Basic Things to Remember about Rigging and Jigging for Walleye

Basic Things to Remember about Rigging and Jigging for Walleye

Rigging and jigging are two of the primary ways to use your bait and start catching some delicious walleye. If it's your first time to fish for walleye, you'll enjoy greater productivity rates once you understand the basics of the two.

Basic Things to Remember about Rigging for Walleye
To rig live bait for walleye, you'll have to use a slip sinker. This is connected to the hook you need to pierce your live bait. With rigged bait, you only have to drop it in the water and allow the bait to do its work. The constant movement of your live bait will set out vibrations that will induce the walleye into taking the bait; hook, line, and sinker.  Read more... (736 words, estimated 2:57 mins reading time)

Need a Boat to Fish for Walleye? Use This

Need a Boat to Fish for Walleye? Use This Practical Guide

Fishing for walleye is fun and challenging because this isn't an easy fish to catch. Anglers also prefer this fish because of its beauty and size. Although many anglers have had success in fishing for walleye from the banks of lakes or rivers, the need to use a boat often crops up in the pursuit of this elusive fish.  Read more... (829 words, estimated 3:19 mins reading time)

Getting Ready for the Eye-Opening Walleye Season Opener

Walleye season is just about to open and the first day is always an eye-opening experience for all. You need to start preparing in order to enjoy maximum fishing pleasure. Although you do this every year, you still end up forgetting one or two essentials. For a perfect start this year, use the following tips as a checklist of things to do and bring.

Checking Your Fishing Gear and Equipment for the Walleye Season

Fishing License - Don't wait for trouble to come knocking at your door. Apply early, submit your requirements promptly, and keep your fishing license together with the rest of your fishing gear.  Read more... (735 words, estimated 2:56 mins reading time)

Tips for Using Ice Fishing Jigs

Ice fishing jigs are undoubtedly one of the most important lures in a tackle box, and understanding the correct method of jigging for freshwater fish in lakes throughout the north is critical in catching the big fish. Incorrectly jigging will result in few if any bites, even if fish are present in the area.

One of the most important things to remember about using an ice fishing jig is that success will rely on the action of the lure, the bait used on the jig as well as action of the jig to attract the fish. Bait is an optional choice, but most ice fishermen use some kind of bait, a maggot, larva, pre-scented plastic bait or even a bit of fresh or frozen minnow if live is not available.  Read more... (429 words, estimated 1:43 mins reading time)

Maine Ice Fishing

There are many different sports and popular winter activities in Maine, ice fishing being one of the top on most angler's lists. Maine ice fishing offers a variety of species of fish as well as an opportunity to fish many of the lakes and waterways that are not always accessible to anglers in the summer months. For example, deep water fishing in lakes such as in Lake Cumberland, Knox or Lincoln requires a boat in summer months, but in winter months all it requires is a sled an a warm pair of boots.  Read more... (443 words, estimated 1:46 mins reading time)

Lake Simcoe Ice Fishing

Located in the southern part of the Canadian province of Ontario, Lake Simcoe is the fourth largest lake in the province with a total water area of 725 square kilometers. Lake Simcoe ice fishing is considered to be some of the finest in the area, with opportunities for anglers of every level of experience and age. Lake Simcoe is an easy ninety mile drive from Toronto, and there are numerous winter lodges, hotels and accommodations around the lake itself. Since Lake Simcoe ice fishing is a popular winter pastime, the lake is home to many other winter sports such as snow shoeing, snowmobile racing and riding, cross country skiing and winter hiking and camping.  Read more... (564 words, estimated 2:15 mins reading time)