The early-season walleye bite is fast, shallow, and aggressive. Use these tactics to make the most of first ice. You can find first-ice walleyes in a variety of structure types, but think shallow.

What Makes a Bucktail Jig So Effective for Catching Bass and Walleye? Simplistic in design but lethal in execution, the bucktail jig works magic when fished amongst weeds in the fall. Comprised of a ...

When forced to fish vertically and with limited mobility, it is only logical to have a bait that can cover as much water as possible. Horizontal lures like the rapala jigging rap utilize a larger area ...

The early ice period is one of the best times to catch walleyes during the hard-water season. At this time, walleyes typically relate to classic structure in relatively shallow water. Best of all, ...

If you’re going fishing for walleyes tomorrow on one of the rivers that criss-cross the Midwest, a jig will probably be the best choice of lures. If you won’t be chasing walleyes until early summer, ...

Breaking down locations even further, some of our favorite early ice locations for walleyes fall into a handful of ...

I gave the Rapala Jigging Rap a sharp upward twitch and then, while reeling in the resulting slack line, allowed the heavy jigging lure to fall back onto the sandy bottom of Presque Isle Bay. When I ...

After months of anticipation, first ice is finally here! And there may be no better time to pull walleyes through the ice. First ice includes green vegetation still producing oxygen, aggressive fish, ...

Two experienced walleye anglers share their tips and techniques for fishing in Pennsylvania. Effective bait and lure choices for walleye include jigs, minnow imitations, and live bait like ...

Minnesota’s greatest mystery isn’t whether the Kensington Runestone is authentic (would a guy named Olof Ohman fib?), whether Marjorie Caldwell masterminded the murder of Duluth heiress Elizabeth ...

We love to fish based on memories. Captain Ross Robertson, a veteran of the Lake Erie walleye scene, sees it all the time. Returning clients go on and on about how during their trip last year they ...