Walleye Fishing Tips

Here is a simple walleye fishing tip that I use forbut do not be afraid to experiment. Try to
one area of a lake I fish frequenly on Manitoulinmaintain contact with the bottom at all times, but
Island and the lake is Mindemoya lake. Thistry not to bounce on slack line. This can cause
walleye fishing tip will work on most lakes ofyou to get snagged more often.
various sizes anywhere walleye are caught.Jigs are great for catch and release, most of the
I have been catching walleye for over 50 years alltime the walleye will be hooked in the top lip.
across Canada. During that time I have learned aUnhooking is fast and easy for you and the fish.
lot of things about fishing. But always rememberTip jigs with either a minnow or a leech. I like to
that you can usually learn some new tricks anduse leeches but at times minnows will work best.
tips at any time.I usually carry both so I can test which is working
Over the many years that I have fished this areabest that day or for the area you are fishing.
I see so many anglers full of enthusiasm andWell now put this all together and lets catch those
expectations come and leave just frustrated withwalleyes. Off the edge of this grassy island or
their experience fishing walleye. This fishing tip willsunken island as I call it there is a drop off and
help eliminate that frustration. It may not makethe walleye hold to this at different depths at
you an expert, but it will make a difference indifferent times of the day. Deeper during the
your fishing results.heat of the day and closer in the evening.
Lake Mindemoya is not a large lake but to knowThe area I fish I am usually able to drift slowly
where certain features of the lake are is greatover this reef from one end to the other and
information to have. Depth, where to find shoals,preset my jig and bait offering easily plus with
sunken islands or structure that walleye love andgreat success. If you use electronics of any kind
frequent. My favorite spot on this lake is what isof course you can find these walleyes and where
called Grassy Island and in the north west cornerthey are holding up. Also if it is too windy to drift
of the lake. It is actually what I call a sunken islandthe way you want a trolling motor can keep you
because the only time it is actually visible fromin the thick of the action or even anchor.
anywhere is in the summer when the reeds andWalleye do not like bright light and most anglers
grass are growing. In fact the hottest time of thethink that the best time for fishing walleye is early
summer is a great time for fishing walleye.morning or in the evening and even after dark.
Now the first thing is of course is your rod andBut on Mindemoya Lake in the heat of summer
reel, sounds simple but be sure to use goodyou have an algae growth that clouds the water
fishing equipment. A light action graphite rod andsomewhat and makes for great fishing even in
reel with 6 or 8 pound test line is sufficient tothe heat of the day. As simple as this walleye
catch and land most large walleyes.fishing tip seems, remember it works and just
The last thing is of course the simplest the hook.experiment and you will succeed.
A plain unadorned ball-headed jig is king here. It isSo to wrap this up if you ever get to my
simple and easy to use, and deadly. Use 1/4favorite place on earth, Manitoulin Island and
ounce as much as possible. If you have a problemhappen to be near grassy island on Mindemoya
finding the bottom you can move up to 3/8Lake say hello to the oldtimer you see out there
ounce till you get used to finding the bottom.all alone in his Lund boat. Do not be afraid to ask
These jigs have no action of their own, so that isquestions, because he will have fish! Get out there
up to the angler, short hops seem to work bestand enjoy nature and relax!