On the leader behind the plug are colored 6mm beads to space the front hook at the. Many features for the walleye fisherman along with walleye fishing news, reports, guides, message boards, calendar of events and much more walleye. Whether youre a beginner going in for the first time and still learning how. Follow the precision trolling guide for depth curves based on how much line you let out. The engagement of the main drag, if a fish hits while the diver is creeping out, can be activated by flipping the spool control lever or by simply turning the reel handle engaging the main drag. Trolling bigwater walleyes is grosss second book with. Trolling bigwater walleyes by gross,w h chip and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There are many color options, including fishusa custom colors, and they can achieve up to 27 feet when trolling. My newest passion in walleye fishing the past couple years has been trolling. Its a method nascak, a fishing guide, has used for years to catch walleyes on the mississippi river near his home in winona, minn.
Sometime i think the main forage base on winnebago is wally divers. This bait has picked up steam in the great lakes region since its inception and has proven to be a top choice for walleye anglers. A veteran walleye angler himself, author chip gross covers every aspect of walleye trolling, offering advice on basic and advanced trolling equipment, trolling setups throughout the fishing year, choosing crankbaits and other lures, determining when and where to fish, night trolling for walleyes, purchasing and rigging a boat for walleye. The big water edition has curves for mono, braid,wire,copper, everything. Jet divers from luhr jensen dive to a specific depth when trolled. Dipsy diver o rings are used to extend the diving depth of dipsy divers used trolling.
Now its up to you to put them to work on your next walleye fishing. The wally diver series is cotton cordells most popular line and an essential trolling bait for walleye anglers everywhere. Reels for trolling dipsy on wire tackle and techniques. Alternative walleye trolling tactics by mark romanack. Things you want in a quality jigging rod include a very sensitive blank, comfortable and sensitive handle material, an overall lightweight design, and a compact package. If you plan to fish with dipsy divers youre going to need some rods and reels that are specifically designed for fishing with divers. Quinte fishing view topic dipsy diver vs lead core. The idea is to get a bait into a walleyes dining room and keep it there as long as possible, thus increasing your odds for finding a few takers. Diving devices and planner boards lake michigan angler. If youve seen the seminars by the pros, yes this is the book.
I recently started walleye fishing and i dont know what im doing. The wally divers fame began on the great lakes, where its been one of the top walleye trolling bait for many years. Dipsy divers are amazing, i fish with down riggers and dipsy divers and both are successful. Any suggestions on what to buy and how many would be appreciated.
Precision trolling data, llc is an independent company that documents the diving depth of popular fishing lures such as crankbaits and also common trolling hardware such as diving planers and also sinking lines like lead core. Youll even explore the unique experience of night fishing. On lake erie his go to method for trolling up walleye are small spoons like the wolverine jr. Its slender profile and tight wiggle produces big bites from walleyes and bass everywhere. For walleye they need to be set hair trigger so they release on the bite. For all practical purposes, dipsys arent normally run behind inline planers or even big boards for that matter, too much drag. With cheaper trolling reels, youll notice the drag is kind of touchy and weak. Walleye trolling tutorialsin the videos below we go over a number of factors for. Troll at faster speeds in clear water clear waters, sunny skies, and highvisibility make walleye harder to catch. Id prefer to just order a complete setup, but am not opposed to buying separately.
Getting a crankbait to run where you want it, when you want it, is the key to successful crankbait use. Walleye trolling guide everything you need for trolling. As i write this in the spring of 2014, hes the reigning flw walleye tour champion after contourtrolling deep breaks at lake oahe, s. On top is a brads mini 3 super cut plug with a 2 smile spinner blade tied inline with 4 mm beads to space it ahead of the plug so as to not effect the plugs action. To figure of the depth the are running try the precision trollers big lake addition book.
Dipsy diver rods are 9 and 10foot rods and the reels are level wind line counter reels. Shallowrunning baits, such as a rapala j9, work well for trolling over the top of weeds to avoid hangups. Are there any good rod combos that cover planer boards, dipsy divers, downriggers, etc or do i need a few types of rods. Experimentation is definitely encouraged when pursuing these wily creatures. Erie outfitters carries a wide variety of trolling divers. This method allows you to cover a large area in a short period of time. Called the trollers bible by keith kavajecz, gary parsons, ted takasaki, and other great anglers who use trolling as one of their productive techniques. The biger the dipsy diver, the deeper you can go, the stiffer rod you will need. Whether youre fishing from shore or on a boat, on a river or massive lake. Posted in bass fishing tips panfishing tips trout fishing tips walleye fishing tips perch fishing tips striper fishing tips ice fishing tips inshore fishing tips offshore fishing tips by scott faldon. Captain jake romanack captains on both lake erie and lake michigan.
Stainless steel directional trolling divers for salt and freshwater fishing. Hot walleye trolling techniques by rick olson for walleyes. Was looking at this setup, but im not too fond of the cabelas rod. I fish in lake erie and i was told to start by trolling crawler harnesses behind dipsy divers.
I have mine set loose enough that it releases on most white perch while walleye fishing on erie. Planer boards, walleye boards, or dipsy divers for walleye. This is a circular diving device commonly know as a dipsey diver. When trolling with lures, choose the color carefully based on the water conditions in. As a walleye fishing addict, its easy to get hung up on the shapes, sizes, and colors of your lures and baits. Deeperrunning baits, such as cotton cordells wally diver, work well for probing the edges of breaklines or around shoals. Thanks to all the moms who are teaching kids to fish or even just putting up with our obsession. Pulling an untripped dipsy with a big walleye will not be fun with a walleye rod.
It is a great reference book while out on the water, and is a mustread for anyone that is serious about trolling in a freshwater environment. I run a mix of dipsy divers, slide divers, down riggers, wire drop weights and mono drop weights. Precision trolling data uses highly trained scuba divers and sophisticated scuba techniques to actually observe lures. Trolling deep diving cranks on a short amount of line. Illustration by ryan kirby in may, most walleye waters are still cold, and the bulk of the big girls will be in their postspawn stages. In this article youll learn about using downriggers and planer boards to maximize your trolling. Walleye rush trolling tips contour trolling, speed trolling, trolling with crankbaits, walleye trolling. Four ways to troll for trout, salmon, crappies, walleyes, and northern pike. Its another fishing trip for us, and were going to tackle and learn how to troll for walleye. If your looking for a low cost solution for deeper depth trolling, these are a good choice.
They work very well here wether it is trolling suspended fish in the mud, casting them on reef tops, contour trolling reefs or trolling in the rivers. Simple, unique tips for catching bigger walleye more often. Once i spool them up, i dont want to change things too much so i can get some consistency from my line counter. Jigging is a staple technique in walleye fishing, and one of the easiest ways to make just about any angler a better jig fisherman is by using the right stuff. Trolling speed is important depending on what type of fish your targeting.
While it has the same body as reef runners 800 series deep diver, this. Understanding the best trolling tactics will help you catch more walleye. Id recommend to anybody who is serious about trolling for walleyes, salmon, etc. Walleye 411 is your online guide to walleye fishing. Shown in the photo below are other terminal gear that can be effective when diver trolling. Walleye night trolling fishing techniques learn how to. The familiar dive curves made popular in the precision trolling book are now incorporated into easy to use pickers or wheels. What size dipsy divers to buy walleye fishing forum. I just bought a couple trolling rigs, long rods with the counters etc. After picking the brains of some of the midwests best professional walleye fishermen and area guides, we came away with 20 of the best tips, tactics, secrets and bits of advice that any serious walleye fisherman could hope to know. Like a cats eye, a walleyes eye reflects light, thanks to a special layer known as the tapetum lucidum. This makes finding them much faster and easier than using any other method. If youre looking to catch steelhead or salmon bump that speed up to 2. My favorite is brown top, yellow side and red veins running down the side.
Whether you are a midwest angler, fishing minnesota, wisconsin and lake erie tributaries, or a pacific northwest walleye hound youll find this rig is highly applicable. Ive used both mono and braid for trolling before but wanted to see what people are up to these days. Its in the name, there is no surprise that the bandit walleye deep diver is a proven walleye killer. Introduction to walleye fishing techniques howstuffworks.
The walleyes distinctive characteristic is its large flat eye. My dipsey rods for walleye run 50 pound power pro, my dipseys for salmon i use wire line. On quinte i run 1 rod with a dipsey diver, maybe 25% of the time, usually with a spoon for the lure. Romanack uses scuba diving techniques to document the depth of popular lures and trolling gear, then publishes his findings in both an. Precision trolling is a book that gives you the diving curve for many of the crank baits, shallow and deep divers. Four ways to troll for trout, salmon, crappies, walleyes. Ptds apps and ptd stickers contain invaluable dive curve data to control depth of your lures. Its also what gives these fish a key offensive edge over their prey.
If you are looking to use dipsy divers, i suggest using 20 lb. I regularly run 2, 3 or 5 colour lead cores on quinte. Best trolling rodreel or combo walleye message central. We are operating our distribution center in compliance with enhanced safety procedures for our team and within new government regulations where we operate. Many features for the walleye fisherman along with walleye fishing news, reports, guides, message boards. Trolling snubbers for dipsy divers, wire line and other applications.
Cought a lot of white bass, had to leave by 5pm the ne wind was building up. Night trolling for walleyes stories and adventures. Trolling dipsy divers and inline planer boards creates a significant amount of tension on your rods. The next most important factor in a walleye trolling reel is the drag. Reduce the time you spend finding the fish zone with your favorite lures and trolling equipment. Contrary to what you might have heard, walleye are not sensitive to light. Four ways to find and hook fish at the hottest time of the year. Tru trip divers by big fish tuff tackle walleye tackle store. With proper trolling reels, theyll be much easier to set and wont strip or fail in the vast majority of situations. Dont get me wrong, theres something special about a thump on a jig, a slip bobber dropping, or a tap on a live bait rig. Another top trolling choice is a spinner rig tipped with a worm, leech, or minnow. Do a lot of walleyepike trolling and am looking for some new setups. The dipsy divers come with a dive chart based on 2.
You want to invest in some rod holders that will be stable and can handle the constant strain. I will admit it, i flat out love trolling for walleyes. I have a 16 12 boat i want to rig up for walleye fishing and some salmon fishing when theyre closer in shore. Trolling for walleye trolling is one of the most popular ways to fish for walleyes. The bottomwalker trolling setup is without a doubt one of the most popular and effective rigs used to target walleye. There are hundreds of elements to trolling, hundreds of methods, and strategies, and this book sums them all up in a nononsense manner that is very useful. With temperatures steadily increasing and walleye spawning. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical.
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