Generally, it is better to try to go light when you are fishing for Walleye on the Maumee River, as it gives the best results. Also it is a lot easier to work with if you happen to hook a fish.

When you cast, you should be trying to maintain your hook in the "strike zone" for as long as you can so you will be better able to catch a Walleye. This usually means using jigs weighted with lead to keep them as close to the bottom as possible. The hooks will be concealed by a colored tail to draw the fish toward it. While walleyes do actually rise to surface level during spawning, they are more used to getting food like shiners or shad as bait fish in the bottom of the river, as well as being protected from faster currents.

There is also a lot of broken bedrock and other structure at the bottom that Walleye fish are particularly attracted to.
 
If you visit jog vendors on the river, you will notice that the jigs being sold are quite varied. There could probably be a different jig for each fisherman who goes to the river each year. There is variety in pattern, length and color to make it look like actual fish, and all the jigs will work to some degree. A basic jig will likely work the best about three inches long, twister tail in cloudy or transparent neon yellow. You can vary this color with gold or black flecks  it can also be salted, scented or have no modifications at all.

Following these tips and advice for equipment and strategy in fishing on the Maumee River will make you more likely to be able to catch, display and cook Walleye for dinner, and to basically enjoy yourself by having a good time in fishing for one of the most difficult fish to catch.  

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