Courtesy of Ross Robertson Walleye Gear Tips Think Light Tackle and Line Most walleye fishing is done with a spinning rod and spinning reel. A rod that is anywhere around 6 feet 8 inches to 7 feet in ...

Trolling at night can produce great results to get big walleyes this late into the fall Big minnows for live bait and stick bait style crank baits, along with paddle tails are great for late October ...

Learn essential ice fishing tips to catch walleye during the early season. Discover effective techniques, ideal locations, ...

Many anglers in Wisconsin are preparing for the Fishing Opener, but what are some worthwhile Walleye fishing tips? Walleye is often regarded as the steak of the lake, because the white meat ‘melts in ...

Learn how to fish a spinner crawler harness over weed beds for walleyes—creating the best rig, bullet sinker tips, and shallow water trolling techniques. | Joe Shead Spinner harnesses are some of the ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Several downrigger styles are available. Electric downriggers are standard on most charter boats. An electric 'rigger deploys and reels in the downrigger weight, which may weigh 10 or 12 pounds or ...

As the snow melts and lakes thaw, walleye fishermen break free from their cabin fever and race to the water to begin hunting for trophy spring walleyes. Regardless of where and when the weather allows ...

After a lot of time, gas money, and even heartbreak, I’ve dialed in a consistent late-summer bite on the biggest walleyes of my life. This isn’t luck, and it’s not always easy, but it’s repeatable.

From trolling spinners for weed walleye, to swinging streamers for big browns, to frog fishing for summer bass, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on ...