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08-13-2016, 01:49 PM #1
Question: Has anyone ever tried including a flasher when trolling for Walleye?
Just curious, since I saw flashers advertised by the Walleye Tackle Store.
I know flashers are used when trolling for salmon or steelhead, but i have never been trolling for them. ( have seen the rigging on boats in northern Michigan.
I could see where they could be hooked 4 or 5 feet in front of the lure when using down riggers, but not sure where there would be room when using jets or dispseys to achieve the depth.
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08-13-2016, 07:32 PM #2
I heard one of the Yakima pro staffers talking about running their Big Al's 4" flasher for walleye. Never tried them myself. I know the staffers are in the business of selling the sponsors product, so I don't run out and buy all the recommended products. Not saying I won't buy one to try, just not yet.
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08-14-2016, 05:44 AM #3
I've tried numerous times running large spoons as flashers ahead of cranks and spoons for walleye. No real success for me (never a hot bite day using this method). Sometimes using the small squid flashers worked but not very often. Not worth the effort for me anymore. I don't believe walleye react the same as the oilers.
You leader length becomes real long when using them.I can only hope I have earned the freedom that has been given me.
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08-14-2016, 10:14 AM #4
I have used small spoons ahead of other lures on many occasions for walleye, now I can't say that the method was a success of not, have caught some that way but also caught some without the added spoon. I look at it this way is your having a slow day why not give it a try....what have ya got to lose?
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08-15-2016, 10:26 AM #5
Good point!
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08-15-2016, 10:52 AM #6
Don't you think it might be better to try that addition when you're catching fish? You know, to see if it makes the catch ratio go up? If you're having a slow day & try that what's the point? You probably weren't going to catch anything extra on that given day anyway. Try it when they're hitting & see it it works for the better. Not on a bad day when it might not make a difference what's in front of them.
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08-15-2016, 09:15 PM #7
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08-16-2016, 06:58 PM #8
If I were a real serious walleye fisherman I just might try that but for me and my family walleye fishing is just killing time until perch fishing season starts. When I walleye fish I am just enjoying the day on the water, if I catch some fish then great, if not then OK as well. Just can't see spending hundreds of dollars in tackle to catch a few fish when I can catch many perch for only a few dollars worth of tackle. The family prefers the perch on the dinner table over the walleye so....as I said walleye fishing is just killing time till perch season turns on!
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