The Quickest Way To Catch Summer Walleyes

[@jimlund4283]

Without a doubt you provide the most relevant information on walleye fishing techniques. I fish in Vilas and Oneida county and I have watched your videos and went out and applied the info and caught fish. I feel like I should give you half my guide fees.lol. Keep up the great work Tom!

[@ryaneastwood6674]

I’ve always been a bass fisherman but recently started trying to learn how to catch walleye. I’ve learned more from watching two of your videos than watching dozens of other guys. Thanks for the tips bro

[@thewoodchucker-doug4303]

Watching from Canada 🇨🇦, by far the most instructional video on KZbin, with great explanations every step of the way. Thanks for the information Tom, catching rates have increased for me using the knowledge you share. Outstanding!

[@andrewmonahan8358]

I learn more from this channel than the rest of youtube

[@bobosterday3350]

Awesome video! Tom! Jigging raps, Hyper Rattles, and Johnny Darters have changed walleye fishing. I fish the Missouri River a lot and once the water temp got to sixty I haven’t used live bait. In colder water just don’t rip it as hard. The biggest thing you’ve taught me Tom is don’t fish till you find fish!

[@russelljohng]

I watched your videos and went on a trip with a bunch of buddies to the boundary waters in Minnesota. Brought my Lowrance with me to put on the rental boats and used this exact technique on basswood lake. First trip I’ve ever really “targeted” walleye and ended up landing a 8.3 pound 30 1/2” walleye! Among other fish of course but I just wanted to send a shout out and a thank you!

[@jonnymoore3268]

Such a great teacher of walleye fishing as always. Some of my best fishing.

[@SawyerMotorsports]

I was just looking at these baits on the shelf today. Now I have to go back and get them lol. Another great video Tom!

[@larryd.collins7996]

Thanks for the line type explanation. Appreciated. Great video...layerd out well for teaching/learning

[@TheProfessionalAmateur91]

Seriously. Who don’t like your videos? That’s incredibly odd to me. You are the best.

[@TheProfessionalAmateur91]

Liberals. Lol

[@gretchenberube]

Tom is one of my favorites for fishing tips. Right now water is warm at Ft. Peck so walleye are going deeper. This rod and lure looks like it would work great!

[@Jayzc66]

This is crazy, this is basically the only video I have found on this lure. Tnx Tom.

[@terrancerobinson6634]

Awesome video Tom, just recently got back into fishing after 20 years, I'll be watching more of your videos, as I'm basically starting again with zero knowledge, I love your teaching style

[@darinamick4934]

Man I wish I lived closer to Tom, as always great info.

[@robertwaldron5436]

I just bought land by Hayward so I can hit these lakes. This guy has helped me get so many more walleye in the boat here in Minnesota. Now I want to see what I can do in Wisconsin.

[@TomBoley]

Good luck

[@phenglee6084]

Tom, you have some awesome videos from techniques to rod to lures. I know some of your videos you show us where to get started on the water. Would like to see an example of the map (screenshot) where the fish was caught. Keep up these informational videos.

[@darrylwayne8948]

Great lesson . I enjoy trying all of your techniques in your videos and my catch rate has increased dramatically. Thnx DL

[@MikeSmith-du9gh]

Up here in Canada still 62 water temps gotta wait a bit! Great video as always!!

[@Jayzc66]

Awesome review.. Finally got a hold of some. 4 hyper rattles. Hornet glow, Purple rain, Tiger glow and Blue silver. 2.5".

[@larryelliott4917]

Thanks Tom...finally found it, you taught this non Techie , ole fart new tricks. Thanks much appreciated Keep producing the great educational/informative videos. Continued success

[@scottolsen3814]

You're the one that turned me on to this kind of fishing. Found it to be very productive. Love the content of your channel and tell my buddies about ya.

[@KevinJohnson-rn8ho]

Perfect...find'em-catch'em video as usual !!

[@bombnbaits1908]

Great sharpshooting video! Nice work Tom

[@fredpasno2184]

Thanks Tom, Very educational and love the specifics on the setup. Keep up the good work

[@strikeforcek9149]

The clown colors have been killing it out here on Erie's central basin lately. I run out about twice a week when weather permits right now, and it's mayfly season. So, crawler harnesses with clown blades and bright beads are killing it right now for us.

[@tomace194]

Hoping this works this weekend when me and my girlfriend go to the land of lakes in Ontario Canada. Never tried fishing like this. Always trolled.

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Very good info chief,keep up the good videos.I am at lake Champlain.

[@gophertitan8222]

Great job as usual and great to meet you yesterday on the sand bar

[@jamesmountainman8384]

Snap jigging!! Love it!! I use to do it slow but increased my catch ratio learning from your vids👍

[@bradsmisek4455]

Great info on the hyper rattle

[@victorsimonsen921]

thanks really like the way you are so detailed in your videos on gear and technics.

[@Kotaztrafee]

Awesome video. Great presentation! Now I have something new to buy. Thinking of trying it on lake Erie.

[@joesteen9742]

Awesome video for summer walleye Tom! Pmytuming is waiting for you

[@curtadams3281]

We appreciate you making the content ! Great stuff !

[@adventuretimefishinghunting]

Really enjoyed this I started learning these during my ice season never really used them till last year. This is the first time I've seen someone cover this lure. Awesome really enjoy watching your stuff!!

[@danielpritchard1465]

Underrated channel. I love this stuff

[@edgameslouks210]

So far I love the way you explain everything you are doing....is there any way to video the lure to show exactly what it does when you hit it on slack line?

[@michaelschroeffel1459]

I was waiting for a jigging video. As usual you never disappoint. I am looking forward to putting your system to the test on my local lake. Just curious, how many broke rods you got lying around your garage? Bro, you got one hell of a hook set/ jigging rip.....

[@eyechaser8248]

Tom- thanks for the great videos. I look forward to new ones almost everyday. Question that I haven’t seen asked: When you say hit or snap the lure on slack line, are you talking about the fall, or when you snap up your rod tip? I know you want the line falling on slack but I didn’t know if you also mean to rip it up on a slack line vs a loaded line. Thanks!

[@GoFischn]

He’s saying you want a slack line for both 👍🏻

[@eyechaser8248]

Chris Fischbeck thanks Chris

[@richardmullins1883]

Similar to buzzbomb fishing foe walleye in fall here in Saskatchewan

[@darrinmichnik542]

Definitely one of my favorite ways to fish!

[@MichaelLewisMusic]

Hi Tom, big time follower of your videos here. Coming back to fishing after 14 years away and never fished for Walleye but I'm in an area where I can fish for those now.. The one thing I was not sure about was the leader? So you're going from the braided line to a monofillament leader... Are you just tying those two together or can you run a swivel or something between the two? 10 lb braided, to 10 lb (?) mono then to a clip and then the hyper rattler. Is that correct? Just about got all my ducks in order for this. I thought we might be out there today but something came up but hopefully by next week we'll be out doing this. Thanks again for your amazing college level fishing videos!

[@patrickethier6190]

How about power corking that would work too!! And get down there fast also with the right size jig. But I do like the acme hyper rattle something different!!

[@blake.everyday]

Should you slow your snaps down or follow the bait down in lower visibility lakes so the fish have more time to react to it?

[@outdoorsman9384]

Tom , wish I had your fishing, I got lake erie and thousands of boats everyone zig zagging in out trying for a piece of the pie,,100drs of boats at the launches, deep transition for are walleyes are 45 to 62 feet on the mud flats, bottom bouncing and trolling techniques are truly the most perductive way,,wish I had your lakes, were you have it more or less too your self,,western N.Y. is just a high pressure area from fishing too hunting , I'm thankful for what I have, but I'm just saying wish more remote and less pressure and this technique then would be amazing

[@nathanfactor2959]

I love that lure for all fish

[@joewebber5593]

Great video Tom, Thanks.

[@SamErickson23]

This is the definition of badass!

[@Jerre1212]

Love it! Trying this out this week!

[@tonkatank045]

I run 8lb mono on a 7' kvd quantum. I lose a pike every now and then jigging, but I have a pretty good catch rate on bass, crappie and anything other than those toothy som bs

[@fishgrubblades9835]

Outstanding 👍, great info.

[@bradtenharmsel446]

Great video!! Thanks

[@joeldore9918]

What you do if you catch only small fish? Go deeper, shallower or go to another spot? Thanks, always great video

[@FishDonkey]

Hi Tom, Another nice video! I was wondering if you ever catch smallmouth with this technique?

[@jamiehartzell5286]

Great information looking forward to using this technic also bought a pusifun carbon x 1000 love this real over time will be purchasing more.

[@stickyricky7515]

Great video as always. Thanks. Have you fished walleye up in the Timmins area of northern Ontario?

[@jasonherman12]

Great video as always, quick question. I fish the bago system and our summer patter is either the mouth of the river or the mud. I've tried this technique without much success on what little deep structure their is. Do you think this would work at the mouth of the river? I'm worried the current won't allow the bait to hit bottom.

[@cscheer1069]

Is there a certain depth for summer structure walleyes where catch mortality becomes an issue if you're releasing fish?

[@TheNewMediaoftheDawn]

I’ve heard 30-35 fow or more... Just reel them up very slow so their swim bladder can contract in time, and come to the surface inflated.

[@alexpc5063]

During the ice season we fish for walleyes past 30 feet and thats usually where the air bladder will become an issue. So 30 feet or more is usually the area this becomes a concern. Reeling up slow as mentioned can help alot, but take note it doesn't always help. The best advice I can say is if your gonna fish that deep, just be prepared to take some home.

[@lookanabeauti9386]

Jigging raps do the trick for me as well for summer walleye..25 30 FOW

[@robs8193]

Hey Tom ,love the KZbin videos what kind of fishfinder are using? looks like a handheld I’d like to get some information on it. Thx.

[@dwightleidholm5829]

I heard you mention you use a quick snap to connect your lure. Do you ever use a snap swivel? Does it make a difference between which one you use?

[@CTRFishing]

Sweet video man!

[@Josh-sd1hg]

When you’re snapping that fast like on the first walleye are you really hitting bottom every time? Thx Tom

[@TomBoley]

Yes

[@heroryan7859]

No

[@nathanbullock7658]

yes, his lure is very heavy and thats what allows him to drop down so quickly and use this "see" method in the first place. the lure sinks very very fast and allows instant access to the fish he "sees" on his radar. so yes it hits bottom near every time.

[@Knotrockets]

@Walleyeguy513 👍 that's funny stuff

[@MrFuckface2013]

Hey Tom, our lakes here are exploding with tiny shad right now. Do your lakes do the same thing? Does it have any effect on how/where you fish early to mid summer? Thanks!

[@rodney57104]

Nothing to add here....just love your name!

[@Gumby905]

When your spotlocked what speed are you doing on your graph to get readings

[@ontheone9559]

So are you looking for a certain water temp before you snap jig? Or are you looking for eyes at a certain depth?

[@jyakes1394]

Awesome video. I stocked up on these baits last year because of your videos. Question: do you ever utilize a hyperglide instead of a hyper-rattle if the fish seem to want things a little slower?

[@TomBoley]

Better for ice fishing than open water.

[@tylerellis1254]

Thanks for the info

[@gregoldsen5394]

Do you ever have issues with the braided line wrapping around your rod tip as you are snapping? I've been trying out this technique but I seem to have issues with the line wrapping up around the guides. Thanks for a great video Tom.

[@TomBoley]

Don't face into the wind. That's the only time I do

[@shanesmith7855]

Great video again, very informative. I am just starting to get into walleye fishing more seriously, actually targeting them vs. hoping to catch one while I’m out. When you’re snap jigging these, what line are you using and why?

[@notoriousL]

I know im not Tom but, he uses braid because it has no stretch if you did this style of fishing with mono your line would stretch out.

[@shanesmith7855]

notoriousL thank you, that was what I was thinking just wanted to make sure. I thought I’d seen a video not long ago where he was using mono. I may have been confused. Thanks again for clearing it up for me.

[@moop1981]

He answered that question in the video

[@shanesmith7855]

moop1981 yea I asked before finished watching the video! 🤦🏼‍♂️ 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Jayzc66]

What line do you suggest Tom? And what rod type are you using? I got a Fenwick 7' with braided line. 30lbs test.

[@chrisgustafson9342]

Medium/light/fast rod with what gear ratio reel? How many feet does your reel take in per crank?

[@jilldahlquist9579]

So if you do not have electronics.....is this method a way of sorting through different walleye structures? ie-if no hits in x time...move on. Or does this method also attract fish so you should stay a little longer??

[@jamessowash2006]

How fast do travel when your looking for these fish? Do you go past them when you hit spot lock? Is your transducer on the front or back of your boat? Thanks

[@fishgrubspinners6762]

Good stuff 👍

[@mikekilmury5744]

Will you ever show us how you fillet your eaters.

[@michaelmorris1381]

THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@cryptocreek1557]

Tom, Have you tried the hyper glides? I haven't seen you talk about them. They seem like they would catch walleye with a slower fall (more time for the walleye to catch it?)

[@wyojo6704]

Thank you so much! 🦈

[@MrJigginjim]

Great videos Tom, how do you store your jigging baits?

[@jeffreyunderwood7381]

Hi Tom, I have a St Croix 6"10" Med Lite/xtra fast. Would there be a reason to also get the Elliot 7"3" Med Lite/Fast? I am wanting it for Hyper Rattle snap jigging. Thanks for all your wisdom.

[@HunterKiller113]

Tom do you ever do anything with LiveScope?

[@tombateman2886]

Tom what are you using your Si or Di to find your fish in the VId. Thanks your awesome

[@backtogodyougo3103]

I see how aggressive you are with the pole. I think I need to also be a bit more aggressive with the pole and bait. I think this is why I dont catch any of those fish (predators)? Any tips on how to feel the bottom? I just dont feel it with my 6-8 foot Uglystick.

[@pyro2611]

I don't know WI laws, but in MI any fish hooked outside the mouth is considered snagged. I used this technique with great success last year, but as you said, many are hooked underneath the mouth. You may want to point that out in your videos in the future as a heads up to anyone who isn't out there just for catch and release. On that note, has anyone ever been ticketed for something like this? The Facebook game wardens are always quick to point out a snag if they see a picture of a fish with a lure hooked outside of the mouth lol

[@jacobstarr9010]

I'm just wondering, how do you know when you reach the bottom?

[@TomBoley]

Line goes slack

[@floydnlisa]

Tom I am considering the purchase of a Hummingbird Helix SI 5 or 7. What is the difference in the graphics detail between gen2 and gen3?

[@brandonn3543]

Hey Tom, aiming for walleye in Callander Bay, I tried jigging vertical and casting or triple swivel spinner and trolling. What’s my best option here, fishing about 25 feet deep. Thanks man

[@joeljohansen2469]

Hey Tom when snap jigging do you let the lure hit the bottom then snap it up?

[@cheesetour]

It is looking like we may not get to Canada this year for Fall Walleyes. We have options in the Hayward area...what lake is the best option for a pseudo Canada walleye trip? Grindstone, Round or the Flowage? Thanks Tom.

[@cheesetour]

Also, I ordered some Acme Hyper Rattles...thinking about trying those and spoons but would appreciate any suggestions.

[@don-johnson]

How does this work with suspended fish, like under a big bait ball?

[@davidtester1458]

What size or weight of that lure do you use & what size would I have to use to get down to say 50 ft to 70 ft deep?

[@jordangavaga3416]

How do you keep the braid from wrapping around the tip while snapping?

[@TomBoley]

Don't face into the wind

[@willmayberry3070]

How long of a fluoro leader do you tie on for this? What brand/type of fluoro leader or does that not matter much?

[@robdoesithimself2387]

Are you using a transom mounted transducer when you do this or a bow one?

[@nickcourt4735]

Hey have a couple of those, what's the difference between the tie points on the hyper glide???

[@steve-o9720]

They make the bait more erratic the closer you tie to the nose. More or less action pretty much.

[@nickcourt4735]

Thanks dude

[@mikereisman3676]

Great videos. I'm having issues with my line wrapping around the tip of the rod anytime I work the snap in. Any recommendations?

[@JasonC75]

Your line is either twisted or the memory is strong.

[@mikereisman3676]

@@JasonC75 yeah, I'm running braided line and have swapped it out a few times. Still happening. Maybe I need to try a different brand?

[@JasonC75]

@@mikereisman3676 it'd may be how your spooling it too. Spooling from the side of spools twists line. Also there are videos on how to untwist line. I normally run bare line with no terminal or lures on it out behind my boat like I'm trolling. That will untwist it too.

[@boyle1282]

Best action and power for snap jigging?

[@Youngmanandthelake]

Hey man, what line are you running in this video?

[@marcuskuhnert3881]

What kind (and size) of snap do you tie on?

[@chipsmith4447]

Tom, do you guide? I visit beautiful Vilas County a few times a year and would love to get a guide lesson to improve my walleye skillsets.

[@TomBoley]

I do not

[@cobolstinks]

Do you recommend any guides in the Hayward area? Was on LCO today with a guide I googled, pretty disappointed. He didn't compare to a Tom Boley guided trip.