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Joe B
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07/19/2017 09:00PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
Hi there, I am new to this forum and was looking for some advice. I am planning on heading up to BWCA Labor Day weekend with my wife and currently have an EP 37 permit. I've been to Quetico twice but never the BWCA. I'm not dead set on this EP and would be willing to change if another one opens up for Sep. 1. We are looking to do some fishing and if possible, would like to catch some walleyes. I was thinking maybe bring in some leeches and fish under slip bobbers, or potentially crawlers, whichever seems to work best that time of year. Any advice? If anyone has any advice for lakes with good quantities of walleyes (don't need trophies... I'd rather catch a bunch of eaters) or the types of structure/depths we should be fishing, that would be awesome. Is polly,koma or malberg any good? Maybe Brule or Alton? Thanks so much for any and all advice!!
 
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QueticoMike
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07/20/2017 09:53AM  
quote rdgbwca: "Books have been written on the subject.


Also see this thread."


I've never heard of that book. Did you read it?
 
07/20/2017 10:10AM  
quote QueticoMike: "
quote rdgbwca: "Books have been written on the subject.



Also see this thread."



I've never heard of that book. Did you read it?"


Yes. I read it. I found the advice detailed and helpful. I also saw his presentation at Canoecopia this year.

I am planning my first trip to the bwca the first full week of August. I have never caught a walleye before. I tend to research ahead of time. In the absence of a guide or going with someone who knows what they are doing, forums, books, articles and youtube videos are what I have to go on.

The basic advice of his book is to use a jig tied directly to the main line and a large white twister tail. He even has a picture showing the wrong way and the right way to impale the twister on the jig head. The book details his recommendation for jig weight, line strength and twister tail length. He also gives advice for locating the fish.

Based on pictures I have seen, I am not sure if the book would help you QueticoMike. You seem to have no problem catching fish, including walleye.

I am also a fan of live bait. That is why I also linked to the thread on using a live leech.

 
07/21/2017 03:52PM  
quote QueticoMike: "
quote rdgbwca: "Books have been written on the subject.

Also see this thread."


I've never heard of that book. Did you read it?"

I have read the kindle version of book and there is some good information in there. Seems to come down to a jig and white twister tail in windblown areas from what I remember. He has one about Lake Trout fishing also, but I haven't gotten very far in that one yet.
 
yogi59weedr
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07/21/2017 07:47PM  
So what is the right way and wrong way to put a tail on a jig..?
Frankly I have always placed it so the tail is up with the hook.
Lately I have been putting the tail down.
I most always tip with a minnow so it makes sense to get the tail out of the way.
I can't tell the difference in which catches more....
 
07/21/2017 09:38PM  
quote yogi59weedr: "So what is the right way ... to put a tail on a jig..?
"


Basically the tail should be curled opposite the hook point.

An example picture using a curly tail grub.

The author says that attaching this way gives the tail more action.
 
lundojam
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07/22/2017 03:56AM  
It looks like you are on the right track. Those lakes are all good. Slip bobber and leech in intermediate/shallow depths early in the morning and at sunset. Brule and Alton will be easier to get to in terms of portaging. That time of year, if you can find main lake structure, fish it. Don't overlook deeper weed edges. Pitching a tiny jig/half crawler will work,too.
 
QueticoMike
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07/22/2017 12:18PM  
quote rdgbwca: "
quote QueticoMike: "
quote rdgbwca: "Books have been written on the subject.



Also see this thread."




I've never heard of that book. Did you read it?"



Yes. I read it. I found the advice detailed and helpful. I also saw his presentation at Canoecopia this year.


I am planning my first trip to the bwca the first full week of August. I have never caught a walleye before. I tend to research ahead of time. In the absence of a guide or going with someone who knows what they are doing, forums, books, articles and youtube videos are what I have to go on.


The basic advice of his book is to use a jig tied directly to the main line and a large white twister tail. He even has a picture showing the wrong way and the right way to impale the twister on the jig head. The book details his recommendation for jig weight, line strength and twister tail length. He also gives advice for locating the fish.


Based on pictures I have seen, I am not sure if the book would help you QueticoMike. You seem to have no problem catching fish, including walleye.


I am also a fan of live bait. That is why I also linked to the thread on using a live leech.


"


Thanks, I was just curious if it was worth reading. It doesn't sound like anything out of the ordinary.
 
CityFisher74
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07/26/2017 08:25AM  
quote QueticoMike: "
quote rdgbwca: "
quote QueticoMike: "
quote rdgbwca: "Books have been written on the subject.




Also see this thread."




I've never heard of that book. Did you read it?"




Yes. I read it. I found the advice detailed and helpful. I also saw his presentation at Canoecopia this year.



I am planning my first trip to the bwca the first full week of August. I have never caught a walleye before. I tend to research ahead of time. In the absence of a guide or going with someone who knows what they are doing, forums, books, articles and youtube videos are what I have to go on.



The basic advice of his book is to use a jig tied directly to the main line and a large white twister tail. He even has a picture showing the wrong way and the right way to impale the twister on the jig head. The book details his recommendation for jig weight, line strength and twister tail length. He also gives advice for locating the fish.



Based on pictures I have seen, I am not sure if the book would help you QueticoMike. You seem to have no problem catching fish, including walleye.



I am also a fan of live bait. That is why I also linked to the thread on using a live leech.



"



Thanks, I was just curious if it was worth reading. It doesn't sound like anything out of the ordinary. "


The dude is getting $13 a pop for a book telling folks to use a jig with white twister tail in the boundary waters.....this is akin to whoever invented the pet rock.
 
QueticoMike
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07/26/2017 09:05AM  
quote CityFisher74: "
quote QueticoMike: "
quote rdgbwca: "
quote QueticoMike: "
quote rdgbwca: "Books have been written on the subject.





Also see this thread."





I've never heard of that book. Did you read it?"




Yes. I read it. I found the advice detailed and helpful. I also saw his presentation at Canoecopia this year.



I am planning my first trip to the bwca the first full week of August. I have never caught a walleye before. I tend to research ahead of time. In the absence of a guide or going with someone who knows what they are doing, forums, books, articles and youtube videos are what I have to go on.



The basic advice of his book is to use a jig tied directly to the main line and a large white twister tail. He even has a picture showing the wrong way and the right way to impale the twister on the jig head. The book details his recommendation for jig weight, line strength and twister tail length. He also gives advice for locating the fish.



Based on pictures I have seen, I am not sure if the book would help you QueticoMike. You seem to have no problem catching fish, including walleye.



I am also a fan of live bait. That is why I also linked to the thread on using a live leech.



"




Thanks, I was just curious if it was worth reading. It doesn't sound like anything out of the ordinary. "



The dude is getting $13 a pop for a book telling folks to use a jig with white twister tail in the boundary waters.....this is akin to whoever invented the pet rock."


Use the the pet rock for an anchor and the mood ring for jigging :)
 
07/26/2017 09:17AM  
quote QueticoMike:

Use the the pet rock for an anchor and the mood ring for jigging :)"


LOL
 
Quacker1
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07/26/2017 09:45AM  
I used to think I was a pretty good walleye fisherman but after reading many of the forums I'm barely making the beginner rank. It appears from what I've read if you take jig heads, white plastic curly tails as well as slip bobbers, small hooks and leeches you can't go wrong.

I feel a bit incompetent, I have tried using slip bobbers without success, this seems like a method a grade school kid could figure out in no time. Are there any tricks to fishing this effectively or am I just a dumb a-- from missouri?
 
treehorn
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07/26/2017 02:51PM  
quote Quacker1: "I used to think I was a pretty good walleye fisherman but after reading many of the forums I'm barely making the beginner rank. It appears from what I've read if you take jig heads, white plastic curly tails as well as slip bobbers, small hooks and leeches you can't go wrong.


I feel a bit incompetent, I have tried using slip bobbers without success, this seems like a method a grade school kid could figure out in no time. Are there any tricks to fishing this effectively or am I just a dumb a-- from missouri?"


I think the biggest thing you may be missing would be to know the depth you're fishing. If you've got your bait laying on a rock at the bottom, or suspended 14 feet above the bottom, you're not going to get much action.
 
QueticoMike
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07/26/2017 03:35PM  
You need to be in the right place at the right time. Also fishing 6 to 12 inches off the bottom helps when live bait fishing.
 
QueticoMike
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07/26/2017 03:35PM  
You need to be in the right place at the right time. Also fishing 6 to 12 inches off the bottom helps when live bait fishing.
 
wharrier
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07/27/2017 10:36AM  
Another thing to consider if you're not fishing a known spot or don't have confidence in it is to start with a seeking approach. Paddle around casting a jig or trolling a crank bait. Once you locate some fish, anchor up and throw out the bobbers.
 
mastertangler
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07/27/2017 04:44PM  
quote CityFisher74: "
quote QueticoMike: "
quote rdgbwca: "
quote QueticoMike: "
quote rdgbwca: "Books have been written on the subject.





Also see this thread."





I've never heard of that book. Did you read it?"




Yes. I read it. I found the advice detailed and helpful. I also saw his presentation at Canoecopia this year.



I am planning my first trip to the bwca the first full week of August. I have never caught a walleye before. I tend to research ahead of time. In the absence of a guide or going with someone who knows what they are doing, forums, books, articles and youtube videos are what I have to go on.



The basic advice of his book is to use a jig tied directly to the main line and a large white twister tail. He even has a picture showing the wrong way and the right way to impale the twister on the jig head. The book details his recommendation for jig weight, line strength and twister tail length. He also gives advice for locating the fish.



Based on pictures I have seen, I am not sure if the book would help you QueticoMike. You seem to have no problem catching fish, including walleye.



I am also a fan of live bait. That is why I also linked to the thread on using a live leech.



"




Thanks, I was just curious if it was worth reading. It doesn't sound like anything out of the ordinary. "



The dude is getting $13 a pop for a book telling folks to use a jig with white twister tail in the boundary waters.....this is akin to whoever invented the pet rock."


Curious how it compares to your book?
 
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