However, there are times I’ve trolled for walleyes going over 3 mph, especially in the summer when the water warms up. Fish are a bit more lethargic and maybe not always willing to chase after a fast-moving walleye crankbait. The same goes for cold water trolling, or at times, right after cold fronts. Spring & Current Fishingįor example, when I’m trolling current seams on rivers against any current, I sometimes troll as slow as 1 mph. This is a general rule of thumb though, so always be willing to pick it up or slow it down. Generally, we start slower early in the year and increase as the water warms up. If I had to pick only one speed for walleye trolling, it would probably be around the 2 mph mark. When using the right crankbait at the right depth, it can be deadly when trolling walleyes. I will cover walleye planer boards in-depth shortly. These are usually the most effective when fishing long flats as they are a bit of work to run. Planer boards, in their simplicity, are used to carry fishing lines away from the boat. If you’re going to be running more then 4 rods (unless you’re running 3-ways or snap weights), you’ll probably want to look into using planer boards. I will cover this in-depth further down when I get into using snap weights for trolling walleyes. So a tip to avoid this is to run 3-way rigs or snap weights on the inside lines. When that happens, it’s USUALLY a disaster.
If you’re turning fast and sliding the back of the boat around, you run the risk of your outside/inside rods tangling. If you’re fishing 4 long lines out of one boat (without planer boards), you need to be careful. A standard 4-line walleye trolling setup with long walleye rods on the outside. I use 10.5-foot walleye rods out the sides, and 5-foot “shorty” rods out of the inside when long lining all 4 rods. Basically, you’re using the longest trolling rods you have out the sides and the shorter rods back at an angle. The common walleye trolling setup for 2-4 rods is to spread them out around the boat (see the diagrams). With that being said, the number of walleye rods you use and how you use them can vary greatly. In my home state of North Dakota, I can fish 2 each. Depending on the state you fish in, you can use 1 to 4 rods (that I know of) per person. I will get deep into equipment in a bit, but for now, let’s talk basics and advanced setups of trolling. Trolling tip – I’ve always done best when trolling for walleye with the wind, instead of against it. Keep an open mind, and try not to get stuck in a rut of just fishing one way. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the opposite can happen. I’ve spent countless hours on the water perfecting my trolling, and I still feel I’m learning everyday fishing. Either you’re asking, “How to troll for walleye?” or “How Can I Be a Better Walleye Troller?” Either way, I guarantee you’ll take away from something from this article. Either way, I will cover EVERYTHING when it comes to efficient trolling for walleyes. Let me explain…įirst off, if you’re reading this you’re either a beginner at trolling walleyes or someone who trolls often but maybe looking for other approaches. And not just trolling for walleyes, I like to take an efficient approach to my fishing. I love to fish and when open water season warms up, I love walleye trolling. So you get the best of both worlds with size B thread.Hi, my name is Chris, and I’m a crankaholic… Yes, I will admit it I have a problem. It wraps like size D, so it’s a little bit easier to wrap but the finished product looks like size A. This thread is good for just about anything.
Size B Thread– Size B thread comes in a diameter of. The finished product looks the best out of all the threads because of the small diameter. Generally size A thread is used on any freshwater rods or lighter inshore rods. Size A Thread– Size A thread comes in a diameter of. Keep in mind Metallic thread is not as strong as regular nylon thread so it’s best to only use metallic thread for doing decorative butt wraps, trim bands, or inlays. With that being said, it never hurts to use color preserver on anything if you are questioning whether you need it. Metallic threads do not need color preserver. Many people ask about which thread needs color preserver and which ones do not, and the answer is any nylon or polyester thread needs color preserver. They vary from color treated (thread that has already been treated with color preserver), regular nylon, metallic, and even polyester. There are many different threads that can be used when building a rod.
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