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Richard “The Breeze” Nicholson pulled a 34-inch, 18.1-pound walleye from the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, while fishing alongside his son Richard Nocholson Jr. The enormous walleye breaks a 41-year old record that was caught from the Allegheny Reservoir back in 1980. The duo was fishing with live creek chub minnows, a popular and oftentimes unbeatable technique for targeting …
By: Ben Patschull from Old Style Angling With all of the distractions that the fall season brings, fishing can be swept aside as outdoorsmen trade in their rods and reels for shotguns and bows. However, as water temperatures cool and baitfish begin to gather in schools near shore, fall can deliver some of the most productive walleye bites of the …
Wisconsin walleye swim in the Mississippi River, the Great Lakes, and nearly every lake or river in between. And these fish don’t go unnoticed, there are walleye clubs, walleye tournaments, and even a festival called the ”Walleye Weekend” held annually on the shores of Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin’s largest inland lake. While we can’t break down each lake individually, we did …
Walleye anglers target fish using different methods, at different times, in different depths and with so many fishing styles and options available, selecting the right bait can be overwhelming. Whether you’re new to fishing for Walleye or just brushing up effective tactics, here are seven Walleye baits that you can rely on all year long. Jigs Jigs may be the …
Wisconsin fishing guide and friend of the program Tom Boley explains how to find for Walleye on a new or unfamiliar body of water. Watch Tom cover electronics, techniques and other sound fishing advice related to catching walleye in unfamiliar waters. For highly informative fishing content, follow and subscribe to Tom Boley Fishing on YouTube and Instagram. For highly effective …
Spring Walleye fishing can be some of the best of the year and often times anglers utilize soft plastic baits to trick hefty spring Walleye. Whether you’re rigging a crawler harness, drop shotting, or jigging vertically for walleye, a plastic presentation is tough to beat. Yes, it can even out fish live bait in the right situation. Don’t believe me? …
Did you know the world record Walleye was caught in Tennessee? That’s right, I said TENNESEE! Typically when people think of Walleye they think of Nothern states with blistering cold winters and strong allegiances to dairy. This is not wrong as Walleye were originally found only in the Great Lakes Region and Missouri and Mississippi River Basins. However, thanks to …
Knowing how to fish for walleye is something that most midwestern anglers are familiar with. Chances are if you have ever gone walleye fishing, you know the value of the elusive walleye. It seems to be every North Country fisherman’s holy grail. ‘Ole Marble Eyes may be the most prized fish in the North, but it may also be the …
You read that right. A new Missouri record jugging catch! But, a walleye? Jason Reynolds of Warsaw, Missouri caught a walleye on a jug line on Truman Lake in Benton County while (obviously) catfishing. The new record eclipsed the old “alternate method” catch by 1 lb, 1 oz. A HUGE difference, compared to most fishing records. “I first thought I …
When fishing grass or off the bottom, vertically jigging bucktails for walleye is a presentation most anglers COMPLETELY overlook. One of those “catch-em-all” baits you can toss at just about any species, bass and walleye anglers have been reaping the benefits of this mainstream saltwater bait in recent years. The bucktail jig features tinsel and hair meant to draw attention …
Using flutter spoons for walleye is a very popular technique during the ice fishing season, but also very effective in open water. Spoons offer an irresistibly erratic action while helping anglers cover water. These two inherent qualities makes spooning for walleye a popular choice for anglers, wherever walleye can be found. The color, weight, style and design make all the …
When you can locate fish either suspended or off the bottom, one of the most fun ways to entice a strike is vertical jigging for walleye. The tactic pulls fish congregated on rock piles, near structure, or suspended in open water. If you can find them, but suspect they’re finicky. Try a vertical jigging option. Vertical Jigging For Walleye Breakdown …
