you typically want a long rod with a moderate action to allow those plugs to dive and wiggle, but with enough backbone to get the walleye of a lifetime in the boat quickly. made from balsa, the shad rap has a unique shape and wobble that just seems to catch fish most places you take it. while most manufactures offer roughly a dozen stock colors and you have to pay to have custom colors painted up, reef runners are available …

with all that being said, we took plenty of time researching and have a list of the best crankbait colors for walleyes. and not only that, but sound is helpful in dirty water so you may want to use those with beads inside that produce a rattle. the berkley flicker minnow is a new crankbait for walleyes that are catching a lot of fish in just a short few years. the #5 is a short bait, only 2 inches in …

as fall approaches, some anglers think that bass fishing season is coming to an end, but that could not be further from the truth. between the increase in bass feeding activity and the decrease of fishing pressure on most lakes, this is a great time of year to catch a huge bass. when bass are feeding aggressively for the winter they tend to get dialed into a pattern of targeting a particular prey. this time of year bass are gorging …

the key to success is being ready to adapt to the conditions, and doing so means carrying a variety of lures. the shad rap has a subtle, wobbling action thanks in part to its balsa wood body, and it seems to draw strikes when other baits are just washing paint. as a side note, many guides and tournament anglers prefer to swap out the hooks that come stock on this lure with premium #4 trebles. when the water is clean, …

to ensure this happens, you will need to pick the best walleye trolling lures, and i’m here to help. unlike with shore fishing, when trolling, the fish will get one chance and one chance only to see your lure, so you had better make it count! you’ll often find that the walleye will circle around and have another go if you leave your lure sitting if you get a missed hit when shore fishing. figuring out the best trolling speed …