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Experimentation is the key, and jigging a spoon (similar to
ice fishing) at different depths, or trying different models of diving crankbaits will
connect you to fish quicker. Many of the better-quality fish finders will display baitfish
schools on their screens. My most effective technique when I come across this while
running a lake, is to throw out a marker buoy to mark the baitfish, then drift back over
the area with the above mentioned lures. It is a different dimension to walleye angling
that is worth trying when the fishing becomes fruitless. Be Versatile
One of the biggest mistakes a walleye angler can make is to stick to a
technique when it isn't working. Changing things up are key to putting more fish in the
boat, and essential in turning "sniffers" into "biters."
When out on the water, make sure that you carry a large assortment of
crankbaits. Be sure to include different colour combinations and in varying weights and
sizes in order to test what the walleye wants that particular day. There have been days
out on the water when the only colour that the walleye would show any interest in was red,
and if you had the misfortune of not owning any cranks in that particular colour, then
your day was a disaster.
If there is more than one person in the boat while trolling, it is best
to run completely opposite crankbaits. Troll with different colour combinations, shapes
and sizes, in order to see what the fish prefer. If one angler has a run of two or more
fish in a row, then you have stumbled upon a pattern, and at this point it is best to
change over to match their lure.
Relying on live bait is not always the best option. Although many may
believe this statement is false, there are times when livebait will hinder your fishing.
An example of this occurred during the season opener of this year on one of the Kawartha
lakes. My fishing partner and I were slow trolling a crankbait and a worm rig. Attached to
his spinner rig was a fat, juicy nightcrawler. Although he was hooking into numerous rock
bass and perch, the walleye were just not co-operating. I, on the other hand, had two fish
in the livewell that came on the crank. He then decided to do the unthinkable and removed
the crawler while replacing it with a plastic worm in a motor oil colour. Two trolling
passes later and he had two fish in the well, and ultimately figured out what the resident
walleye were looking for that day. Experiment with different lures and techniques until
you find that one that works best under the conditions that you are faced with.
Walleye fishing is a tough game to play at times, yet the
resourceful and smart angler will always figure the puzzle out. Pay attention to
details while out on the water and don't be afraid to try something new - the results
might just surprise you!
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