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