We're out here in the Niagara River and of course Antonio had to get his line in the water first. Before I even had a chance to bait my T-Turn bait rig, Antonio was already landing the first lake ...
There are lots of ways to catch walleye. Although they do suspend at times and in certain waters like Lake Erie, in many cases, walleyes stick pretty tight to the bottom. Thus, you need a sinker to ...
A nightcrawler harness is a time-tested, proven, multi-hook rig used to present live nightcrawlers in a slow but efficient and enticing way. They are especially effective for targeting walleye. The ...
Gearing up for the walleye opener is all about the little things. There's no need to shell out a couple hundred bucks for a variety of lures in all of the newest colors and configurations. Save that ...
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Best walleye lures for 2026

Walleye are wily predators. In my experience, they’re also bipolar-secretive and often slow to bite on sunny days and manic, aggressive biters when the clouds or moon come out. This means the best ...
Spinner rigs are deadly weapons for walleyes. Offering an alluring combination of fish-attracting flash, vibration, scent and taste, these churning, twirling performers are versatile standouts on the ...
Forty years ago two brothers invented a live-bait rig that would revolutionize walleye fishing. The brothers were Al and Ron Lindner and the rig was the Lindy Rig, the now-legendary product that has ...
We have begun the last phase of summer angling. You can tell summer is going fast with football training camps taking place and the Head of the Lakes Fair going this week. Before you know it, kids ...
If there's one fish that should be labeled "handle with care," it's the walleye. Handle carefully when a walleye's on the line so it doesn't escape the hook. Be extra cautious getting that prized ...
Among Minnesota anglers, answers can vary wildly. Muskie addicts tote voluminous suitcases filled with jerkbaits, bucktails, crankbaits and more. Bass anglers favor spinnerbaits, plastic worms, grubs ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Lake Erie is certainly alive, and anglers will have plenty of walleye to show off this week. Hopefully, some of the big ‘uns, as locals say, will be caught, photographed and filleted ...