Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: moldman on January 21, 2016, 11:15:10 AM
Title: Walleye Equipment Help Needed
Post by: moldman on January 21, 2016, 11:15:10 AM
Fellow Ice Fishers, Never really targeted walleye thru the ice, only caught a few while perch fishing. Wife and I would like to make a trip and fish strictly for walleye thru the ice. I believe we have most of the basics but would like your help in equipment suggested. Mostly fish in a flipover so rod length should be short? What length, action, etc., line choice and general basic lures/jigs, etc.? Any help is deeply appreciated. Thanks
Title: Re: Walleye Equipment Help Needed
Post by: holehopper on January 21, 2016, 11:20:48 AM
For lures, some jigging rapalas,and swedish pimples.
Title: Re: Walleye Equipment Help Needed
Post by: snowcone on January 21, 2016, 11:39:11 AM
short ice rods work good , I use braid with a leader on some rods. the power pro in 5lb test works great for me , its blue.. less stretch on hook set a swivel helps stop spin,..wally love leeches , gold is my fav color. wow its funny but each body of water has its own little nich on what fish hit on so adjust to where ya fish..
Title: Re: Walleye Equipment Help Needed
Post by: g on January 21, 2016, 11:42:57 AM
Agree with holehopper. Add a few blade baits (vibe or similar) and some jigging spoons like buckshot rattle spoons and you should be able to ice some eyes. I use 28-30 in. medium action rods with 8 lb. mono. Many people use braided line and have good luck with it (personal preference). Lure size depends on fish size. I use #2 to #5 jigging rapalas and #5 swedish pimples for average sized fish and if there is no current. Upsize to#6 or #7 in current so i can see my lure on my flasher. Use bigger sizes for big fish too. Blue and chrome and perch colored rapalas and prism green/gold and red or orange pimples work good. Good luck.
Title: Re: Walleye Equipment Help Needed
Post by: wmwhitten on January 21, 2016, 09:55:40 PM
Don't forget about Little Cleo's any of the colors mentioned above. Blue and Silver on Erie works well firetiger, perch, gold.
Title: Re: Walleye Equipment Help Needed
Post by: g on January 22, 2016, 08:21:59 AM
That they do. 2 years ago it was the 1/3 oz. gold and last year was the 2/5 oz. blue and silver or green and silver.
Title: Re: Walleye Equipment Help Needed
Post by: holehopper on January 22, 2016, 03:55:13 PM
Yes G,the hammered green and silver,tipped with a big ole emerald shiner,heck I'd eat that myself. :D
Title: Re: Walleye Equipment Help Needed
Post by: g on January 25, 2016, 08:26:30 AM
I know what you mean holehopper. Add a little mustard and I am liable too.