| Spring is fast approaching and as the ice shrinks | | | | active to feed only once or twice a day, usually |
| away, walleye fishermen are gearing up to hit the | | | | at night. Your best bet is right after sunset until |
| open water. It may be that a few are just | | | | midnight or right before sunrise. |
| looking for a long anticipated break from the Old | | | | Two factors play a major role in fish movement |
| Lady. But many more are looking to put big fish in | | | | this time of year: current and water temperature. |
| the boat. So who said you can't have your cake | | | | Keep them constantly in mind. If your fishing on a |
| and eat it too? With the right understanding of | | | | lake or reservoir, a good place to start is in the |
| early season behavior you'll find the fish, have | | | | incoming rivers or creeks. Look for deep holes, |
| more fun on the water, and come home with | | | | rocks, bridges or any object that might provide a |
| more 'eyes than you left with. (See, honey?) | | | | resting place from the current. Walleye will often |
| The first thing to consider is timing. In the cool | | | | sit in these areas and wait for baitfish coming |
| waters of early season the fishes' metabolisms | | | | downstream. This ambush tactic saves them a lot |
| are slower, making them lethargic and for the | | | | of energy. |
| most part inactive. They will generally become | | | | |