When walleye anglers got tired of losing jerkbaits to hang ups in the timber they switched to this bass angler favorite.
WFN expert, Gord Pyzer, gives tips on how to rig a live night crawler for the slow death technique to be used on days when walleye have lock jaw.
While visiting Wollaston lake in Northern Canada, Jim Sammons, Jeff Goudreau and Ken Whiting paddle, drag and slog their way up the Umpherville River to discover untouched pike, grayling and walleye fishing.
Feathered trebles add flash to any bait that uses treble hooks, here's how to make your own at home.
Pick up a few tips on how to fish your favorite spot in the cloudy and over cast conditions. At these times most fish are in a feeding frenzy and these tips take full advantage.
Deep weeds a structure are fishing hot spots jigging in these areas is sure to trigger a lot of bits all year round. Here are some jigging tips for both the open water and hardwater seasons.
Live bait rigging - also known as the Carolina rig is a great setup to use while trolling for many species. Here are tips for setting up this rig.
There are many different methods for trolling. Here are a few options to try and tips on how to reach your desired depth and speed.
If you plan on releasing the fish you catch it is important to handle the fish as little as possible and release them as quick as you can so as to cause as little damage to the fish as possible. Use these netting tips to release the fish as quickly and safely as possible.
Walleye and bass anglers know these fish can sometimes be difficult to find, but with these tips the species you target have nowhere to hide.
Dave Mercer stops by the WFN booth at ICAST 2010 for a snack - I mean to talk about the winner of the Best Soft Plastic Lure, the Live Target Frog (Hollow-body). Mercer offers tips on how to rig up this frog and when to fish it.
How to rig a drop-shot set-up for smallmouth, walleye, perch or even trout.
Looking for an edge on summer bass and walleye?
JP answers a new anglers questions about swivels. The main purpose for swivels is to prevent line twists and JP offers tips on picking the best type for your style of fishing.
Combining finesse fishing and electronics is almost guaranteed to make you a better angler. These vertical jigging tips are sure to help you land more walleye all year round
Don't leave the spoons in the tackle box! Use these tips for set up and technique to catch walleye in the early summer.
JP answers a viewer's email question about the best knot to tie to join a fluorocarbon leader to a braided main line.
Looking for walleye under the ice? Normally you wouldn't think to look in shallow, weedy areas but these tips prove that walleye follow their food. Once you find the areas the active fish are hanging out in it won't be long until you are landing tons of fish.
What's the ideal speed to troll crankbaits when fishing for walleye? Should different speeds be used in different conditions? Learn the answers to these questions and pick up a few tips to become a trolling Pro.
In most of the lakes in the Rockies you will find a good population of fish living in deeper water. They will sit in depths from 20 to 50 feet and the best way to get a lure down to them is by trolling a snap weight. These are cheap, easy to use and more
Devil's Lake in North Dakota is quickly gaining a reputation for its walleye. There are so many presentations to choose from, but casting crankbaits in wood can be an effective way to target walleye in the toughest places.
Anglers in Minnesota know all about walleye and how to target them. Using a compact jig in the right conditions could land you a trophy fish.
The slick jig is uniquely designed for ice fishing. Its weight-forward design allows it to swim away from the hole, covering a wider area than normal jigs.
Fishing with spoons can be an effective way to land big fish during any season. With a variety of colors and sizes, spoons are versatile enough for most anglers.
No one knows this better than Greg Horoky, a veteran Lake Erie charterboat captain with more than 30 years of experience under his belt. Horoky was also the first Canadian ever to win a Professional Walleye Trail (PWT) Tournament. But, it is what the walleye wizard has done recently that is turning so many heads.
I have decided to write a series of blogs offering tips on how to fish when Mother Nature is less than agreeable. They are going to topicalized by the four elements - Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire. Today's blog will be about Wind. High winds and choppy waves can wreak havoc on any fishing trip, especially when trying to troll or cast. You'll get blown off course and it's difficult to achieve a
Last summer I stumbled upon a fantastic tactic for catching walleye. Believe it or not, I uncovered the technique while targeting northern pike... but I'm not picky about the results. It was a hot afternoon in July – the sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly. I had just finished splitting a pile of wood and decided the hard work was to be rewarded with some time on the
Here is something that I like to do when my water color gets dirty. For years I have done this and do not think many Walleye Anglers do this. So here goes. First I choose a Trout or Salmon spoon as they are light, similar to a flutter spoon. Next remove the hook from it and add a quality ball bearing swivel to both the front and rear of the spoon. Now simply clip the spoon, "narrow side" to
New York isn't just about its urban atmosphere - it's got some great fishing opportunites as well. Check out the top spots to fish in the state of New York.
Preparing for spring is certainly an endeavor in patience and persistence. There are so many things to remember in the late winter and early spring preparation it is hard to say where to start. I usually begin with trying to whittle down all the tackle I bought last summer and fall down to a manageable level. I used to carry 4 hard sided plastic tackle boxed and two soft sided
Ontario itself contains 15 percent of the world's freshwater. Amidst all of that is some of the best fishing in the world. But for the very best, here's the top five lakes in the province for fishing.
theres a doubt that the worm harness is the best way to fish for walleye. But sometimes lures are the better way to approach walleye while fishing. this last summer i found that walleye are usually higher up (suspended) in late summer. Therefore lures can be more effective. Lures are also effective throughout the year. Did you know that walleyes are in the perch family? Well that is usually
By LOY MILAM River anglers are always happy to see the temperatures begin dipping as the fall season comes into full swing. On the Cumberland River in southern Kentucky and northern Tennessee this means increased activity in walleye and sauger fishing. Understanding the two species will go a long way to helping you put more of these tasty fish in the live well.
A true Canadian doesn't say let's wait for a warmer day, a true Canadian say's grab your sled and meet me at the hut. Growing up in South Eastern Ontario, on one of the greatest Walleye fisheries in this great country, I have found my second home on the ice. Over the years I have learned different techniques, tips and tricks to land the lunker, that I want to share with you. AREA Let's
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