Bottom Walkers and Worm Harnesses for Walleye [The Basics]

[@jackbaskin371]

Enjoyed the video and shared it with a friend of mine that convinced me to fish for Walleye 4 or 5 years ago. We go to Banks each May and I usually out fish him. He usually complains that I let the rig hit the bottom and says it stirs up mud and scares the fish and causes hang ups. Heard that for a couple years then finally asked him, if that is the case, why is it called a "bottom bouncer"? Your video cleared that up and I learned about the weight/depth from you. Heading to Banks in about a month to spend a few days with him and his wife, will be paying attention to the information you provided. Old man learning new things. Thank You.

[@dlmsarge8329]

New subscriber here, catching up on some of your videos. I troll for walleye in my Hobie PA12 on smallish lakes in Ontario, Canada using bottom bouncers and worm rigs just like you've shown. It's a super productive method especially with a line counter reel, I use the Abu Garcia Max DLC paired with a St. Croix 7'6" Eyecon rod. In Aug when the fish are a bit spooky and have seen some pressure, I will switch to using 3 or 4 large split shot and let more line out to get down to where the fish are. It's not exactly "finesse" fishing but I rarely get skunked. Thanks for the great content!!

[@pdxfisher1]

Great video! That was some incredible action and the water was like glass. Amazing all the way around!

[@travis6923]

Really enjoyed this one! Loved seeing the strikes. Man those are going to taste delicious!!!

[@spiltmilt]

Hard to beat Banks Lake Walleye for taste!

[@Tylersloan6]

Good video man

[@briansims8235]

Great video, very informative

[@Mrpike69]

More walleye videos!!!

[@RiotProductions]

right on man. Nice haul

[@fishingthe509]

What size line do you usually run?

[@spiltmilt]

Either 10 lb mono or 20 or 30 lb braid works too

[@waynehughes8616]

I am a newbee to Walleye. Scheduled to fish Walleye in upper lake Roosevelt second week in August, 2020. Looking to tie my own Walleye spinner rigs. What test leader, size and color Smile blade, hook type and size for double hook spinner and slow death hook should I purchase? What color and size of beads?

[@simonkinney5385]

What direction do you troll with crankbaits and spinner rigs? Upstream or downstream?

[@spiltmilt]

Cranks upstream. Spinners downstream

[@fishgrubblades1779]

Great video

[@Eric-gi9kg]

Thanks again for the great video Tyler. Do you have a go to color(s), for the spinner rigs?

[@micahsnellfishes]

Think a kokanee rod would work okay for trolling for walleyes? or would a bass rod or something along the lines of that be better

[@spiltmilt]

Yes I use them for walleye trolling all the time

[@hannibalgrim]

Nice. Also, nice views of Steamboat .

[@hitstick567]

Are spinners the only feasible thing to troll with bouncers? Would something like a floating rapala work even with the slow troll speeds needed?

[@spiltmilt]

Floating Rapalas and even small unweighted swim baits also work

[@nickgaeta3303]

3 way swivel with sinker should work instead of bottom walker ?

[@spiltmilt]

It can, a bit more snaggy though

[@gennadiishaverda291]

It is Banks lake ?

[@Practice_makes_real]

Where are good walleye spots in the Vancouver area?

[@spiltmilt]

Multnomah Channel near Coon Island is consistent in July and August. I've heard the Ough Reef in front of Camas can hold them as well. Mouth of the Deschutes is probably a better bet.

[@WEAREPONDSTARS]

You have better thumbnails than mr beast

[@lukebryant6523]

Awesome video! Is the trolling speed based on actual GPS speed or water speed? I'm looking to fish the columbia, which obviously has the current and I'm wondering if I need to take that into account?

[@spiltmilt]

GPS speed but if fishing in current take into consideration current speed.

[@ronniekepler6731]

What’s a good depth to troll at

[@spiltmilt]

Depends on where you are fishing. I catch walleye from 10 to over 100' deep depending on the lake and day

[@jameslee-gq2eo]

How far up the Columbia do you go

[@spiltmilt]

Way up to the top near Canada

[@kevinwest4488]

is banks lake... an good walleye fishery?

[@kevinwest4488]

many friends claim roosevelt and spokane arm...

[@spiltmilt]

Lake Roosevelt is more consistent but Banks has plenty of Walleye

[@scottrouwhorst881]

Nice

[@glenmetcalfe9784]

whereabouts are you fishing?

[@warriorsofthehighest6632]

That is banks lake ,eastern Washington

[@someoneyouknow96]

Looks like banks lake. Those walleye are small. I have a friend that fishes banks. He does good there. Im used to seeing larger walleye out of the columbia.

[@spiltmilt]

Averaging bigger this year thankfully

[@someoneyouknow96]

@@spiltmilt nice. Hopefully I didnt sound too critical. Ive had 0 luck there for walleye. Ive tried, but failed. The bass fishing has been OK. Not hot by any means but productive.

[@someoneyouknow96]

Hell just today I got a message from my friend. They caught 18 walleye today. One was 32".

[@someoneyouknow96]

And damn, the most important part, they eat GREAT!