River Walleye Fishing: Amazing Tactics To Catch Walleye In Rivers!
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River Walleye Fishing
Go ahead and do some research obtaining the list of state and providence record walleyes and you see that most of them were caught in rivers. I am sure you will be surprised that river walleye fishing is how the majority of record size fish are caught.Rivers do not get the same fishing pressure that lakes get so they tend to hold stable populations, and produce larger walleye.
When cold fronts come in many a walleye angler knows to head for the tributary’s and do some river walleye fishing because they are effected as much by cold fronts as the lake walleye are. For some reason, river walleyes are not effected as much from cold fronts as lake walleye. Late summer is a good time to head to the rivers because the walleyes in the lakes have plenty to eat and the water temperatures continue to rise.Lake walleyes will be scattered as the water starts it’s fall turnover, unlike the river walleye where they will be feeding the same summertime places.
Portions of rivers to the north will have open water present throughout the winter months. The tail-waters of dams, and warm water discharges will offer open water walleye fishing all winter long.
Rookies walleye fisherman have more trouble learning river walleye fishing then fishing for walleye in lakes. The new walleye fisherman many times gets discouraged on their first river fishing trip because of a poor catch and make the decision to not try again.You need to be able to adjust your walleye fishing technique by learning how the river currents and the fluctuation of the water levels effects the walleye on the river you intend to fish.
Walleyes can tolerate some current but for only short periods of time. They need some type of a current break where they can rest if they are going to stay in a strong current area of the river. You can eliminate much of the river when you start your search for walleye because of too strong of currents.
Look for downstream current breaks,pools right off the path of the main current, and downstream current breaks such as Islands, or large rock formations. Look upstream for areas that provide a likely current break areas such as made made formations to reduce river silting. Any upstream obstruction that has potential to break the current may hold walleyes.
The sweet spot of river walleye fishing are the current edges. These areas are as important as finding structure in lakes. The river walleye will go into the current looking for food, then dart back into the slack water adjacent to the current to rest.
Experienced river walleye anglers know the ideal time to fish for walleye is when water levels are low, there is good water clarity and stable water flow. When water levels are stable, and the water is clear walleyes are predicable and will located in well known areas of the river.
If you are going to go river walleye fishing when the river is rising to be successful you need to know where the walleye go under these conditions. Many times if you find these areas the fishing will be outstanding! when the water rises, Walleye will often go into a feeding frenzy, because of all the worms and insects that are washed into the river after the rains.
Mark Fleagle is an Expert Author At Ezinearticles.com. and has over 30 years of fishing experience who has written 100′s of useful fishing articles. Would you like to max out your catch on your next fishing trip? Blow your fishing buddies out of the water and get your bragging rights today! Also don’t forget to get your free copy of “78 Fishing Discoveries Unleashed” www.oldfishinghole.com
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