Fishing for walleye can add a new dimension to your fishing expeditions. The challenges you will face will make your trips a lot of fun. Walleye populations abound in North America with the most occurring in America’s Great Lakes area and northwards into Canada. Men and women have rated walleye as the most sought-after game fish anywhere. You will enjoy fishing for walleye in some of the most beautiful spots in North America. Your enjoyment of your location will only be matched by the pleasure you will get when you dine on your walleye catch.

Walleyes are optimally caught in the spring. Beginning springtime they start to spawn, in addition you have a chance to hook many walleyes as the water begins to warm. During this time of year, the best place to catch walleyes are close to the shore. The best fishing spots are often a few feet from the shore, in sandy areas where the fish are able to spawn. Know your water temperatures, before you head out to catch fish. The weather that isn’t good for reeling in walleyes is the time in spring where you have extremes in temperatures, when it is warm and then all of a sudden cold. Linger until the water temperature rises deliberately and continually. Smaller males that keep closer to the spawn locations are what you will doubtlessly catch during this season.

Walleyes are fish with some unusual characteristics, especially when it comes to their eyes. Their eyes are large, bulging and glossy, and often seem to glow the way cats’ eyes do. Unlike most fish, the walleye can see even when there is very little light.

Walleyes have an unusual pigment in their eyes that allows them to see in dark lighting. This adds to their reputation for being excellent hunters; they can navigate in even the worst conditions. Thus, is would be an excellent idea to fish for walleyes after dark. They will be able to see your lure even in the dark.

Jigging is becoming one of the most efficient ways to catch walleye and is very popular with walleye fishing enthusiasts. Fishing lures with a body molded over a hook and lead sinker are jigs. They can be brightly colored or subdued. As a rule, they mimic insects or the fish the walleye prey on. They are sold in many weights and colors. Jigs have a tendency to move in an up and down fashion, vertically, instead of horizontally like spinner baits. This vertical movement is more effective for hooking walleye. Jigging requires a certain type of fishing rod so be certain to use the correct type. Ideally, you will want to buy a rod in the medium/medium-heavy category and no longer than 6-1/2 feet long. Choose a rod that’s medium to fast action, and one with a certain amount of flexibility in the tip.

Walleye fishing can be one of the most satisfying fishing experiences you can have, especially if you find a great location. If fishing is your thing, you should really come up with a fishing excursion to an area known for the walleye population; except maybe you already live in just that type of place.

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