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Slip Sinker RigsThe slip sinker rig is one of the oldest and one of the most reliable Walleye catching methods. The slip sinker rig can be fished shallow or deep with just an adjustment of your snell length. My favorite slip sinker rig is made up of a two way swivel, slip sinker and floating jig head. The snell length should run 4-10 ft. in length depending on depth. Going with a 4-6 lb. snell will help in your presentation. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the use of a 3-4 inch minnow would be your best bet. Hooking the minnow in the tail will make the minnow quite active and will entice a walleye into biting. The addition of a stinger hook will help in the hook set. Water ClarityWith the unintentional introduction of zebra mussels and less pollutants, water has improved noticeably over the years. Where the water is real clear, it is recommended that the line and lure be downsized and the use of natural colors (white, black, yellow and brown)in your lures and live bait on your slip sinker rig.If the water tends to be murky at your favorite haunt, you should fish with larger rattlin' baits and use the brighter colored baits (orange and chartreuse). Remember when the waters are murky, Walleye have to depend on their senses of sound, vibration and smell. The use of a spray on scent is also a good bet. Bottom BouncersA bottom bouncer weight rig can be fished much like a slip sinker rig. The pencil shaped bottom bouncer weight will keep your bait suspended off the bottom and is the preferred method when the bottom of the body of water that you're fishing is loaded with rock and other foreign objects. As the sinker walks across the bottom, it imparts an erratic movement in your bait which will excite the Walleye into hitting your bait. When bottom bouncing, your line should be at about 45 degrees off your rod tip.Lift-Drop RigThis method is best with a stand up style jig as opposed to the ball type jig. The ball type jigs don't stand up and are more prone to snagging if cast and retrieved. Of course, when vertical jigging, the ball type jig works great. The stand up jig can be cast and retrieved in a lift drop fashion to cover more area. If you're in a current, this lure can be lifted and dropped without retrieving enticing a passing Walleye.The stand up and ball jig can be paired up with either live bait or plastic bait such as the curly tail, grub tail, double tail or Berkley Gulp! D & S Unlimited Inc. 8195 Shenandoah Lane Howard City, MI 49329 USA © Copyright 2008 - D & S Unlimited Inc. Privacy Policy |
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