Catch More Walleye With Leeches
Any experienced Walleye angler knows that Walleye can be a challenge, but a very exciting and delicious one.
The goal for any angler is to catch more Walleye, and leeches can play a big part in meeting this goal.
When you and I talk about leeches, an important walleye fishing fundamental is at work.
The fundamental involves knowing the conditions you find yourself in so you can spend ...
1.
More time on productive water catching fish.
and 2.
Less time on unproductive water.
It's a simple concept, but it works like a charm.
Knowing when leeches will work well, and when to choose another type of live bait instead, can increase the time you spend catching walleye, and decrease the time needed to attract the fish.
With that out of the way, let's dive right in to some seriously effective leech techniques.
One way to make the leech more effective is to use a spinner along with the bait.
This method works well during the middle of summer until the end of this season.
If the temperature of the water drops to fifty degrees or below, leeches may not be the best option, and another live bait should be used instead for a better Walleye fishing trip.
During the summer months leeches can be an ideal bait, and ribbon leeches usually provide a lot of Walleye action.
Always make sure that your leeches are stored in a half full container of water, and that the water is from a lake or river and not the faucet.
This will keep them alive, and active for much longer.
Walleye are not usually attracted to bait that hangs limply and does not move.
Because leeches work best in warmer waters, it is a good idea to head a little deeper.
On bright or sunny days, look to weed beds and underwater structure to find the fish.
This is where the Walleye hang out, to benefit from the shade and cover.
It may be necessary to slow down the presentation speed a little, because during the warmer months the fish may become slower, and only bite when something is very attractively presented to them.
A slower leech may get a hit when one offered at a faster speed may be completely ignored.
The Walleye may only take leeches which are easily available, and reject baits which require some effort.
At night and during overcast days the fish may move in closer to shore, and during these times leeches may work effectively even in four or five feet of water.
With the right bait and the right tackle, leeches can be one of the best baits around during certain times of the year and in certain waters.
The goal for any angler is to catch more Walleye, and leeches can play a big part in meeting this goal.
When you and I talk about leeches, an important walleye fishing fundamental is at work.
The fundamental involves knowing the conditions you find yourself in so you can spend ...
1.
More time on productive water catching fish.
and 2.
Less time on unproductive water.
It's a simple concept, but it works like a charm.
Knowing when leeches will work well, and when to choose another type of live bait instead, can increase the time you spend catching walleye, and decrease the time needed to attract the fish.
With that out of the way, let's dive right in to some seriously effective leech techniques.
One way to make the leech more effective is to use a spinner along with the bait.
This method works well during the middle of summer until the end of this season.
If the temperature of the water drops to fifty degrees or below, leeches may not be the best option, and another live bait should be used instead for a better Walleye fishing trip.
During the summer months leeches can be an ideal bait, and ribbon leeches usually provide a lot of Walleye action.
Always make sure that your leeches are stored in a half full container of water, and that the water is from a lake or river and not the faucet.
This will keep them alive, and active for much longer.
Walleye are not usually attracted to bait that hangs limply and does not move.
Because leeches work best in warmer waters, it is a good idea to head a little deeper.
On bright or sunny days, look to weed beds and underwater structure to find the fish.
This is where the Walleye hang out, to benefit from the shade and cover.
It may be necessary to slow down the presentation speed a little, because during the warmer months the fish may become slower, and only bite when something is very attractively presented to them.
A slower leech may get a hit when one offered at a faster speed may be completely ignored.
The Walleye may only take leeches which are easily available, and reject baits which require some effort.
At night and during overcast days the fish may move in closer to shore, and during these times leeches may work effectively even in four or five feet of water.
With the right bait and the right tackle, leeches can be one of the best baits around during certain times of the year and in certain waters.
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