What baits to use trolling for walleye?
Minnows. Minnows are the most popular bait option for walleye anglers, I have found consistent success with shiner and flathead minnows. When targeting bigger fish, shiners in the 4-6″ range are the mainstay, these will weed through some of the smaller fish and get you on 25″+ Walleye.
How fast should I be trolling for walleye?
Trolling speed, in the spring, is best at 1.3 – 1.5 mph. Summer trolling speeds increase 1.5- 2 mph as walleyes are more active in warmer water temperatures.
Can you catch walleye trolling?
Trolling is one of the most effective ways to catch walleye because you can cover a lot of water effortlessly all day long, and find those roving packs of hunting walleye. But a key aspect for success with this tactic is choosing the right speed.
What size swivel clips should I use for walleye trolling?
Light and strong and allows the bait to give its maximum wiggle. I use a size 12 or 14 Crane swivel at the end of my braid and attach a 2′ piece of fluro to the swivel. To the end of the fluro, I use a small Duo-lock snap.
Should I use a swivel when trolling?
Lastly, the ball bearing swivel is better suited to very large fish or for trolling on big water. In most cases, a swivel will not reduce your chances of catching a fish, so when in doubt, use a swivel to prevent line twisting and the possible loss of a fish.
What is the best tool for trolling a walleye?
Snap Weights / 3-way Rigging One of the most underused tools available on the market today for walleye trolling has to be the use of snap weights. Snap weights are simple, you clip on a weight onto your fishing line away from your crankbait. This allows lures of smaller size and in shorter lengths to get down in the water columns.
How to troll a walleye with a crankbait?
The Troller’s Bible basically shows the dive curve for most every crankbait on the market for trolling walleyes. Pick your lure you want to troll, look it up in the Bible for its dive curve, and let it rock! Now keep in mind, in order to maintain closeness to the line out/depth, you’ll need to have your reels spooled properly.
How to troll a walleye with a dive curve?
If you’re familiar with walleye trolling, then you should know the Troller’s Bible (Precision Trolling Book). The Troller’s Bible basically shows the dive curve for most every crankbait on the market for trolling walleyes. Pick your lure you want to troll, look it up in the Bible for its dive curve, and let it rock!
What is the best way to catch a walleye?
Trolling is by far one of the most effective ways to target walleyes throughout much of their range. By pulling baits behind the boat, anglers can more effectively cover the vast expanses of open water that walleyes utilize in the warm water months of the year.