How to FISH A JIG! | Wing Dam Walleye on the Mississippi RIver

[@anthonyferguson8857]

One of the best videos yet. Really well taught and edited. Thank you!

[@AnglerX]

Thank you for the comment!!!

[@jonn6427]

Great instructions. I like it that you're not video game fishing. Keep up the great videos

[@AnglerX]

I use my graph to get a general idea of water depth. Reading the water visually and how it is flowing is the best way to find fish on a river.

[@brandonfrank04]

Thank you! I've been trying to learn more about fishing wing dams in the Mississippi and this was one of the best videos I've watched. More pool 6 specific educational videos please.

[@AnglerX]

Thank for the comment! I’m glad you found the video to be helpful.

[@brandonfrank04]

@@AnglerX Absolutely! I typically bank fish in the spring because I didn't really know where or how to fish until after the spawn into the summer transition in June. I've been powering through a ton of your videos over the last few years about spring fishing and I have the confidence to hit some wing dams and lake Onalaska. Also, I saw you fished Genoa for the first time a few weeks ago. I fish down that way a bit and hopping those wing dams south is usually pretty good.

[@jakebusch6047]

Great video. I've been trying to get better at walleye fishing lately but I've been getting by butt kicked most of the time. Does this technique and lure selection work in summer as well?

[@AnglerX]

Yes. It will work in the summer as well. I tend to throw more crankbaits on the wing dams but will also have a jig and plastic handy.

[@SquatchMan123]

Great how to video. Jig fishing is a fun time, I used to get the chance once in awhile. Those were some good looking walleye and smallmouth. Thanks for the video and for taking us along.

[@AnglerX]

It’s my favorite way to fish!

[@JacksonBaumgartOutdoors]

Smart man right here! I used to be the type who would jig way too aggressively. This method works.

[@AnglerX]

Thank you Jackson!

[@camaro6810]

Great video, good explanation, quality video, would like to see more demonstration/explanation videos like this, I think its on eof your best ones yet

[@AnglerX]

Thank you! The goal is to provide educational content that helps people catch more fish.

[@chucklutter7399]

As always enjoyed and learned. Appreciate as others have said the jigging technique. Never having fished wing dams I greatly appreciate the advice on boat positions, moving along the individual dams and moving in-between dams looking for 1 holding fish. THANK YOU, TIGHT LINES

[@AnglerX]

Moving between wing dams is very important. You can catch fish on a wing dam one day and the next you may catch nothing. A different dam may be holding fish that wasn’t the day before.

[@dennismcdonald8133]

Great video and explanation of the jigging technique. Those explanations help those of us who are new to this type of fishing tremendously. Thanks for taking the time to make them.

[@AnglerX]

I’m glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for the comment!

[@kale4543]

I’ve done this for years your video on the technique is exactly right also I would add to have confidence in the technique and it’s best used in lower light conditions

[@AnglerX]

Yes! Confidence is key!!! You don’t always get bit right away. Sticking with it will ultimately yield great results.

[@arobb4481]

I'm quite a few pools downstream from your area, but I really appreciate seeing all of this Mississippi River content. Thanks for the tips!

[@AnglerX]

Thank you for supporting our channel! We appreciate the comment.

[@sha6mm]

Nice as always Lance I am going to be doing this Sunday as MY Electric Trolling motor bracket broke so I think I can do this by Anchoring Like I use to in years past before I had a electric motor. I too have had excellent success with Purple and a Chartreuse tail, I have also had outstanding luck with Blue Ice color. TC

[@AnglerX]

Using an anchor definitely works. That’s how i always did it before I bought the Terrova.

[@sha6mm]

@@AnglerX Yes the anchor works and works well. Too bad the fishing was slow only 8 fish and 1. 16inch Walleye today. I did have a Sauger 14 inch but even though I don’t have to I like them close to 15 inch. My PB Sauger is 5lb out of the Missouri River. TC. Lance

[@daleley7645]

Great explanation for jigging fish, thanks. I always enjoy your videos.

[@AnglerX]

Thank you for the comment!

[@ernestdesotell2335]

good morning ! MR. X .. I don't know how often you look at any of these comments. I would like to say I find your videos getting better and better. Thanks for doing them. I hope to make the journey to the big river more to try to put in practice some of the things I have seen.. Yes I'm subscribed and bell alerted. H special note I love the term Honest ... Hope you have continued success and enjoyment Ernie

[@AnglerX]

Thank you Ernie! I try to read and respond to all the comments. I appreciate the kind words and your support of the Angler X channel. Good luck out there!

[@accreditedcardcollective1587]

Nice Tips! I remember a few years back you made a collab video with my buddy Wisconsin Wildman

[@AnglerX]

Thank you! Haven’t heard from him in a while but we had some good outings together.

[@rogernull6151]

Very helpful, thanks. I'm heading out there next week. I'll give it a try!

[@AnglerX]

Good luck! I hope you find some fish.

[@ronaldstein9767]

Great explanation for the proper method thanks so much.

[@AnglerX]

Thank you for the comment!

[@michaelbjork1799]

love the video lance. we fished pool 10 & got some saugers & eyes along with a couple decent perch. keep up the good videos

[@AnglerX]

Thank you! Sounds like you had a good day on Pool 10. I have never tried for walleye down there.

[@kevingerrish7859]

Keep up the great videos. Love your content

[@AnglerX]

Will do! Thank you!

[@UncleKrusty68]

Are there some places by the dams you can shore fish? I don't trust my boat motor that far down the river.

[@AnglerX]

Some of the dams have areas that you can shore fish. Below dam 5a and dam 7 are a couple that I know of.

[@dougweir441]

Another good one. Very informative. Thanks.

[@AnglerX]

Thank you for the comment!

[@buckmaster6813]

Another video with awesome informative content. You are one of the best to watch to learn from. Thanks again. When it is windy do you up the jig weight or just stay the same and kind of do the best you can to see or feel the bite? Probably make shorter cast to limit the line bow and have better feel? As I am older my shoulder can only do so much casting before I am miserable and I have a hard time holding the rod as steady as I should. Thanks again for all the informative videos you share.

[@AnglerX]

Using a slightly heavier bait can help when it’s windy. Using a blade bait or something similar can help also because it can be fished a bit more aggressively. Shorter cast and keeping the rod tip close to the water will shorten the amount of line exposed line to the wind. Also using a braid with a smaller diameter can reduce wind friction.

[@chiwathanakawong1793]

Thanks so much bro I learned a lot with you 🎣🎣🎣👍👍✌️✌️🙏🙏

[@AnglerX]

Great! I’m glad you found the video helpful.

[@JonGunnerOutdoors]

Do you use clips on your line or tie direct? Love your videos and soaking it all in.

[@AnglerX]

I use clips for blade baits but tie directly when using a jig.

[@country3608]

Great video, Thank you 🎣👍

[@AnglerX]

Thank you for the comment!

[@erichoffman2014]

Thank you, great advice.

[@AnglerX]

Thank you for the comment!

[@raymondmiller6432]

Very good video and information.

[@AnglerX]

Thank you!

[@hunter4954]

Master of the Mississippi! Thanks for a great ed. video. Question: how much time do you spend fishing a wingdam if you don't get a hit? Also, is there a particular wingdam structure that you like?

[@AnglerX]

It depends on the length of the wing dam but 15-25 min and it f I don’t get hit I’ll keep moving. I find that the fish will generally hit in one of the first few cast if they are present and hungry. Wing dams that are 10-12 feet above the wing dam about half way out have been good this year. The deeper ends hold fish during the day and fish push in shallower during low light periods.

[@rodsheypuk8104]

Thank you, excellent video!!

[@AnglerX]

Thank you for commenting!

[@alwinkel4055]

Lance what pool do you fish

[@AnglerX]

So far, all of my videos are on pools from 4 down to 9

[@gregcuttill6602]

Well done!

[@AnglerX]

Thank you!

[@spyder357]

how long do you try each wingdam, worthwhile sitting on it for a bit or run and gun till you find some?

[@AnglerX]

@@spyder357 I usually give each one 15 minutes at least. Longer if it’s a long dam that requires different boat positions.

[@spyder357]

​@AnglerX thanks!

[@edcygan]

Are wing dams shown on any type of navigation maps. I know you live in the area, I'm a kayak angler and don't have the ability to cover territory like a power boat to find the wing dams. Thanks brother

[@AnglerX]

The US Corp of Engineers has Mississippi River navigation maps available online. They show roughly where all the wing dams are. Also Navionics boating app shows them. www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Navigation-Charts/.

[@69RT3X9]

What key characteristics are you considering when trying to decide which wing dams are most likely to hold walleyes?

[@AnglerX]

I’m really trying to hit as many as I can that have decent depth directly up stream. 10-12 feet of water about half way out on the up stream side has been a good depth.

[@stickinpigs8188]

More Neil!

[@AnglerX]

Yes!!!

[@charliefryer5184]

Thanks for the trip, you can increase the length of vid in my opinion 😁.

[@AnglerX]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@Smitty0319]

What size fluke are you using?

[@AnglerX]

It’s 3-1/2 inches

[@Smitty0319]

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[@Smitty0319]

What Scent From Liquid Willow Cat?I'm placing an order now, Ty@@AnglerX

[@carolking969]

do you use Mono? 8 or 10#

[@AnglerX]

8lb hi vis gold mono from Stren

[@danieljacobson5774]

Dont you ever keep any to eat

[@AnglerX]

I will keep fish to eat but do a lot of catch and release.