Walleye Fishing Jig - Casting, Vertical Jigging Tips and Methods

Casting Jigs For WalleyeIf you plan on working a shallow reef , anchor in a
No other artificial walleye lure will catch walleyes asdeep water position , so the the wind will push you
consistently as a lead head jig designed specificallyto the edge of the reef. If do not get any walleye
for the walleye. If you think about it, there is anbites, don't quit! move you your boat about 20yards
excellent reason the walleye jig is so universal.to left or right and anchor again. Repeat this process
Walleye spend the majority of there time on theuntil you get a walleye hit.
bottom of what ever type of water they areIf the walleye are not schooled, and are located at
located in.different points about the reef, or breakline, drift
Among the most versatile of artificial lures foryour your boat near the reef or breakline but but not
walleye , a walleye jig can be fished many differenton it, then cast your walleye fishing jig towards the
ways.You can cast from and anchored or driftingshallows working the jig back towards you.I would
boat, jig vertically for walleye while drifting with therecommend you have your electric trolling motor
wind or current, or troll slowly while bumping the jigready to keep you running parallel with the reef or
along the bottom. And, you can fish a walleye jigbreakline.Use your trolling motor to keep you boat
plain when the walleyes are biting, or you can tip itdrifting parallel to the reef or breakline. If you catch a
with live bait when the fishing is slow.walleye toss out a marker and work the area until
Casting walleye fishing jigsthe fish stop biting then move on.
One of the most commonly used fishing techniquesIf the walleyes are suspended off the bottom ,
used while jigging for walleye is casting. Castingcount your jig for walleye down to different depths
works great when the walleye move into theafter you cast then begin to reel your line in. When
shallows and is typically the preferred method byyou get a strike make sure you remember your
most walleye anglers in this situation.If the walleyescount. (I right it down). Then repeat the same count
are in the shallows it's important not to spook them.on the next cast.
Make sure you anchor far enough away, but stillRemember casting jigs for walleye work best when
being able to cast into the shallows.the fish or in the shallows.