How To Catch Walleye on Crankbaits

[@timmoore6055]

Looks like a really low/no wind day on the Columbia. Great video and great fishing!

[@kylenicolls1321]

Sure its not Banks?

[@timmoore6055]

@@kylenicolls1321 Never been in the area; given that it was a coulee of the Columbia it is entirely possible. He gets around to far more lakes than I ever have. Either way it was a still day. I was on Hagg Lake Sunday, and with even a slight breeze there was a minor chop; nothing to be concerned about but wherever he was was still.

[@msmith6713]

Thanks for the advice, I am going crank bait fishing for Walleye soon.

[@Athabina]

I once observed some interesting walleye behavior while fishing from a bridge deck over the Wabasca River in northern Alberta; the water was absolutely clear and I could see a school of fish in about 6-8 feet of the flowing river. I was using a white Mister Twister jig which was wriggling like a worm in the water. When I lowered it down close to the bottom one or two of the larger fish cane up close and inspected it but would not bite., However, for some unknown reason, I let it i fall onto the gravel river bed where it stopped moving. Immediately, the largest fish in the school took it in its mouth and I was hooked on.,. Not knowing what kind of fish it was, I reeled it all the way up to the deck about 30 feet above the river surface and discovered it was a 4 pound walleye! I again lowered the jig into the current and kept it about 6-12 inches above the bottom but again there was no interest until I dropped it onto the gravel bottom and then the next largest walleye grabbed it. I noticed all the smaller fish in the school gathered around the fish that was hooked as it fought the rod and then hauled up another 3-4 pound walleye to the deck, but after that none of thee fish in the school would bite. They learned a quick lesson from their big brothers and there was a hierarchy in which fish got to feed first!

[@jerryc3093]

Is this that lake that is on the moon? lol. Wait, I think I see a tree in the distance. All joking aside, I love the trolling talk. Very informative for a trolling novice like myself.

[@bmac9565]

The precision trolling app 50 plus 2 method works well to get down at the right depth. Thanks for the great video.

[@hectorhinojosa5168]

Hey sneaky I like the way you failed to mention the smelly Jelly you added on your crankbaits. 😆 😆 Great Video! Thank for your techniques I've become a way better kokanne fisherman.

[@chinncannon]

I understand how walleye appeal to the pallet and that it's a fishery that continues through the winter to get you out on the water or ice during the cold months. But they come in like a snagged branch even when they are relatively energetic. So, after I catch one or two for dinner, I'm going straight to smallmouth fishing!

[@spiltmilt]

The challenge in Walleye fishing is not the fight it’s in finding the fish and getting them to bite. I consider them to be one of the most difficult freshwater fish to target

[@silveredsilence]

@@spiltmilt Are there regions of the river that are more populated with Walleye than others? Is it only below Bonneville?

[@dalewilliams6440]

Love walleye fishing. They are best taste to eat

[@blakeboling8099]

Great stuff Tyler as always. Really enjoy your channel. I’m just down stream from you on the Columbia so I’m really looking forward to apply these techniques right here in Central Wa!

[@doctt6639]

I had no idea precision trolling had an app. Thanks for a great video as always

[@chinncannon]

Great videos, btw and I hope to see you around Umatilla one of these trips!

[@macsmith2092]

Awesome info, as always. Thanks

[@nwdiscovery676]

Thanks good video, very clean details.

[@jonlobello7151]

Sometimes the same thing happens when using a F7 flatfish in the river (this is a very small river and I'm on the bank) for coho. Most of the time they slam it but occasionally you can only tell that they have it when the action of the flatfish stops by watching the rod tip and by feeling it when the action stops.

[@townsend96]

Great video.

[@reapergrim76]

Great stuff! 👍

[@warefisher]

Great video. Very informative. I noticed your upgraded hooks. Trokar? What determines when you change a lure’s hooks?

[@spiltmilt]

I upgraded these to Trapper Tackle hooks. I usually only do it when the factory hooks rust, bend, or break

[@jimknowles5483]

Great vedio's...!

[@tannerkrewson7738]

What are your thoughts on those square-bend treble hooks? I use the singles for dropshot/splitshot and have noticed that the hookup is pretty secure compared to round-bend hooks made for the same purpose. Have you noticed a difference with the trebles?

[@spiltmilt]

I swear by them and lose far fewer fish using them. Unfortunately they went out of business so I bought a lifetime supply of them at a steep discount.

[@ShenpaiWasTaken]

Looks like fun 🙂

[@timschwarze4842]

Tyler, thanks again for such a visual teaching video. Do you end up seeing other kinds of fish on your sonar? Or just walleyes? How do you differentiate between other than the target species?

[@spiltmilt]

It's a guessing game. Undoubtedly some of these fish are Lake Whitefish. Trout tend to hold near the surface in these water temps.

[@ElliottMorris]

Great video as always, Tyler. Question for you - there is what looks like it could be a jar of scent in the kayak. Do you use any scent with your crankbaits?

[@spiltmilt]

On occasion I use craw-anise from smelly jelly

[@ElliottMorris]

@@spiltmilt thanks for the info!

[@daveengstrom9250]

What months are walleye up high like this (not down on the bottom) on a like such as Roosevelt?

[@davidwilliams3643]

Quick question... what is that yellow rod you are using? Thanks!

[@spiltmilt]

An old garage sale find. No markings on it so I have no idea. A perfect walleye and Sockeye salmon rod

[@shanecarney5183]

Was this recently? Banks? Thanks for the tip! Was at banks a week ago. Definitely found the fish on the sonar but they were suspended.

[@spiltmilt]

Yes and yes.

[@muleypsycho41twm46]

What guide did you go out with to learn all that?

[@spiltmilt]

None. Trial and error and a lot of research on Great Lakes tactics.

[@83jbbentley]

What kind of kayak and motor?

[@jessetharp6319]

Do you bonk off camera to avoid demonitization? Just curious. Loving the Walleye content!

[@spiltmilt]

Yes exactly. As a content creator we have to tiptoe through the tulips.

[@JesseWest-q7o]

What rod holder do you have on your kayak. Really nice

[@spiltmilt]

Check out this video for more info Best Kayak Rod Holders to Troll for Trout, Kokanee, and Salmon [Rigging Rod Holders on a Kayak] kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3vMmaWubL10kLs

[@pnwdeerhunter1729]

Love your Channel! What kayak do have? Looking to make a purchase of a kayak and I was wondering if you can give me some advice on any. Been looking at the Hobie Mirage pro angler 12. What are your thoughts? Thanks for another great video…

[@spiltmilt]

In this video I am in the Old Town AutoPilot 120. The Hobie Pro Angler is a good stable platform as well.

[@thomassteele8150]

Could the snaps for weights also work for kakonee fishing?

[@spiltmilt]

Yes

[@SVaya2018]

That's how I fish droppers for kokanee on Chelan. I range from 2-5 Oz based on how deep I want to go. I will tie 25 feet of 12lb mono to my braid and snap the weight onto the braid/mono Junction. Love this style of fishing. Another great video. Thanks Tyler!!

[@gomerdavissr.2422]

Tyler, what type/weight rod do you use for this type of fishing?

[@spiltmilt]

Typically 7'6" to 8'6" med graphite or mh glass.

[@turbo2852]

Heading over this week with my dad. We are fishing Chelan for a day or two but wanted to give the walleye a shot while we were over there. Would you suggest below wells or driving over to banks?

[@spiltmilt]

Below Wells is likely a better bet. Banks was still thawing as of last week.

[@turbo2852]

Awesome. Thanks.

[@stevenstricker4604]

Hey man. What kayak are you running with?

[@spiltmilt]

Old Town AutoPilot 120

[@pnwhunter]

The snap weight link didn't work I would really like to get some could you give me some more details

[@spiltmilt]

Here you go amzn.to/3zVoSR5

[@chubbrock659]

Does the downrigger ball hang pretty straight under your kayak? It would have to since it shows up on the finder correct? Also, is that a helix 7 finder?

[@spiltmilt]

It does not. I have a fair amount of blowback but I tilt my transducer so I can see the downrigger weight. It is a Helix 7.

[@chubbrock659]

Thank you! So you have your transducer on a slight angle back to see the ball? I just bought a pontoon and had a helix 7 added. Now just trying to figure out the details. Really appreciate your vids.

[@spiltmilt]

Yes I simply rotate the angle until I can see the ball

[@tomweber8194]

it seems like running your downrigger ball near the bottom is pretty risky in a kayak. What are the chances it gets hung up and flips you over?

[@spiltmilt]

None. I've done it many times. Not a problem in the AutoPilot 120. Might be an issue in a less stable kayak.

[@MarcLegros-o2g]

What kayak is that?

[@spiltmilt]

Old Town Salty 120 PDL

[@jonlobello7151]

From my view it was very hard to see your walleye bites on the downrigger. They must be extremely subtle and you must be watching your rod like a hawk.

[@spiltmilt]

The key is to focus on the tip. You can detect the vibrations of the crankbait. When those stop you either have weeds or a fish.