2.      Spinning Rigs – Spinning rigs are great for getting the attention of the fish.  When coupled with plastic worms or live bait such as leeches, they can be effective for getting the walleyes that are more lethargic as it gets closer to winter time and the water is beginning to get colder.  These come in many different colors, when one color is not working, try a different color until you get the results that you want.  Those results are going to mean a lot of tasty walleye for your freezer.

3.      Bottom Bouncers/Walkers – The great thing about these types of lures is that they come in a wide variety of weights to fit the needs of the lake that you are fishing in. Many walleye are going to be found at bottom level, particularly when the water begins to get cold.  These can be used along with live baits such as leeches, minnow or night crawlers which the walleye love to strike on.  The bottom bouncers/walkers make it easier for the fish to be able to strike on your baits.

Those who want to can add a spinning rig to compliment the bottom bouncer/walker and to attract the attention of the walleye more fully.  Many of the lures that are mentioned here can be used together to make a combination that the walleye are not going to want to pass up, even when they begin to slow down in the fall.

With these tips, you can learn more about how to fish for walleye. While these are fairly easy fish to catch in the grand scheme of things, it certainly helps a lot if you have the right bait to help you along. This is why it’s important to know what you’re fishing with and the tips above can help you. Walleye are available all year round but their eating habits can vary throughout the year so the types of lures you use over time may need to change. When you learn more about this and how to do it successfully, you can help make sure you get the lures you need each and every time.

When you go in for the walleye equipped with the right lures and an understanding of how and when to use them, you can make every fishing trip a more successful one. It’s also more fun when you’re getting the fish you want.

Now get out there and catch some walleye!

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