Walleye Fishing

[Dan360]

I have never had a chance to fish for Walleyes and was wondering if anyone has an open seat. I would like to go with someone who knows how to fish for walleye because I think it would be a waste of time for me to beat water. I'm willing to help pay for whatever, so you won't get stranded with a "thanks" :)

If you'd like to get to know me a little bit first, feel free to PM me. I'm excited to get on the water!

[the_admeral]

I have never had a chance to fish for Walleyes and was wondering if anyone has an open seat. I would like to go with someone who knows how to fish for walleye because I think it would be a waste of time for me to beat water. I'm willing to help pay for whatever, so you won't get stranded with a "thanks" :)

If you'd like to get to know me a little bit first, feel free to PM me. I'm excited to get on the water!


P.M on the way.

[dbuechler]

I have never had a chance to fish for Walleyes and was wondering if anyone has an open seat. I would like to go with someone who knows how to fish for walleye because I think it would be a waste of time for me to beat water. I'm willing to help pay for whatever, so you won't get stranded with a "thanks" :)

If you'd like to get to know me a little bit first, feel free to PM me. I'm excited to get on the water!


I heard that the WALLEYE club in Olympia is planning to have an outing the 12 of April down around Longview area??? AnD they are going to be looking for the EYE.???

[Dan360]

Sweet, I'll look into it.

[teachertug]

That would be interesting. I live in Longview.

TT

[jerome]

I really want to hit up the Walleye, however...
I am in need of some pointers.
While I know the smart thing to do would be to find an open seat
with somebody experienced or a guide, but...
The perverbial, hole in the water into which I throw $$ into, is
costly enough. What I am really lookin for is somebody, aside from any
informational replies, who wouldn't mind letting me fallow along.
Providing my rig would be sufficient?.?.
I have an 18 ft Ranger, I/O, no kicker but I do have the bow mount trolling set-up. It's an '83, so it's not super low low profile, but it does have a pretty short freeboard. Will that be okay? I would rather learn, doing it in my own boat. Since I have one

[Hunter56787]

That would be interesting. I live in Longview.

TT

I live in Longview also, it might be very interesting to see how they do...

[Bucky]

I make a few trips a year up near the Biggs area every year. You have to keep an eye on the weather, windy conditions can wreck your day. If things look good you need to get on the water before daylight as you may only get to fish until noon or until the wind blows you off. I don't start until after mothers day because the water temps are still cool and the fish will be coming off the spawn then. From what I have been hearing this year the water temps are colder and the spawn will be later. They eat like crazy after the spawn. The tricky part about walleye fishing is finding the fish. You can find them in 10 feet of water to 30 feet. Once you find them try to stay at that depth. I primarily use worm harness spinners with bottom walker weights trolled just faster than the river currents to keep your spinner blades going. Constant monitoring of the bottom is key. Don't drag your weights, keep them close to the bottom though. A medium action rod with a light tip will help feel the ticks on the bottom.
There are a lot of commercially made spinners available. Hook your worm so it pulls as straight as possible. You catch a lot of smallies in the process of walleye fishing but there is a big difference in the bite. Walleyes generally don't rip your rod down, you will usually just feel a slow pull down on the rod like your hooked on the bottom. Lift the rod slowly and if you feel slow tugs it is a walleye. They are not great fighters but a great challenge to catch and super good eating. Shoot me a PM if you have any more specific questions.

[the_admeral]

quote=Bucky;1952825]I make a few trips a year up near the Biggs area every year. You have to keep an eye on the weather, windy conditions can wreck your day. If things look good you need to get on the water before daylight as you may only get to fish until noon or until the wind blows you off. I don't start until after mothers day because the water temps are still cool and the fish will be coming off the spawn then. From what I have been hearing this year the water temps are colder and the spawn will be later. They eat like crazy after the spawn. The tricky part about walleye fishing is finding the fish. You can find them in 10 feet of water to 30 feet. Once you find them try to stay at that depth. I primarily use worm harness spinners with bottom walker weights trolled just faster than the river currents to keep your spinner blades going. Constant monitoring of the bottom is key. Don't drag your weights, keep them close to the bottom though. A medium action rod with a light tip will help feel the ticks on the bottom.
There are a lot of commercially made spinners available. Hook your worm so it pulls as straight as possible. You catch a lot of smallies in the process of walleye fishing but there is a big difference in the bite. Walleyes generally don't rip your rod down, you will usually just feel a slow pull down on the rod like your hooked on the bottom. Lift the rod slowly and if you feel slow tugs it is a walleye. They are not great fighters but a great challenge to catch and super good eating. Shoot me a PM if you have any more specific questions.[/quote]

:agree: Great advice. Like he said. The key is locating them. Below john day dam, Irrigon, and below McNary dam are good spots. I have never fished below John day but I know it's closer to you, and it is a fantastic fishery. If anyone ever gets up to McNary dam area. Give me a P.M. I wouldn't mind someone else on the boat. I am taking out Dan360 out this weekend. The only thing you have to watch out for over here is the WIND.

[Dan360]

I'm stoked about the whole thing :meme:

I just looked at the weather for Hermiston, OR, and its supposed to be 79 and sunny on Saturday with wind at 7 mph.