The Most EFFECTIVE Way To Catch WALLEYE. (EASY How To!!)

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  • @whisperingeagle
    @whisperingeagle 3 роки тому +2

    Hey thanks I am a lifelong trout fisherman but lately I've been into pike.
    I know how tasty a walleye is. So ive been trying to figure out walleye methods from videos. Many seem to complicate it. Thanks for the simplistic clear cut video . I got it .

  • @superdave3181
    @superdave3181 5 років тому +6

    On Lake Erie this is my go to set up. We are having the best walleye season in quite a few years. Everyone is getting their limits, most of the time in a couple hours.

    • @wms7004
      @wms7004 5 років тому +1

      Yes sir!

    • @strikeforcek9149
      @strikeforcek9149 5 років тому +1

      Exactly what I do (minus the bottom bouncer, I just count out my line).
      3/4oz egg weight with a worm harness trailing 24-36" back. Hammered Gold blades and virtually any bead, haha.

    • @cmercer8204
      @cmercer8204 4 роки тому +3

      Ever try trolling rapalas? I've had very good luck with em. I'm a great lakes boy myself.

  • @jamesshearer1032
    @jamesshearer1032 3 роки тому +2

    We had great success fishing below a dam from the shore casting a jig with a bobber about 2-3 feet from the jig which kept it off the bottom. Caught 12 in 2 hours. Kept 6 nice ones.

  • @andymcfarlane2966
    @andymcfarlane2966 3 роки тому +19

    Northland Tackle makes an amazing bottom bouncer that is second to none. It is called the 'slick stick'. It is made out of stainless steel which intensifies the bottom. You can easily tell if you're on rocks, sand, logs or transitions. It also has a bobber built into the top of it, so when you do get snagged, let some line out (loosen your line) and the bobber will wiggle your bouncer free. It's worth the extra cash as they are not cheap.

  • @bryson5635
    @bryson5635 5 років тому +30

    Great video guys. As a rookie, learning as much as I can helps out tremendously. Y'all should do more videos like this for guys like myself lol anyways keep it up. I'm addicted!

  • @dci762striker
    @dci762striker 3 роки тому +1

    Guaranteed you’re the only people in the world discussing tidal changes and walleye fishing.

  • @Foxxyginger
    @Foxxyginger 3 роки тому +1

    Northern ontario, lots of walleye. I use mepps spinners and chartreuse grubs active shore casting but the locals like a jig, silver minnow and bobbers.

  • @chriss2112
    @chriss2112 4 роки тому +1

    a year late, but from ontario here just started fishing for walleye, swim baits get me the most action, top water at dusk works too.

  • @45degreenorth24
    @45degreenorth24 5 років тому +19

    Trolling a slow death is always good . I would think a jet diver and back trolling a lindy rig or floating jig could be killer.

  • @bp7505
    @bp7505 4 роки тому +2

    Bangin walleye in central Canada dragging a worm using a walker. They work great!

  • @ZachNMcCall
    @ZachNMcCall 5 років тому +1

    I caught a few on tubes fishing Roosevelt for smallies last week. But the bottom bouncer is a catching machine here in E. Wa.

  • @danhufferdoutdoors
    @danhufferdoutdoors 5 років тому +56

    A good rule of thumb that I use for weight, is one oz for every 10 ft, I fish 2oz down to 25ft, after that you don't get much feel.

    • @brojoutdoors8251
      @brojoutdoors8251 3 роки тому +3

      Thank you

    • @AlanS-zj3qf
      @AlanS-zj3qf 3 місяці тому

      Just wondering why you throw your cut off line in the water behind you...bad practice.. not a good look.

    • @danhufferdoutdoors
      @danhufferdoutdoors 3 місяці тому

      @@AlanS-zj3qf I didn't see it ?

    • @AlanS-zj3qf
      @AlanS-zj3qf 3 місяці тому +1

      Watch video where talking and sitting on edge of boat..maybe an innocent move...gd fishing thx for tips.

  • @KKore22
    @KKore22 5 років тому +3

    Scent definetly matters. I was crabbing and decided to put some anise scent I had on the bait and caught a crap ton in the one trap. Then caught even more and put it on all of the traps.

  • @jeffcummings5688
    @jeffcummings5688 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your tips!Try the Dreamweaver worm burners

  • @josh_c603
    @josh_c603 5 років тому +3

    I live in Minnesota and a lot of us use a Snell or Lindy rig with a worm or leech for walleye. Pretty much the same but no spinner and usually only one bead. Troll around .7 to 1 mph.

  • @matthewadolph51
    @matthewadolph51 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tips I just stopped your vid to order that secret sauce and duo snap swivels. Great video guys thanks

  • @tinkis50
    @tinkis50 3 роки тому +3

    When I was a very little girl my dad would make me bait the hooks because he said my scent on the worm was what attracted the fish for him. I have believed him for more than fifty years. Nice to know it is a real REAL thing!! 🥳🥳

  • @IMFSHN
    @IMFSHN 3 роки тому +1

    I grew up in North Dakota where the Bottom Bouncer" was created.the 1oz/10' is accurate. No need for a line counter. Watch your angle. I've enjoyed your videos.

  • @lyleschock9849
    @lyleschock9849 5 років тому +11

    Up here in Alberta , we call em bottom bouncers , excellent way to find fish on our reservoirs . Good vid .

  • @cryingwolf4955
    @cryingwolf4955 5 років тому +1

    Simple yellow jig, bit of orange with a chartreuse grub. works all day every day

    • @superdave3181
      @superdave3181 5 років тому +1

      When you know where the fish are. Trolling can help you find them on a bigger lake, then you can get out your jigs and cast to them if their schooled up. At least where I'm at?

  • @freetimeoffshore3157
    @freetimeoffshore3157 8 місяців тому

    Flicker shads and bandits behind planer boards on Saginaw Bay is my favorite way to catch limits!

  • @mariopaul6702
    @mariopaul6702 2 роки тому +1

    Fliker Shad 7 firetiger, so far best way I ever caught Walleye.

  • @erikstark3250
    @erikstark3250 3 роки тому +6

    My favorite way to catch walleye is a triple swivel. a quarter to 3/8 ounce jig with a paddletail on a foot long mono leader on one end and a 2 foot mono leader with a walleye fly on the other. Cast out and jig.

  • @fiskyfiskums
    @fiskyfiskums 3 роки тому +3

    Im from Michigan its my favorite fish to eat. If its a keeper in season its coming home. Thanks for the tips. I catch most of mine through the ice. Jig a glider.

  • @connorwatson4897
    @connorwatson4897 3 роки тому +3

    Catch walleye or pickerel as we call it, up in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

  • @joshcandela13
    @joshcandela13 2 роки тому

    Dude good vid I'm in mid Illinois...walleye fishing for my first time today ...thank you for tips heading to bait shop now

  • @sheldonbenedict4686
    @sheldonbenedict4686 2 роки тому +1

    Live in Montana along the mt nd state line, I fish mainly in Shade Hill in SD or in lake Sakaweia up by new town nd for walleye

  • @Missionsabroad
    @Missionsabroad Рік тому

    Here in Canada 🇨🇦..We call em Pickerel..Detroit River..Mid April! Only got one yesterday..shall see today!

  • @lone_wolf_lifestyle
    @lone_wolf_lifestyle 5 років тому +15

    Could you guys do a lake trout video I've been wanting to catch a lake trout for so long but I can never hookup on one

    • @AddictedFishing
      @AddictedFishing  5 років тому +3

      SummitLifeTV We will see about this one.

    • @milkman2591
      @milkman2591 5 років тому +3

      Caught 2 last weekend in upstate NY, 80ft of water. 78° surface temperature. Didn't think I was going to hook up at all with how warm it was.

    • @milkman2591
      @milkman2591 5 років тому +1

      @B K I was in piseco lake in NY, up near speculator.

  • @duanewandel5045
    @duanewandel5045 2 роки тому

    Fishing in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in mid September , just can't seem to get them to bite. I really liked your video, I have never used a leader over 3 ft long, nor have I used a weight over 1 ounce. Now I have to give these both a try.
    Thanks guys

  • @rsantos627
    @rsantos627 5 років тому +6

    South Sask the number one game species is Walleye. I know a lot of anglers that cut their lines if they hook anything else. Pickerel rigs are the most popular set up with leeches

  • @scottmcdonald4384
    @scottmcdonald4384 3 роки тому +1

    How fast do you troll and at what time of day is best? Love your channel👍

  • @tyler97511
    @tyler97511 3 роки тому +1

    Anyone got tips for the trent river deer tail jigs used to work great but since the zebra mussels and gobys i cant get them to bite but see others bringing in good ones still

  • @kevinapineda8424
    @kevinapineda8424 2 роки тому +1

    Love this channel

  • @LARRYCAL
    @LARRYCAL 3 роки тому +6

    Walleye are the best fish I’ve ever eaten

  • @randyjones200
    @randyjones200 4 роки тому

    Yup gold hammered spinner with a 3oz sinker and a minnow ,,,,super simple

  • @shaolinchief
    @shaolinchief 5 років тому +5

    Great video, great walleye fishing in northern Quebec, Canada, James bay, Assinica reservoir, my personal fav spots and home land, world class fishing!

  • @FrannumanTM
    @FrannumanTM 4 роки тому +1

    North Ontario, Canada

  • @Follower_of_The_Word
    @Follower_of_The_Word 3 роки тому +1

    I’ve fished walleye year-round on the river in the Mid-Columbia basin for over 30 years. I’ll drag a slow death if things get slow, but my go-to is trolling stick baits, 3-4” long bodies. Sometimes a weight is needed, but under 20’ they will dive freely to that depth. Trolling downstream in summer and upstream when the water cools down. Eat them all, they are a tasty invasive species that will never be fished out. The best breeders are NOT the big fat pigs-that’s a terrible myth that is not based on science. Just ask a biologist.

  • @InTheYear
    @InTheYear 5 років тому +8

    Give these fellas a thumbs up 👍 they’re giving US FREE TOOLS!!! thank you for so much information and new styles

    • @InTheYear
      @InTheYear 5 років тому

      22,000 views and a measly 73 comments?? Y’all observers who view are NO ONE!!! Without a voice. Thumbs up M F errs.

  • @darrenlefebvre8196
    @darrenlefebvre8196 4 роки тому +7

    I'm in Alberta Canada, and we are 100% all walleye fishing here, it's the ONLY fish I keep lol.

    • @paddlefar9175
      @paddlefar9175 3 роки тому +1

      You are really missing out on Northern pike, especially the bigger 4+ pounders. It can be one of the best fresh water fish, not including salmon. They have to be from a good clean lake, not some shallow, muddy river or lake though.

    • @darrenlefebvre8196
      @darrenlefebvre8196 3 роки тому +1

      @@paddlefar9175 oh for sure, ill take a good big pike off the slave lake or one of the bigger cold water lakes, but slough sharks from small lakes that get warm aren't very tasty in the later part of summer. I am just partial to walleye lol

  • @jiminmontana
    @jiminmontana 5 років тому +7

    We always called them bottom bouncers. I love your channel! Thanks for the info.

  • @joshrobb3277
    @joshrobb3277 2 роки тому

    Great video thank you, I'm located in central Saskatchewan in Canada 🇨🇦 and my big question is what do you do where the lake is only 15-20ft max, avg. 12ft, and heavy vegetation, how do you not get on weeds?

  • @montyhaskett9392
    @montyhaskett9392 5 років тому +6

    Over hear in Eastern Wa. at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia slamming them. Great video guys!

  • @Kainan88
    @Kainan88 Рік тому

    Northern Michigan walleye tip on them

  • @jasonkazakoff3012
    @jasonkazakoff3012 2 роки тому

    canada and the walleye are evrwhere i usullay jig for them but i would like to try this

  • @billyharville7721
    @billyharville7721 4 роки тому +3

    How fast do you troll?
    What about the lakes and reservoirs. Do you use this technique?
    Thanks for all the info!

  • @adventurefishing3190
    @adventurefishing3190 5 років тому +9

    Different water temps different techniques. "Fav" would be jign

  • @KELLEYSrUS
    @KELLEYSrUS 4 роки тому +2

    I fish central Wisconsin and trolling Flicker Shads is usually the way to go but this year the crawler harness is killing them. I use in-line weights mostly. The bigger fish are sometimes suspended 8-10 ft down in 20+ fow. Jigging works too but I hate it.

    • @mikepowell8958
      @mikepowell8958 3 роки тому +1

      What are some good Walleye lakes around there?

  • @danielcole8609
    @danielcole8609 5 років тому +2

    I picked a couple off from the bank the other day up at the dam

  • @iainmorgan8699
    @iainmorgan8699 2 роки тому +4

    I thoroughly enjoy the content of these videos. They are tested and explained well. All your presenters are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Thanks for making well worth my time.

  • @lilkleeenex4939
    @lilkleeenex4939 4 роки тому +1

    6”6 ugly stik, 15 lb spider wire and I have landed up to a 37 inch walleye. In my opinion your setup is WAY overkill, a jig and a minnow works just fine and some rapalas can work better than anything at times, if you see this could you get back to me why your need 30 lb line for a 10 lb fish?

  • @darenlobben4707
    @darenlobben4707 4 роки тому

    Colorado we snack walleye out here!!

  • @brandonmccoy4186
    @brandonmccoy4186 5 років тому +8

    Caught a 6lb on a plug today

  • @ronhardin8963
    @ronhardin8963 5 років тому +4

    This was a very helpful video being that I'm not a walleye fisherman but need to learn how to catch them

  • @Art-nd7mh
    @Art-nd7mh 3 роки тому +3

    I troll with a white ballon cut into strips about 5 inches long put on a regular harness, some old fisherman thought me a long time ago.no need for worms the ballon bait last for many catches. Good fishing everyone

  • @jwill9877
    @jwill9877 4 роки тому +1

    Have you ever tried just a plain slow death hook and half a crawler? You might be surprised

  • @screwzloo5e
    @screwzloo5e 2 роки тому

    How deep of water would you say that setup is effective in?
    I'm in lake erie trying to get them on my boat w no luck

  • @douglbe
    @douglbe 5 років тому +3

    When I fished the Saginaw Bay in Michigan, I liked crawler harness and bottom bouncers, now I live on the west side of Michigan and fish smaller bodies of water. Jigging is my favorite way to fish now, the Berkley snap jig is awesome. But, when jigging isn't working I go back to crawler harnesses with or without bottom bouncers depending on where the fish are in or out of the weeds. This video was great, still picking up great ideas to try.

  • @NomadicNorthwoods
    @NomadicNorthwoods 3 роки тому

    Trolling crankbaits or slip bobbers. Didn't think dudes outside northern Wisconsin got into walleyes. Favorite, easy, through the ice on a tip up while drinking beer in my side by side. Ice fishing is more fun. Just my take.

  • @F-N-C
    @F-N-C 7 місяців тому +1

    Sick dude, looking forward to using these techniques. I caught one at Dexter right outside of Eugene trolling with a Wiggle Hoochie. It was awesome.

  • @HoTankaHoksida
    @HoTankaHoksida 2 роки тому +2

    I dont troll since i aint got a boat. But i use a 1/8 oz white and orange eye jig head with a live minnow and cast from shore and usually bring in my limit

  • @ryanpost7817
    @ryanpost7817 3 роки тому +1

    I searched for best technique for catching Walleye and turns out my usual set up is exactly this technique, minus the 35 - 65 lb braided boat anchor/vehicle tow cable you suggested for line strength, Lol. Honestly 10lb braided line is more than enough for up to 24inch Walter's. That just my opinion tho. I might try a heavier test (no more than 20lb) now that it was suggested. At least if I get a snag i can just rip it out and wont snap my line... at least up to the bottom bouncer. Lol good video tho. Thanks

  • @michaelcatalano8882
    @michaelcatalano8882 Рік тому

    I'm In Ohio and fish for walleye on lake eire which for me at least is like the holy grail of walleye fishing. A style of bait fishing I almost only see in the Midwest is slow dropping minnows. It is super simple and effective in basically any jigging scenario. Just find a pod of fish suspended and take a minnow either alive or dead and hook it and about 18 inches up put a tiny little split shot. The key is as the name suggests that you want the minnow to really slowly fall to the bottom amidst the fish. Just post up about 10 or 20 yards away from the pod and cast in directly on top of them. 30 or 45 seconds later it should fall through the pod and BAM you have a fish. In my experience 9 times out of 10 this will soundly out fish jigging or power corking.

  • @gregoryfuzi4745
    @gregoryfuzi4745 2 роки тому +2

    That's one way we fish for walleye in the waters of the great lakes of Michigan.

  • @anthonyjenkins6073
    @anthonyjenkins6073 5 років тому +3

    I live in HUBBARD, OREGON JUST GOT HOME FROM NORTH DAKOTA VAN HOOK what a great fishery hookem JUST like video showed nice vid need to HOOK up with peel the reel.

  • @austinmakin935
    @austinmakin935 2 роки тому +1

    So if I’m fishing in 20 feet of water, how much line should I let out? 30 foot to get the good angle?

  • @joeguy2184
    @joeguy2184 5 років тому +1

    Awesome Video! Just started fishing for walleye on the Columbia and I'm hooked! The last few times we have used the same setup and have just drifted with the current or tried to keep a speed of about 1-2 mph. Do you ever troll this setup upstream and what speed to you generally troll at? Also I've heard trolling plugs upstream can be very effective when would you use a plug over a worm harness? Thanks in advance.

  • @bryanmeigs1496
    @bryanmeigs1496 2 роки тому +1

    Drop shots are extremely productive and saves gas

  • @andrewpieri10
    @andrewpieri10 4 роки тому +2

    I haven't really fished for walleye since I was really young with my pops but I do remember my dad and uncles always used helgramites, not sure if that's spelled right but I think they are like the larva stage of a dragonfly and they look insidious lol. Almost like the predators face on a centipedes body. And they always fished lake Erie or pymatuning lake in PA.. I could be wrong but that's at least what I remember lol, hope it's helpful somehow.

    • @rgTORO_grOSO
      @rgTORO_grOSO 2 роки тому

      Dobsonfly larvae yep ✅.... similar to dragonfly larvae, which also look like an alien predator Lol...

  • @jackwyatt1218
    @jackwyatt1218 4 роки тому +1

    Hey y'all, what do you recommend for use in Virginia, for a couple newbie Walleye fishermen?

  • @clghidra
    @clghidra 3 роки тому

    Thanks y’all What trolling speed?

  • @calebwieger5087
    @calebwieger5087 2 роки тому

    How do you catch walleye from shore

  • @johndudley1774
    @johndudley1774 3 роки тому +1

    Pulling bottom walkers most effective, but I love catching walleye by bladebaiting. I live on lake rosivelt, kettle falls wa. Fish darn near every day.

  • @WetNetOutdoorsPodcast
    @WetNetOutdoorsPodcast 5 років тому +1

    @Marlin is vaping in the background lol.

  • @InTheYear
    @InTheYear 5 років тому +2

    In nY we love worm rigs for walleye but I cannot day I’ve ever actually trolled them.. using drifting with a sock if it’s a fast drift. Will definitely try a troll though... you said sometimes it’s a fast troll, what’s fast? Over 2mph?

  • @privatelabel4004
    @privatelabel4004 3 роки тому +1

    Rattle traps are amazing year round baits. If they don’t take it, swap to a smaller size. Or a nice loud Rip N Rap is better. I usually fish southern Wisconsin rivers

  • @edwardcoulier4734
    @edwardcoulier4734 4 роки тому +1

    Here on the lake michigan shore we catch em off the piers before and after they run up the rivers to spawn.
    Fire tiger and clown pattern cowntdown raps for the win 😁
    Too bad clown pattern was discontinued 😤😖😜
    You'll catch some monsters this way, so put dem hoggs back in the lake to make babies :)
    Tight lines..jointed

  • @darkthought7860
    @darkthought7860 3 роки тому +1

    I live in north western Ontario. Nothing but walleye and jackfish here. Walleye taste great. Jackfish r a bit fishy so I lean toward walleye

  • @bryanmeigs1496
    @bryanmeigs1496 4 роки тому +2

    I like drop shot, find a spot, throw the anchor, drop shot with a leech best setup ive tried

  • @louis-philippedorion635
    @louis-philippedorion635 4 роки тому +2

    I’m a poser at walleye fishing just 3-4 years at it. But I had my fair share of catch using a double pickering rig hooked to a 3oz. bottom walker. Form top to bottom : leech, crawler and minnow. Very effective.

  • @mrcollier1641
    @mrcollier1641 2 роки тому +2

    They work great on Lake Erie all summer

  • @BlackWarriorLures
    @BlackWarriorLures 2 роки тому +1

    hehe! He likes the dark side!

  • @shanehart9588
    @shanehart9588 3 роки тому +1

    Do you troll with the gas motor or use electric trolling motor?

  • @MrSanteeclaus
    @MrSanteeclaus 5 років тому +3

    Been many years since I have fished with a bottom walker. They were very efficient with the Lake Erie fisheries

  • @stevieandersen819
    @stevieandersen819 4 роки тому

    A lot of the times here in Wisconsin I just jig minnows on a slip bobber and catch walleye, but I'm after a big mama! So I'm looking for new techniques/tips and tricks.😈

    • @mikepowell8958
      @mikepowell8958 3 роки тому

      I'm in WI too. Are there some good lakes for Walleye near Milw.?

    • @stevieandersen819
      @stevieandersen819 3 роки тому

      @@mikepowell8958 I'm not sure about milwaukee. But pewaukee and oconomowoc have good lakes for walleye.

  • @richardmuse4500
    @richardmuse4500 4 роки тому +1

    Does any one know how to rig and fish with pencil plugs for walleye?

  • @davidsomero7337
    @davidsomero7337 2 роки тому +1

    Great video we fish like that in New Hampshire the conn. River

  • @nicolemahr7044
    @nicolemahr7044 4 роки тому +2

    Trust me they dont come off even after you catch 3 fish

  • @stevebenson3024
    @stevebenson3024 5 років тому +1

    Liked the video. Everybody always have a better way. First thing is get rid of that snap on the end of the bottom bouncer and put a cross lock on. Start with two ounce go to three if you need to. Just my opinion we fish North and South Dakota, Northern Iowa clear to Lake Erie. Slow death will out fish worm harness thumbs down. Try both see which one works best. Like a # 4 blade. Smiley blade was killer in Canada last year and in June. Slow death no blade 3 ft leader. Liked your info.

  • @mr.springfield7014
    @mr.springfield7014 5 років тому +8

    Lake St. Clair Michigan. We use the same set-up. We call them bottom bouncers but a great tactic for walleye. Drifting or trolling.

  • @scottbenzing1361
    @scottbenzing1361 3 роки тому +1

    Not to mention that you can catch just about any game fish with similar setups.

  • @ThunderGoose12
    @ThunderGoose12 3 роки тому

    In northern Ontario, Canada. We do mostly the same techniques, but I found in alot of over fished lakes, a chartreuse jig with a live leach works wonders

  • @jacobspyche3599
    @jacobspyche3599 5 років тому +2

    jigging is fun, but i think the most effective is bottom bouncing harnesses or long lining

  • @Shevchenko_DBR9
    @Shevchenko_DBR9 3 роки тому +1

    Not gonna lie I’m only here cuz I impulse bought a Walleye themed mystery tackle box when I was just trying to get Berkley Fireline.

  • @pmcorriveau2366
    @pmcorriveau2366 3 роки тому +1

    Abitibi Témiscamingue ( north West of Québec), i personally love to goo near grass when its sunny in a 10 to 12 feet of water area with a thin fin ! Its easier to feel the fish and you can also fish some pretty big pike with that ! But i definitly need to learn this way too !

  • @johnnyboysky2274
    @johnnyboysky2274 5 років тому +2

    Yes I agree with everything you've said. Yes help eachother!!!! You guys are great!!!

  • @thewoodmansk5510
    @thewoodmansk5510 4 роки тому +1

    My go to is a bottom bouncer with a hooges hooks northerlights spinner with a chunk of beef heart. Some days you cant beat a hard rattle bait

  • @crapanzanocarmelo
    @crapanzanocarmelo 3 роки тому +1

    Finally a good walleye rig video for beginners. Just Wish ya guys woulda talked a lil bit about night time methods and rigs. But great video thanks!

  • @thefishwistler
    @thefishwistler 3 роки тому +1

    A lake I like to fish here in the smokey mountains of western NC has walleye.
    I think they are pretty uncommon in the south. I've had them visiting the upper Midwest. They are yummy, I have yet to catch one I end up with some nice bass for trying though. Bass anglers on the lake catch them frequently.