
| blade, which is flashy and has a strong vibration | | | | Tipping your spinner with live bait makes this |
| that works well at slow speeds. Others like | | | | walleye lure presentation that much more |
| Indiana and Willowleaf work best a little faster, | | | | effective. Appealing to as many of the walleyes' |
| which can reduce your chances if the walleye | | | | senses as possibly will make you a better angler. |
| aren't particularly aggressive. An optimal trolling | | | | You might also try a plastic substitute like Gulp!. |
| speed in most cases is somewhere between 1 | | | | Not only is plastic more durable than live bait, but |
| and 1.5 mph. | | | | the scent used in this product is much stronger |
| There are two major shapes of bottom | | | | and will attract walleye from a greater distance. |
| bouncers: straight or bent in an "L" or "r" shape. | | | | Bottom bouncing is one of the most effective |
| Both are designed for the same purpose, but the | | | | methods you can have in your walleye fishing |
| bent bouncers seem to work a little better when | | | | arsenal. Getting the right feel for it comes with |
| fishing in areas with a lot of obstructions like logs. | | | | practice, but starting out with the right knowledge |
| When it comes in contact with the obstruction, it | | | | will help you become successful and have fun on |
| will cause your fishing lure to dart forward and | | | | the water. |