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SweetBerryWine
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05/02/2018 02:48PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
I will be heading to the Grand Marais area late May through early June.
I'll be using slip bobbers, plain/red hooks, and leeches and jigging with artificial minnows.

I have typically used 3" Gulp! black and silver shad minnows, but wanted to ask if you would recommend other soft plastics for early spring walleye?

Thanks for the information,

 
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trailcheif
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05/02/2018 11:11PM  
I’ve done well with these Cabela’s action tail shad This spring here in Wisonsin. I put them on a long shank jig head, cast them out and just work them over structure . The paddle tail action seems to really get ol’ Walters attention. Of course the Quetico Mike’s recommended Zulu’s/ Z-Man shads are an awesome bait too! They last for ever! I just got a bag of these on this year to try. Authentx PulseR They are meant for a lot of action under a slower presentation. Perfect for cold spring water! Worth a try.
Good luck!
 
05/02/2018 11:53PM  
I’ve never done better than a chartreuse jig and a white twister with a leech.
 
retired55
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05/03/2018 09:23PM  
Just ordered five packs of these swim baits, they sure look great to me! I'll try them in Quetico early June. Thanks for heads up.
 
05/04/2018 07:28AM  
I like the B fishin tackle authentix pulse-r as mentioned above as well. I am sure I butchered the name :)
 
SweetBerryWine
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05/04/2018 09:41AM  
TrailCheif,

Which color did you purchase?
I typically only bring natural colors during the spring months, but see that there are over 20 available colors.

Thanks for the suggestions!
 
trailcheif
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05/04/2018 10:16AM  
I went with the Great White, PB&J and Chartreuse. White , Purple and Chartreuse have always been good walleye colors for me. Wich one I use will depend on light conditions and water clarity.
 
trailcheif
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05/04/2018 10:25AM  
If your a dork like me you like watching fishing videos. Here’s the PulseR’s in action Rainey River Walleye
 
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