Walleye

The advantage of trolling crankbaits for walleye is twofold.  You can cover a lot of water and swipe through large areas and you can also trigger fish that might not respond to some slower and subtler presentations.

(Editor’s note: Ted Takasaki placed 10th in the NWT Walleye Tour on Green Bay July 24 –25.  This is his view of the tournament.)

Walleyes on Target

Take me to a walleye lake I’ve never fished before and I’m a happy angler. It’s always fun to solve the “where are the ‘eyes” puzzle. Here are 3 fundamentals I rely on when looking for ‘eyes in new water.

A walleye’s metabolism rises with the water temperature in summer and that means they need to eat more, not less.

On Lake of the Woods or any other body of water holding walleyes, there is one fishing presentation that has become a staple for putting walleyes into the boat.  Growing up, I really didn’t pull spinners much.  When I did, it was a Lindy / Little Joe spinner rig, usually with a small Colorado style red and white blade and one hook.  I would slow troll or

Larger established bodies of water get a lot of attention from walleye anglers.  Well-known destination fisheries are some of the surest bets for experiencing great fishing.  Locations like Devils Lake in northeastern North Dakota or

A trick I have used with some success when dealing with more finicky “below the ice” walleyes this time of year is to play a game of cat-and-mouse with them. Say you are watching a fish on your fish finder but the fish doesn’t bite your offering immediately.

Spring is here and it's a good time to take inventory of your walleye trolling rods and reels in preparation for the upcoming season. Load up on the correct gear before you hit the water and you'll be on your way to the best season of your life. If you're anything like me, you can't wait to feel the pull of that first fish on your line this spring.