How to jig for spring walleye

[capt charlie]

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

[searay fisherman]

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!!

[Go-Time]

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.

[jiginitis69]

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

[kodiak50]

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.

[Windyeyes]

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

[searay fisherman]

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.

[LOWE LIFE]

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...

[wvguy71]

was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction for a hotel/motel to stay at in the area?

[capitalwalleye]

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