Walleye

Walleye fishing is an exciting challenge for anglers of all levels. Known for their elusive nature, walleye are prized for their fighting spirit on light tackle and their excellent table fare. However, targeting these finicky fish can be intimidating …

With the vast array of walleye fishing gear available today, it can be overwhelming to choose the best rod and reel setup. Whether you’re debating between a spinning or casting setup, rod length, action, reel size, or gear ratio, this guide wil …

Summer is an excellent time to target big Lake Erie walleyes. With warm weather, a cold beverage in hand, and hungry walleye on the prowl, it’s the perfect season for fishing enthusiasts. In this guide, we'll cover early, mid, and late summer w …

Winning the 2023 Sunset Bay Shootout is the biggest accomplishment of my fishing career. The other top ten finishes, and even the wins, all pale in comparison. Over the span of my thirty-some-odd years chasing walleyes on Lake Erie, I have been frequ …

When Lake Erie walleye fishing comes to mind, most envision massive boats trolling miles offshore in the lake's deepest waters. However, Lake Erie offers an incredibly underrated shore bite that allows even boatless anglers to catch the walleye of a …

How Technology Helps Us Catch More Hardwater Walleyes Ice fishing for walleye is one of the most exhilarating ways to catch these fish, but they can be the most frustrating fish to chase due to their stubbornness. This is the reason using the latest …

If you were to ask 50 of the best walleye anglers on the planet what the best bait for walleye was, chances are you’d get a multitude of different responses. Everyone has a favorite walleye bait or different opinion about what the best bait to …

Walking into any outdoor store can be an intimidating experience. Often there is going to be racks of rods, shelves stocked with every size, type and color of lure as well as spools of different lines at every corner. While this may cause our eyes t …

The walleye spawn is one of the most widely discussed and debated topics among anglers. It holds critical importance for both the survival of the species and for fishing enthusiasts eager to understand how to catch walleye during different stages of …

One of the most anticipated events in the fishing season is the movement of big prespawn walleyes. These fish are highly targeted by millions of anglers not only for their challenging catch but also for their fight and table fare. Walleyes are among …

This is a very common question and one that I am asked to answer occasionally. At the conclusion of the article, my answer will be very clear. Let’s start with these questions for you. Would you run any color flasher to attract and catch fish? …