Bottom-bouncer Setup for Walleye - And Boat Control Tips

[@rippinglipsadventures]

Thanks for the tips and taking the time it took you to put this one together. Keep on fishin'!

[@BloemendaalFishing]

Thanks, buddy!

[@jam206AR]

Nice job. So many nuances to optimizing live baiting.

[@GD-xj3jd]

When I watched this you were at 3.8k subscribers and still love it!

[@tonylachapelle5857]

Best detailed video I have seen in a long time..Great job...

[@BloemendaalFishing]

Thanks, dude!

[@BacktotheBasics101]

Thank you from a fellow North Dakota up here in Dickinson, North Dakota

[@BloemendaalFishing]

Awesome, thanks!

[@ninjakiller07]

I have some fast action rods , I run them strait out the back high in the air, walleye load it up and hook them self's , you can add a slow death with a stinger ... I love to use 12 or 14 foot rods so no planner boards need ...

[@BloemendaalFishing]

Yeah, if your rods are that long, fast action probably works

[@jeffdurocher8669]

great information, thank you

[@BloemendaalFishing]

You’re welcome!

[@bernellhedstrom5839]

Great video

[@BloemendaalFishing]

Thanks, man!

[@pondgators]

Awesome video! Your channel looks really cool!! Just subbed too!👍

[@BloemendaalFishing]

Thanks, Gator!

[@ejdelvo28]

Those larger Colorado/Indianas often require 1mph+ to get spinning, but smileys/props are best from .5-.8 and usually start going a little crazy over 1mph. What's your go-to if they want it slower but also want the bigger blades, and vice versa?

[@BloemendaalFishing]

Good question I’m not sure there’s a great answer to, but those little prop blades can go about any speed.

[@Hawaiibohntr]

Do you launch from the Garrison ramp? I'll be there in spring, house is due completed by May 1. Coleharbor is my fav spot then I get access to Wolfcreek back waters. Who know maybe even run the camera for ya one day.

[@BloemendaalFishing]

All depends on the day. I’ve launched at at least five or six different ones this year.

[@carlforget3023]

What particular rod and reel do you use?

[@BloemendaalFishing]

I’ve been using Berkeley lightning rods 6.6 medium moderate, but I’d like a little longer ideally. Maybe a slight upgrade would be nice. But I don’t think one needs a super fancy rod for the technique. Just one something that’ll load up nicely before the fish knows anything.

[@DirtyJobsGuy1]

So 2’ lead doesn’t scare the fish from the weight?

[@BloemendaalFishing]

Not usually. Certainly not Sakakawea. Clear lakes it may pay to make the leaders longer, but I’ve used bottom bouncers to catch walleye any lake I’ve ever been.

[@chrishillard4950]

Do you use a snap swivel to attach the bouncer to the main line or tie direct?

[@BloemendaalFishing]

I mostly have tied direct, but using some kind of snap is a good idea, especially for changing weights quickly. I just started trying that this year, and I plan to do it that way more next year.

[@chrishillard4950]

Do you loop knot the leader to the bouncer swivel or do you tie the leader to a barrel swivel and then attach it to the bouncer swivel? @@BloemendaalFishing

[@BloemendaalFishing]

I prefer not to have a swivel as I don’t like the bouncer twisting, though it shouldn’t anyway if you keep tension on the line at all times

[@elihusmails]

1oz per 10 feet, at what speed range?

[@BloemendaalFishing]

Good point…1 mph