Once you find the perfect location, you simply use the same methods as you would when fishing for the average walleye. The walleye is a predatory species that’ll go after anything that looks like a tasty meal. Therefore, one of the first things that you’re going to need to do is choose bait they consider tasty. One option to consider is live bait such as minnows and night crawlers because they’re always attracted to these.

Jigging is one of the most popular techniques to use when fishing for walleyes because it’s so simple and effective. Jigs are inexpensive and they work great in all types of water from the very clear to the murky. They come in many different shapes, sizes and colors to pick from so you have plenty of variety. The chartreuse, orange, green and any of the glow-in-the-dark colors work very well for this species.

Try different strategies based on the time of year you go fishing for the blue walleye. You’ll normally be more productive reeling in this species in the spring, which increases your odds of actually hooking a blue walleye. The larger size fish are the most active in the fall so this is the best time to seek them out.

When fishing for this species you can often entice them to strike by lifting the tip of the rod up a few inches and then allowing the jig to drop back down and then repeat again.

Another option is to wiggle the jig around near the bottom and then lift it up a few inches. This resembles the action of a real baitfish and gets their attention fairly quick.

It’s important to keep in mind that the blue walleye is rare and not something that you’ll catch each time you go fishing. It’s even possible that you’ll never reel in one but it can be a lot of fun trying and a great way to spend your free time. Then, if you do luck up and reel in one of these remarkable fish, you’ll have one exciting story to tell friends and family.

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