We also caught them on jigs and minnows and, in fact, often joked that we only need 2 rods for walleye fishing, a plain rig baitcasting rod and an extra fast walleye spinning jigging rod. We’ve settled on a 6’10” Lew’s Speed Stick jigging rod with that action that we use for light jigs of 1/16 ounce and also on heavier jigs up to ¼ ...

The old-school jig and minnow is still popular amongst anglers because it works. A jig and minnow can be fished in all depths and is a proven walleye catcher on all bodies of water. Sometimes a certain colour can be the hot ticket, sometimes the way you attach your minnow is the secret.

I used to shore fish that stretch a ton. This time of year the fish are pushed deeper with the cold, clear water. Look for deeper stretches with some slack water. I’d be pitching a jig and minnow or a plastic right now. Right near the boat launch isn’t a bad spot. Across the river along the rip rap near the dam is a good cold water spot.

Medium sized sucker minnows or shiners have been the best live bait options for pike, bass, and walleyes. For those anglers looking to specifically target walleyes focus on main lake points, humps, and weed lines. Set lines paired with a minnow seem to be the best options, but a few fish can also be caught on jigging spoons tipped with a minnow ...

Walleyes and saugers are being caught in a variety of locations across the south shore in water depths ranging from 20 to 27 feet. Jigging with frozen, or live emerald shiners is catching a pile of fish. Anchor up and jig over the side of the boat.