Hi all, i am looking for advice on how to jig for walleye... what types of jigs, where to fish near port clinton
thanks in advance
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Hi all, i am looking for advice on how to jig for walleye... what types of jigs, where to fish near port clinton
thanks in advance
Here is how I was taught by the best Jig fisherman I know. (Gettin Jiggy). The jig your gonna use is sold at happy hooker bait. I believe it is called a tear drop jig?? Just ask Dave at hookers and he will show you what you need. Ask him what color is working.. I always start with purple, or john deer green. I buy different size weights more than different colors. 1/2 oz to 1 oz. You want to fish vertical(straight down) or as close as possiable. You will also need stinger hooks and large shinners. (Some people fish without the minnows but I think they help) Put the stinger on the jig (in the spring the walleye hit short) your catch rate will go way up. thread the minnow on thru the mouth and out the back. hook the shinger in the minnows tail.
Drop your jig down to the bottom and pretend their is a dixie cup on the bottom and slowly lift you jig out and set it back down in it until you feel weight on it and set the hook. If your drifting to fast put some drift socks out.. Guys any other advice will be helpful. I did not put where to go this question was how to jig fish. Do you know where to start.
Anywhere from the Reefs to Maumee Bay. 12-20 ft of water. Skipper covered the rest very well. One other tactic to "short strikers" is to pinch off the tail of the minnow. All ya need is the flash and olafactory senses. A good place to launch is Fenwicks, Lamberjacks, Mienke Marina. Watch the winds. South is good for 16'. West may be to rough if over 10-15mph.
Good Luck and Good Fishing
By the way. start close then work your way out
thanks skipper9 and jiginitis
I have never been a very good jig fisherman, after reading skipper9 and jiginitis posts I can understand why. Thanks guys, I love that dixie cup explanation.
An addition to the earlier comments. Toss (not cast) the jig into the drift (about 10-15 feet depending upon drift speed). Then jig. I usually get the strike as the line goes past the boat. I believe that this is because by using this method, you have the jig bouncing in the same general area a couple of times and then when you drift past the vertical spot, the jig begins to move away with the drift of the boat and it will trigger a strike
Another important thing to remember.....when you go to let your jig back down, keep you line tight.....you will notice that a lot of time these walleyes are taking your bait on the way down....the best way to explain it i guess is jig 3 or 4 times....8 to 10 times etc.....whatever it takes for you to find the exact spot when that jig is on the bottom....if you get to a point when u know your not on the bottom and your line goes slack...set the hook....the walleye is inhaling water as well as your bait so 9 out of 10 times you will not feel a tremendous bite
does any of you tip the jig with gulp or some kind of soft plastics
when do you guys start jig fishing??
I have tried plastic's with little result. I also prefer to use hair jigs with the tensil tail. I usually start fishing as soon as the docks are back in at Wild Wings.
I jig with two rods one with real shinner and the other with a gulp shinner both produce well feel more confident with ether being on my jig... We fish basicly the same way we use 1 or 2 drift socks to slow the speed down and drop lines straight down beside the boat and hop the jig up and down 4-6 inches basicly ice fishing on the boat ....Good luck when you do make it out.
will April 15th be too late for the jig bite?
That should be right in the prime time of the bite, but water temps will be the finale determining factor!Quote:
Originally Posted by jallen
what water temp you guys look for
41/42 degrees starts it off
I always jig into the drift....Two rods no minnows just a purple hair jig...Bounce one off the bottom and then the next...About 12 inches up then the other...You have a better chance of getting fish this way two rods can cover alot of water and fishing into the drift you have the first crack at any fish..I've taken my fair share of Walleye on the lake and this is what I have found works for me...
I dont normally buy any minnows neither, Im usually the first boat in the water at wild wings each year, I go straight out and shut er down, I use the purple hair jig three quarter ounce always no bigger no smaller, I cast a ways away from the boat, hold the pole fairly straight up and down give it a pop and feel for the fish to pick it up as it falls back down, keeping a tight line, drift is critical must go fairly slow sometimes using 4 drift socks as i have a big boat, I just work the jig back to the boat, however getting to the boat without a fish is real hard if you know what your doing practice makes perfect. All the reefs in the western basin holds fish in the spring they are the spawning grounds, jacks will be first, the hawgs stage out in deeper water till the right temp and at night they slip in lay there eggs and are gone, you will sometimes catch one of these beasts, but mostly male fish and this year they should be real big, I almost bet they will be in the 5-9 pound range this year most of em......hope this helps....tight lines:D
What is the best ramp or launch area to use that is closest to the reefs. I have used Turtle creek before, there are some small reefs there. Thanks guys!!
Your in the right spot. anywhere near turtle creek there are a few ramps right in that area.Quote:
Originally Posted by searay fisherman
I find it hard to beat fenwick because they have a fish filet station. Plus + + they sometimes have a real cutie at the gas pump. But i hav'nt been to lamberjacks ramp. Its all good
Good Luck and Good Fishing
Used Lamberjack's a few times, I think it is a buck or two cheaper than Fenwick and has a nice fish cleaning station. Not as crowded as Fenwick.
Hello everyone I am new to the forum. I believe that lamberjacks was 5$ to launch last year. It usually isn't too crowded, however if you have a big boat I could see it being difficult to back it onto the ramp to launch
How far off shore is the run if you come out of wildwings- fenwick to the reefs. My boat is only 16 ft, so I play the wind to deceide ohio or Mich ramps.
Most of the reef complex is with in 6 miles of wild wings marina. If your talking about jig fishing. You can come out of the channel and turn left and find plenty of fish in 5 to 15 ft of water of the beach.
I'm looking to fish the area you mentioned. I have a 17 ft modV Xpress jonboat with a 50 hp. Do you guys think my rig is adequate for jig fishing out in front of wild wings. I wouldn't go more than a couple miles out. And only in optimal weather conditions.
I have a 17 ft Xpress modified V jon boat with a 50 hp Mercury. Do you all think it would be adequate for jig fishing close to shore in front of Wild Wings?
I keep my boat at Turtle Creek and it takes longer to get out of the Creek then it does to get to where I jig for Walleye...Not more then a mile or so off shore most of the time... A few times you have to run east or West for a few minutes but for the most part your right in the mix... Good luck guys.. have seen a few fish taken out by the Radr Bouy so far this year... Sunday I'll post where I cought mine...If it all works out that is...
was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction for a hotel/motel to stay at in the area?
WV Guy
We have a couple of condos there that we rent. I have a few pictures of the condos and docks on my website. You can't get much closer to Wild WIngs and are a short boat ride to the reefs.
http://www.vacationrentals411.com/ot...ion/36652.html
Thanks and good fishing!
John
i just paid my fees for lamberjacks! ill be there from mid april to mid may. see you out there!Quote:
Originally Posted by LOWE LIFE
Nice place Capital, but only looking for two nites on a weekend, two people. Gas prices and such make your listing a little above what I am looking for. But, thanks for the reply
In Port Clinton we stay at the Commodore Perry. I've got a room booked there for May 2nd $79 a night plus tax if you tell them you're on a charter. Has a nice sports bar in the hotel so you don't have to drive anywhere for food or drink. If they are booked there is also the White Caps Motel and RV Park for around the same price but not as nice.
Doug
Just payed my dock fee, and user fee for year little over 5 bills life is good
new trolling rods came today!!! woohooo!!! now to decide which line powerpro of fireline
im sure that decission will be made at the store.
im ready to fish boys!
I used some Berkley minnows on my jigs last season. I thought they worked well. I just got my Berkley Alive minnows in the mail. They are supposed to have 400 times the sent of live bait. They sound promising but I guess we will see.