Simple Two-Step Technique To Catch Walleye

[@dragchute1]

I likely fish Walleye farther North than most of the viewers but I'd wager, without electronics, knowing your lake would be my first suggestion. Second: fishing Walleye is similar to selling real estate, location .. location .. location. Structure (rocks) and the edge of a drop-off 15' - 20' range is always productive (water temps are less of an issue north of the 48th parallel). Last: everything you suggest is bang on! Once I've found fish, working plastics on jig heads or "bottom bouncing" a 6" light colored Mr Twister with just a appetizer of night crawler on the hook, seals the deal. Absolutely enjoyed your video. Great production value; no sponsor plugs on tackle and .. no time wasted on knots! Thanks again. Cheers!

[@jaydrfish]

Actually, the real first step that both that Jay and this Jay use is DRIVE A LONG WAY TO A LAKE FULL OF WALLEYES WITH NO OTHER BOATS😉 Then that ol 1-2 punch works GREAT! Cheers!

[@Sthabrondo1701]

My father and I just got back from an unsuccessful night of Walleye trolling on the St. Lawrence near Kingston.... so funny seeing you upload THIS video as we walk in unsuccessful🤣 keep up the hard work thanks for all the tips🇨🇦

[@k.b.peterson8022]

I usually wait until I hit bottom before closing the bail. When you close it, no more line can be let out so the lure is falling towards you while it's sinking to bottom. When you leave the bail open, the line is able to let out so the lure will sink more directly down to bottom which will give you more room to work it, even if just a little.

[@jckss121]

What happens if they bite it on the fall and the bail is open? Wont you miss the opportunity?

[@robbysteez3305]

Depends on how hard they bite

[@eno6712]

​@jckss121 you might see the Line pull unnaturally

[@amandasalgado6876]

Nice thought but it's usually closed to prevent the line from unreeling too fast causing knots.

[@DaqoIRC]

​@amandasalgado6876 put a finger on your reel to slow it down so it stops moving when the line does. It's usually how the line stops but reel keeps it's momentum going that causes it to bird nest.

[@mikeheizmann6804]

Jay has one of the quickest hook sets I’ve seen in a long while. 💪

[@ryancorcoran6011]

easy when you're watching the bite on livescope

[@macvosbeck8064]

Great tips! Yes to wearing the life jacket! Always wear mine since flipping a boat and it saved my life! Keep up the great videos and best of luck to you and Sam with becoming parents.

[@Robert1337_]

how did it save your life

[@LadybugAdventures]

I agree those Berkeley gulp just work. They need to fix their containers as I find they always leak. I actually switch it to a different container. Awesome job Jay. And yes, I always wear my life jacket. No matter how hot.

[@jamesodwyer5219]

Agreed

[@mkwy8782]

Always good to see fisherman who know how to fish making videos :) ...so many do not.

[@blackr0se]

can you tell me where to find one?

[@CashMoney4u2c2]

I’m not an extremely experienced fisher but I do love doing it. This video was perfect for me and I feel that it’s going to help me a lot. I’m on my way down to the lake right now and I hope to catch 1 or 2. Thanks for the help this video is very informative.

[@davidmorad4405]

Love you left the tripping over the tackle box clip in. My kind of people!

[@jeffaramenko9655]

Goes to the states, comes back with a mullet and the US flag the arm lol. Happy first fathers day! Another great vid.

[@dalbert4991]

Enjoyed watching you catch those eyes. I did the same thing as you the other night when I got broke off on my last cast. It's a wrap.

[@codyprice1987]

I was using the 360 gt searchbait in a 3 1/2”last summer for the walleye in shallow water. It worked great and got a few Master Angler Pike too

[@Natec_photo]

That was one heck of a save when you caught the flopping fish! 😂 Great content, love to see it! 👍🏼

[@LcccCC91]

Hey Jay Just wanna say congratulations on ur baby! Cant wait to see Matthew in future videos!

[@jamesodwyer5219]

Just a kickass and very informative video. Please do more helpful videos like this. Thanks

[@terrywepner4002]

Good work. Nice to see respect for the water and the fish!! I learned a lot thank you!!

[@bp9069]

Wish i had seen this the other day! We just left Perch Bay and were really struggling to get walleye on the rental boat w/o a fish finder. Managed to get some off the main dock on minnows but a bit of a guess and hope vs having a plan in place.

[@gregbroyles2908]

Great video. Heading to Crystal Beach Resort in Atikokan Ontario this Friday. Missed going for the past 3 years!

[@donmordecai998]

What a great evening! Thanks for bringing “us” along!

[@freshandsaltyjohnny]

Finally I find someone else who thinks trolling is boring. As a fellow youtube fisherman targeting walleye for the first time tomorrow im literally just going to use the same baits i made before coming to this wyoming trip and i have caught every fish species so far this state has to offer on my spft plastic grubs. So here goes nothing.

[@jakedavid8187]

thanks for the great video jay. always looking forward to them. great tips as well very informative

[@OutdoorsandBeyond-ow6nn]

for sure, the technique works, white is a good color for walleye, too. good vid

[@valerykatznelson2097]

7:09 the way you released it 😇😇😇😇😇👍👍👍👍!!!

[@timbarry4882]

Great video as always Jay! Really enjoy watching them, you explain everything so well it makes it easy to understand. Keep up the great work!

[@Jeeg_Quebec_CAN]

We need Catch and Cook back in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield's Canadian Tire!! Hahaha! Great video, awesome footage as always!!

[@recordhuntertv9921]

First comment! Love your channel bro! Wish all you the best in life. Would love to fish with you once

[@jpro83]

Bro… u put me on to walleye fishing!! And I’m great full!! I watch u and ya lady slap thicc fish and it made me wanna do Walter fishing .. thank u man! I’m a bass tournament guy.. but walleye are so nice wen it’s not happening!! Love and respect man! From MN!

[@jckss121]

Fellow MN bass fisherman going walleye fishing for first time tomorrow on Mille Lacs 👋

[@WrokBindsor]

Another great one Jay thank you! Good tips and advice for lunch!

[@AlgomaOutdoors]

Alway a Great Saturday when Jay posts a video!

[@brianburdette4356]

Good fishing man , I love the lake of the wood where I all way went to lodge call laughing water park and fish 8 mile of lake it brings you back ever year !

[@frontierfishingwithRyanMacD]

Great video Jay! Happy First Father’s Day to you Jay

[@SBoots29]

I will have to try that drop shot method. My issue is tying the knot for connecting lines and hooks together. I will research and hope to get better. Great save on the fish. Handle with care and the fishery will always be there.

[@dancoleman1269]

Excellent video. Man I'd love to fish with you!!

[@J_Alrighty]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing the knowledge

[@cliffbushong2396]

When my daughter was very young she called fishing mishing ha ha my son couldn’t stand it so he spent a few hours teaching her to say it right so just before he left he asked her what do you call it? ( air cast ) and she yelled Mishing, he left disappointed and we laughed for a long time well she is 20 now and I just played the beginning of your video for her and we laughed for a while ha ha and I hope I can learn how to catch them like you it’s got to be fun thanks

[@moose24r2_2]

Any tips on lake nippising walleye.

[@ajlapoint4642]

Hey jay is was wondering if you would do a MAGS custom rods review video I’m thinking of buying a few but would like to know if they are worth it.

[@JaySiemens]

Hey! I've never used a MAGS rod, heard they are great though!

[@darcybain2657]

Hey Jay Happy Father's Day, great video,

[@catchnselley]

UNREAL information Jay! Loved the video!

[@jeffreyevens2033]

Thanks for the fishing tips!

[@briandzurban459]

Hey Jay! Another great video, you ever fish in Quebec? If you you have the time and would like to coordinate fishing Lake Kipawa, let me know - lots of fish and we have lots of laughs on the water too. Take care and thanks for the excellent videos and content.

[@tblbaby]

Great info and techniques. My plastics are old and grimey, lol, but I hate to through them away. I'm not a big safety guy :)) but those life jackets are pretty out of the way, and probably better than dying suddenly in a stupid accident. Can happen to anyone.

[@CortezOutdoors]

What would be a good rod and reel combination for this? Any recommendations?

[@grasshopperhawk]

Thanks, Jay. Picked up an Onyx (and wear it)--comfortable as can be.

[@bennyventures8204]

Walleye are the only fish I really livebait fish for, love dropshotting leeches for them...fun by catch when bass fishing tho

[@dogtoots8923]

Jay giving away all my secrets again geez lol

[@bsimmons00]

Maybe I missed it but I'd love to know how you prefer to tie the hook for your drop shots.

[@JaySiemens]

Hey,linked a video in description where I go over the rigging

[@bsimmons00]

@@JaySiemens Thanks Jay. As they used to say, Reading is FUNdamental...

[@613outdoors]

Jay great video but I wish you would’ve demonstrated how to catch them without electronics.

[@Midcanadaoutdoors]

Them hooksets jay🔥🥵👌🏻

[@Lafreeyah]

The last couple years I’ve tried and learned new for me types of fishing. Crank baits. I gotta say the dropshot technique is a great tool. I am so looking forward to using it in all my fave spots.

[@scotthulsey8763]

Caught one North West Georgia (Rocky mountain project) while throwing spinnerbait near schooling bait fish .It was with a school of bass near a drop off.

[@devinjarko904]

Jay is the best!!!

[@JaySiemens]

Thank you!!!

[@jasonhuibers2315]

All I use is leeches when I'm fishing walleye. Found a spot in our lake that comes up to 4ft and down the side it drops to 22ft. I've caught back to back 30 inch walleye in same drop off

[@jonsanders1252]

Hush lake lol

[@jameszebell3845]

Great tips! Water level still highest since 1950 - Bummer.

[@audetgab]

Lets go Jay!! Love from Montreal

[@Greg-en5nr]

Al Lindner the walleye expert

[@warriorCLC]

Love these vids jay 🤘🏻! Good recovery btw 😂 Btw “that is the right flavor” should be TM

[@markhanowski]

Almost looks like you're going for that llama look with that long hair😎🤙

[@shaunsfishing9502]

By any chance would 15lb braid and 20lb leader work? I got allt of pike in our lakes around here.

[@chriswallace7924]

Great video Jay! How do you have your livescope hooked up to the boat? Not sure if you already have a video out or not but I would certainly be interested in knowing how you rig it for open water. Cheers

[@JaySiemens]

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[@philboucher8337]

jay would u ever try a lake in my region i would like to see if u could spot some walleye alot and stuff u look really good and it would be a nice video going away from ur town

[@bgbg8857]

Hey Jay, just curious why go from 10lb main line to 12lb lead?

[@williamkrejca4641]

The 12 lb braid is probably closer in reality to 18, so the leader will still probably break before the main line. Just the way it is.

[@bgbg8857]

@@williamkrejca4641 thanks for the answer, I didn’t even think of that I always used the same test or a pound or two lighter test

[@cfmrocks]

Fish finders do really help for finding those Walleye For sure

[@tristendunn1808]

These gulp minnows are great I drift them for trout

[@curlyf16f38]

Just got back from Eagle Lake, wish I would have seen this before I went!

[@oscartaavitsainen242]

i completly lost my shit and laughed out so loud my gf asked me wtf i was doing when the fish jumped at 8:38 xD

[@baatyrkan73]

Hello Jay, Can you please teach me again your drop shot method, so you using 12 pound flouro carbon 3 foot leader, sinker on the bottom and 3 inch gulp with size 6 hook. I have a question. Size 6 hook is very small, should I use size 4? Can you please tell me how many inches is your size 6 hook on drop shot? Thank you, and I will appreciate your effort to answer.

[@zoltanzerohero3099]

Nice vid 🤟😎

[@rileybraybrook4493]

Those are some wicked looking sunglasses! Does anyone know what brand and model they are?

[@ericgoertzen7]

Hey Jay, could you drop a link on where I can get one of those bump boards you guys use? They look pretty slick!

[@KansasAnglingExperience]

Muskie Bumper

[@allanmartin4727]

Al Martin: What knot do you use to tie your hook for a drop shot rig ? Palomar, etc. ??

[@cedricklacroix2901]

hi Jay, keep up the good work! Can you please answer this one. You only drop shot when you have found the fish right? thanks

[@JaySiemens]

Typically, or if it’s an area I’ve found fish historically.

[@vvst10]

NRX is still an amazing rod and being in Canada, I envy you.

[@kenbarrett7215]

Good stuff man

[@codythorpe7700]

Jay what’s your go to reel if you could only have one for multi species ?

[@johnnysudz]

I'll be up in your neck of the woods 2nd week of July; fishing with my 2 sons. What color scheme are you using with Gulp! Alive Minnow? Appreciate your videos

[@natethegreat88131]

What kind of pole do you have there?

[@MountainStateAngler]

Yup finally nice to hear trolling is boring from a popular KZbinr

[@matthewknight1930]

Gr8 show thanks for sharing!

[@K1BY457]

What I use Small pink jig Minnow salted And I get it to the bottom and reel and let it sit and boom fish

[@paradoxtime6972]

@jay siemens I really like your videos ! good job keep them coming ! :)

[@valerykatznelson2097]

10:35 beautifull 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍👍👍!!!!

[@philturner6642]

As a lifelong angler and big walleye fan...it's been my experience at times they can be very finiky cautious biters.a bass or northern will waste no time if they see an easy lunch swimming by not walleye necessarily.i guess you could say they're smart.thats something.good luck to all fishermen.

[@johncole5297]

How is Sam?

[@patribble]

I have never used a drop shot technique, but I have used a high low perch rig from Domka Outdoors. Isn’t it essentially the same thing as dropshotting? If yes, then why not use two hooks and baits at two different depths on the same drop shot rig? And is it okay to use a live minnow or crawler on a drop shot rig? What hook size would be best to potentially catch both perch and walleye on a drop shot rig?

[@connormiller7947]

What a great video

[@JaySiemens]

Thanks!

[@o0l0s0o0n]

Haha. What a save!

[@thelonesomefisherman7425]

@8:37 Jay Siemens asks, "Have you hugged your walleye today?"

[@Brit_explorer]

If you know you know Around the 8:35 mark is why I think Jay is going to be a good dad.

[@ImGrimFPS]

Make life jackets cool! yes!

[@therusticcollectionebaysto7028]

New sub! Liked ✌️🙏👍

[@connorlongfishing]

Love your work brother! What camera set up do you have?

[@JaySiemens]

Linked in description

[@donhershfeld9930]

Kudos2u! i espesh appreciated the realistic blending of both you smooth AND you 'rough' moves as you fished here, instead of editing out any/every snafu... i don't care who we might think we are... ain't nobody perfect, PLUS finding our taget species doesn't AUTOMATICALLY make 'em active & catchable, right? Don't get the big head and ruin the way folks might perceive you. and you'll be most effective. So. WTG! (EARNED MY SUB)

[@donhershfeld9930]

Kudos2u! i espesh appreciated the realistic blending of both you smooth AND you 'rough' moves as you fished here, instead of editing out any/every snafu.. i don't care who we might think we are... ain't nobody perfect. PLUS finding our target species doesn't AUTOMATICALLY make 'em active & catchable, right? Don't get the 'big head' and ruin the way folks might perceive your personality. Makes your style much more effective. So. WTG! (EARNED MY SUB)

[@genepearson278]

Good info

[@danruberg4008]

8:42 is the best part. ;)

[@aidanburt8398]

What rod is that?

[@tannermccutcheon2299]

Have you ever used the gulp alive leeches?

[@williamkrejca4641]

I have found that the Power Leeches work better.

[@r054n2]

Best whopper plopper colour and size for bass?

[@JaySiemens]

Black

[@r054n2]

@@JaySiemens like the loon colour?

[@jbsvideos5589]

@@r054n2 Yes, loon is the best! Bone is another good one

[@B1GE2]

Water still 4’ high?

[@JaySiemens]

Yup!