Get Out There and Go For Walleyes!

The ice is gone and the boats are heading for open water. Warm temperatures and rain this past week has taken the ice out below the dams and the spring walleye run is on. The majority of the fish are small male walleyes and sauger but occasionally a larger male or a female will be caught. As the water warms there will be more and more females showing up.

Vertical jigging is the fishing method of choice. Many anglers use minnows on their jigs but a twister tail will often work just as well. One addition to the rig is a stinger hook to catch the notoriously short-striking fish in the cold water conditions. It’s essential to work your jig very slowly. The fish are cold and sluggish and if your jig is too active, they won’t waste the effort of chasing it. A slow presentation will result in many more hits.

There will be a lot of boats on the water so everyone needs to be patient and courteous. Landings are congested so getting your boat ready before you back down to the water will keep things moving and give everyone a chance to launch without a long wait.

 
Dan Bomkamp - Author & Host of "How's Fishing"
 
 
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