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Well fishermen, it seems the walleye have slowed down a bit in the river.  This cold (normal) weather has got them a bit tight lipped.  We have also heard reports of some females being spawned out already.  Not sure what’s going on, but this crazy weather have go the fish a bit jacked up.  Still getting reports of guys taking fish from Alter all the way down to Sinbad’s, just not as many. We did have some good wind, so the river is bound to be a bit milky this weekend.  Guys are jigging with the usual Fin-S and minnows as well as some Berkley Gulp.  Good luck and let us know how you did.

Well it seems the water has warmed enough and now the walleye are going crazy in the river.  Fishermen are using everything but the kitchen sink and catching fish.  Lots of guys fishing around Mudd Island, but it appears that walleye are stacked just about everywhere from the mouth of the river on down to Wyandotte. Lots of guys have been using jigs tipped with live minnows, Fin-s, or wyandotte worms. This is the best time of the year to fill your freezer, but try to through the big females back when you can.  Good luck and be safe.

By: Daniel Eggertsen

Walleye are easy to catch in the Detroit River if you know a bit about the walleye. For instance, it doesn’t like sound, it doesn’t like the light, and it loves food. Walleye will usually attempt to stay deep in the water, so be sure that the jigs you are using have enough of a bb weight of some type to sink into the water; and the jigs are a bit colorful so the walleye will be sure to see them. Also, another tip is to be sure to use jigs that won’t swivel or twist too much.

A good tip to remember with your lure or jig is that “if you don’t feel it on the bottom” you aren’t going to catch that walleye. However, when it comes to your boat, use a trolling motor, and if possible go into the wind or the river’s current. This decreases the noise as well. You don’t have to have a huge engine or fast boat to catch those walleye in the Detroit River.

Of course, you have to have patience and give the walleye time to get adjusted to the jig or lure being on the bottom. As they get used to the jig they will then of course presume it is food and therefore attempt to eat it. When this happens and you feel that initial tug, don’t yank your rod; instead slowly reel and then when you know the walleye is virtually trying to swim away from you and the boat, it is hooked. This is the time to reel it in.

Something else to remember is that walleye are carnivores, which means they love to eat minnows or smaller prey.

There are a variety of tips for various times of year too. In these situations, fishing in the Detroit River for walleye is usually best in the early months of spring. One tip that has proven successful too is the temperature of the surface water. If the water is less than fifty degrees the walleye seem to like body bait rather than stick bait. However, once the water temperature does change and get warmer, the walleye like the lures better as bait. So, in all fairness this is a good tip to keep in mind as well. When the conditions are set just right, it is possible to catch literally dozens of huge, adult walleyes in a single day. Although keeping a limit on what an individual catches is a good idea too.

Amazingly, for many fish anglers the best tips and secrets are learned while fishing for walleye. Some people think it’s from experience while others disagree. Tips sometimes have to be based on the surrounding area and where exactly the walleye are capable of jumping on a fat night crawler. Remember they are carnivores and this is enticing to them. In addition to these tips and strategies, an avid walleye angler can find several different web sites that are detailed in walleye fishing.

These web sites often offer detailed information and strategies that actually are effective in a really good catch.

Author Resource:-> Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best walleye fishing information possible. Get more information on walleye fishing here: http://www.askwalleyefishing.com/

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