There were a lot of weed-walleyes caught since last week and most are being taken with simple presentations such as a slip bobber and leech or live-bait rig.
Strategies for the hawgs of mid- to late summer.
Try different things to see what works, such as reeling at slow or faster speeds, twitching, or jerking the bait as you retrieve. Stay on top of the weed beds to trigger instinctual bites.
As usual, perfecting this presentation takes a bit of time, but it will be time well spent.
Sauk’s walleyes are benefiting from what appears to be the perfect scenario.
Because it has a diving lip, simply reeling it in will cause muskies to strike because of its natural wiggle. But there are ways to make them even more effective.
A wiggling worm can make a difference.
The Upper Mississippi River isn’t just home to flathead catfish, however. It’s home to the smaller catfish, as well. Taken together, the Upper Mississippi River is a top-drawer cat fishery.
Despite the heat, plenty of walleyes are being caught at area lakes and the Missouri River using various techniques. And what about bait care?