Walleyes are characterized by their large eyes that reflect light and olive gold color. The mouth of a walleye holds sharp teeth, making them an aggressive predator. As a result, anglers enjoy fishing for walleyes to encounter the intense battles. You can use several different fishing jigs for walleyes but the best ones will catch large walleyes in a variety of fishing situations.
Twister Tails
Twister tail jigs resemble worms that attract walleyes. The twister tails can be effective year-round, but Twin Lakes Outfitters in Ontario prefers to use twister tail jigs during the early spring when the walleyes are concentrated along the shore. Jig in shallow water during the early morning and late evening and focus on deeper water during the day. Use white, yellow, green or black twister tails weighing between 1/8-oz. and 1/4-oz.
Live Bait Jigs
Live bait jigs with night crawlers or minnows are among the best walleye fishing jigs. Anglers have used live bait jigs for decades and continue to be preferred during cold-water fishing conditions in the spring and fall. Ted Takasaki from the Walleye Hunter recommends switching between night crawlers and minnows to find out what the walleyes are biting that day. He says that walleyes may be biting the minnows at the same time they ignore night crawlers. Don't be afraid to try different presentations to attract a potential walleye.
Marabou Jigs
Marabou jigs provide a pulsating swimming action through the water that attracts walleyes. Most marabou jigs are double-coated with white, yellow, chartreuse or pink epoxy. Gerald Almy from Game and Fish recommends using 1/8-oz. to 1/2-oz. depending on the depth of the walleyes. Almy prefers using marabou jigs during the late winter and early spring as the walleyes start moving into their spawning areas. Cast the marabou jigs upstream and let the jig sink to the bottom. After hitting the bottom, slowly reel in the jig while giving the line an occasional twitch. If you are having trouble catching walleyes with the marabou jig, add a small night crawler or live minnow to the tip.
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