How to Fish a Jerkbait for Walleyes

Join Nick Dumke as he explores the effective use of jerkbaits for targeting walleye in crystal-clear waters. This detailed tutorial showcases the perfect strategy for anglers looking to elevate their walleye fishing game using hard baits. Jerkbaits, specifically, remain overlooked yet are one of the best lures for triggering walleyes.
TACKLE USED (retail links)
• JERKBAIT - Duo Realis 130SP: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3OMgeLN
• ROD - Trika 3X Casting, 7' Medium: Buy at Trika trika.com/prod...
• REEL - Shimano Curado 150 MGL Casting Reel: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v... | Buy at FishUSA www.fishusa.co... | Buy at Tackle Warehouse www.tackleware...
• LINE - Shimano Mastiff FC Fluorocarbon Line, 12-pound: Buy at FishUSA bit.ly/3Xg0iHv | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/48FbRuO
THE SETUP: GEARING UP FOR SUCCESS
Dumke introduces his setup. He stresses the importance of selecting the right jerkbait to match the conditions-clear water and active fish. His gear choice, including rods and reels, is tailored to improve the jerkbait's performance.
HOW TO FISH JERKBAITS FOR WALLEYES
Dumke provides a step-by-step guide on how to fish jerkbaits effectively as the tutorial unfolds. He focuses on the nuances of movement-how to twitch and pause the bait to mimic vulnerable prey. This section is rich with tips on adjusting the jerkbait's action based on the observed behavior of walleye, which he tracks using forward-facing sonar (Humminbird MEGA Live).
LOCATING AND TARGETING WALLEYE
The video's core explores how to locate and target walleye on expansive flats using mapping as a guide. Dumke discusses how walleye position relative to structure, starting with the post-spawn and progressing into the summer months. Mapping gets him to good-looking zones, 360 sonar shows him what's on the bottom, and forward-facing sonar finds the fish!
REAL-TIME FISHING ACTION
Viewers get a front-row seat to real-time fishing action, where Dumke applies his techniques to attract and catch walleye. Each catch provides insights into the effectiveness of Dumke's methods and the behavioral patterns of walleyes. Throughout the tutorial, Dumke emphasizes adaptability-adjusting his approach based on the walleye's response to the jerkbait.
ELECTRONICS & BOAT (retail links)
• TROLLING MOTOR - Minn Kota Ultrex QUEST, 112lb, 36V, 52": Buy at Bass Pro Shops bit.ly/49npejB
• FISH FINDERS (bow stack) - Humminbird APEX 13 MEGA SI+ Fishfinder/Chartplotter: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v...
• FISH FINDER (console) - Humminbird APEX 16 CHIRP MEGA SI+: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vzck.net/anrr3j
• 360 SONAR - Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v...
• LIVE SONAR - Humminbird MEGA Live Imaging Transducer: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v...
• MAPPING - Humminbird LakeMaster Premium VX Digital Map Chart Card (Great Lakes): Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v... | Buy at Humminbird wired2.fish/3u...
• BASS BOAT - Lund 2075 Pro-V Bass XS: Check out at Lund Boats bit.ly/3R1JOj6
• MOTOR - Mercury 250hp Pro XS: Check out at Mercury bit.ly/3PeIhVk
• BOW MOUNT - Beatdown Outdoors Ultimate Shorty Double Stack Sonar Mount: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v...
• BOW PLATE - Beatdown Outdoors Leveling Plate - Ranger R Boat: Check out at BD Outdoors bit.ly/4dMiqya
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
• JACKET - AFTCO Reaper Windproof Jacket: Buy at Tackle Warehouse www.tackleware...
• BOOTS - AFTCO Ankle Deck Fishing Boots www.tackleware...
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[@Fishnthangz]

Walleye are hands down...my favorite fish to eat!!!

[@pinhookfishingclub]

Bomber 24A deadly on Walleye!

[@paulksicinski6181]

I guess I am not sophisticated enough to know the difference of fishing jerk baits for bass vs. Walleye. Isn't it a difference in location more than technique?

[@Wired2Fish]

It takes a lot of experimenting to figure out what each species wants. As Nick explained, they could all be grouped together in the same areas, or divided by species. Overall, walleye mostly prefer a slower cadence compared to a bass.