But All of the techniques I use can be applied at any fishery that holds walleye and pickerel. My biggest catch ever was a 8lb walleye or for you Canadians pickerel. Caught at night,
using chubs for bait. For best results use The Following Baits And Setups. For walleye, sauger, use 2 1/2 to 4 inch fathead minnows, bluntnose minnows, shinners, chubs, dace, and madtoms. Here's a list of rigging's you can use:
• Use a slip bobber rig with a plain size 8 thru 2 walleye/ sauger hook
• Use a slip sinker rig with a plain size 8 thru 2 walleye/ sauger hook
• Use a split shot rig with a plain size 8 thru 2 walleye/ sauger hook
• Use a jig and minnow combination.
• Use a spinner rig with a slip sinker or bottom bouncer weight.
• Use a spin rig with a whole minnow.
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Check out our walleye or pickerel habitat page.
#1 Drift Fishing For Walleye or pickerel Drift fishing can be a very productive way
to get allot of 3 to 4lb walleye or pickerel drift fishing is also an excellent way to find a productive spot and anchor . I am going to Identify some drift fishing tips below that will increase
your chances of a successful cat fishing trip the next time you go out. I always drift fish to find a productive location, and if you are unfamiliar with the fishery, you will increase your chance
of a successful fishing trip drastically
#2 Talk To The Folks At The Local Bait Shop If you are unfamiliar with a fishery , you need to seek out some advice
on where the walleye or pickerel have been biting. These guys our gals talk to fisherman everyday and can give you some valuable advice on where to start drift fishing. Also, Ask for a
map showing the layout of the fishery. If you can, get the guys at the bait shop to circle areas on the map for you. This can save you a lot of time and make your set up time allot easier.
You will get an idea of the fishery's water depth and bottom content, so you can set your walleye rigs accordingly.
#3 Walleye Rigs Make sure you set up at
least (4) poles. I recommend you vary your setups to see what works best for you. Once you start catching fish take note to what set up is working best for you. If there is a noticeable
difference between one of the setups compared to the others change. You will be surprised at how many fisherman don't do this, and they a miss out on catching more fish. This tip
alone can increase your catch substantially.I am not going to go into detail here and the various setup rigs.line-height:
#4 Boat LocationTurn you boat so it perpendicular to the shore line. You will have to vary your
distance from the shoreline, until you find a productive drift. I recommend you start about 100yds from the bank and work you way out. Let the boat start drifting before you cast your
walleye or pickerel rigs out. Make sure you cast your poles the opposite direction you are drifting. You want your drift to pull your baits along the bottom with the drift. I recommend you
work the area for about 15 to 30 minutes varying the distance from the shoreline each time. If after 30 minutes you don't pickup any hits, move on to another spot. Remember, you
are drifting to find a productive spot to anchor.
#5 Anchored Fishing For Walleye Anchored fishing for walleye is the most productive way of catching
walleye or pickerel. Once you have drifted and found your honey hole , it is time to set your anchor. I am going to Identify some anchored fishing tips below that will increase your
chances of a successful walleye or pickerel fishing trip when you are anchored.
#6 Set Up A Illumination device (For night fishing) Submerged light is one of the most under used
night fishing techniques . I consider it the most important, If you are serious about catching some big Walleye and Pickerel, I mean in the 5lb plus range this is a must investment.
A submerged lighting system is especially important when you are Night fishing for catfish and here's why It basically creates a massive swarm of feeding fish in any fishing spot
by first attracting small organisms called zoo plankton to your spot.
Next it attracts the native bait fish in the area by the hundreds - which soon brings the game fish swarming
to the area. It is a scientific way of creating a food chain feeding frenzy in your spot, and it has proven to catch more fish for many different types of fishermen in both saltwater
and freshwater. I only recommend one , I have purchased it and I use it religiously , every time I go out night fishing in my boat or when I do my bank fishing from the
St. Marys river in Ohio. This System is so powerful that the manufacture give a 180 day free trial if you try it and don't like they will give your money back no questions
asked
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