August 11,2010

• The Rainbow are biting well.
• Walleye are biting.
• Carp are back in the shallows!

August 2010

Walleye are biting well in the evenings on crawler harnesses and stick baits trolled on the edge of drop offs. We are also doing well jigging for them on the shallower shelves where they come up to feed. 1/8th and 1/4 oz. jig heads with Mister Twister tails and a piece of nightcrawler work well. Color is not nearly as important as presentation. The key to catching walleyes this time of year is to locate those areas where there are submerged points and drop offs where the fish can "stage up" in the deeper water and then move onto the shelves to feed at dusk. Finding deep submerged structure and working that structure thoroughly with a jig/crawler combo will also produce walleyes when they are holding tight. A good sonar unit as well as a gps are invaluable tools for locating this kind of structure and ensuring that you can return and locate it again. When you find areas like these, keep them close to your vest. Drifting with live bait on a "Lindy Rig" is another fantastic method to utilize when wind and weather conditions are prime for drift fishing.