Top 5 Spring Walleye Baits & Tactics for Success

Links to all my specific gear below 👇 In this video, I run through my top 5 spring walleye presentations. These baits get me through the prespawn and post spawn windows when water temperatures are fairly low and walleyes are typically in shallow water.
You guys are awesome. Thanks for watching!
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JIG FISHING SETUPS (LIVEBAIT & PLASTICS)
🔸 Rod - 7'6" TUCR Apex Pro MLXF
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🔸 Reel - 1000 or 2000 size
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🔸 Line - 8lb braided line
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🔸 Leader - 8lb fluorocarbon
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RATTLEBAIT SETUP:
🔸 Rod - 6'8" TUCR Apex Elite MXF
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🔸 Reel - 1000 or 2000 size
fishusa.rv5k.net/c/2074607/77...
🔸 Line - 8lb braided line
fishusa.rv5k.net/c/2074607/15...
🔸 Leader - 8lb fluorocarbon
fishusa.rv5k.net/c/2074607/77...
BOBBER SETUP:
🔸 Rod - 8'0" TUCR Apex Pro MLF or MLXF
tunedupcustomrods.com/product...
🔸 Reel - 1000 or 2000 size
fishusa.rv5k.net/c/2074607/77...
🔸 Line - 8lb monofilament
fishusa.rv5k.net/c/2074607/15...
🔸 Leader - 6lb fluorocarbon
fishusa.rv5k.net/c/2074607/77...
CRANKBAIT SPINNING SETUP:
🔸 Rod - 7'6" TUCR Apex Pro MLF
tunedupcustomrods.com/product...
🔸 Reel - 1000 or 2000 size
fishusa.rv5k.net/c/2074607/77...
🔸 Line - 8lb braided line
fishusa.rv5k.net/c/2074607/15...
🔸 Leader - 8lb fluorocarbon
fishusa.rv5k.net/c/2074607/77...
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[@fishordietv6614]

Dude the tank testing portion is awesome. That sets you apart from a lot of people you don’t just spew “I like this for this reason” you give us visuals and I appreciate it haha

[@NickLindner]

Thanks! Want to do more and more of that in the future

[@kitluedtke]

Great gear talk Nick! Appreciate it.

[@NickLindner]

Thanks Kit. Hope you found it helpful

[@jorielindner2428]

Very informative Nick!

[@NickLindner]

:)

[@curtiswhite6662]

You are missing a big one, Len Thompson 5 of diamonds in red usually but in black also works with a minnow or a walleye eyeball once you catch one, winter until July it works wonders, jigs are primary but if they fail that spoon a foot of bottom is incredible

[@juliusjonesiii6639]

Awesome video and great information, thank you

[@NickLindner]

Thanks for watching, Julius

[@topwaterwes2339]

Thanks Nick!

[@NickLindner]

Thanks for watching, Wes!

[@FLUTTERYO]

GREAT VIDEO❤ THANK YOU🤘

[@NickLindner]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@BobOlson-mp2uh]

This is amazing thank you

[@NickLindner]

Thanks for watching Bob!

[@Perigordian1]

Thanks for sharing. stay Blessed. Good info my dude

[@NickLindner]

Thanks for watching Nathaniel

[@waynesell3681]

Like your style Mr Nick Lindner! Fun to follow you. Thanks for your sharing great info!

[@waynesell3681]

Excuse me Nick Lindner..

[@NickLindner]

Thanks for watching, Wayne!

[@craigferrieri8282]

Awsome info

[@NickLindner]

Thanks Craig!

[@JoeHollandFishing]

I've been waiting for this one thanks bud!

[@NickLindner]

Thanks dude!

[@trudave_official]

Amazing!

[@NickLindner]

Thanks Dave!

[@johnwalker9388]

Great video Nick what if I’m fishing in a fast current what’s the best presentation to use

[@NickLindner]

Dropshot is one of my favorites. Very hydrodynamic

[@chuckmasonfishingmichigan]

short shank tungsten on the Saginaw River helped us a cash a check on the Michigan Walleye tour a couple of weeks ago

[@NickLindner]

I’ve been warming up to short shanks more and more. I like it for bigger minnows and leeches

[@chuckmasonfishingmichigan]

@@NickLindner the wind shifted, fish sank to the bottom, had to go into finesse mode, it worked

[@phoenixfathersoutdoors]

awesome video great information but im just curious if you dont like pulling spinners in the spring?

[@NickLindner]

It can work for sure! It just isn't in my top 5

[@Yurr7]

What rod and reel brands do you like using? Possibly make a video about it?

[@NickLindner]

Good idea Joseph. I’ve used tuned up custom rods on the ice for a long time and just grabbed a few of their open water sticks to try this season. They are pricy, but seem super nice. For reels, I have a bunch of stuff. Some quantum, some daiwa, some Shimano. I’ve culled out most of my quantums now and have mostly daiwa at this point

[@kabeelojay]

Should go to Kabeelo Lodge in Northwestern ontario Canada..great walleye fishing!

[@NickLindner]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@craigsager9660]

Nick do you see a big difference between using live minnows or plastic looking minnows? Just because of getting the fish off the hook and taking the time to go and get another live minnow.

[@NickLindner]

It makes a different for sure. Some days the minnows are just the deal for sure. But plastics are sometimes optimal (and can catch bigger fish sometimes)

[@scottrouwhorst881]

Nice

[@NickLindner]

👌

[@pnw_element9822]

If I can’t find live minnow would a gulp minnow work?

[@NickLindner]

Plastics can work sometimes in spring

[@pnw_element9822]

@@NickLindner yeah I got lucky and got one off a nightcrawler trying to target them for my first time thanks for the info

[@FLUTTERYO]

🎣🎣 SWIM ON OVER AND STRIKE THAT THUMB 👍 👍 LET'S BUILD💪 NICK'S ALGORITHM 🎣 🎣

[@NickLindner]

Haha thanks!

[@Dj.fishing084]

I've been fishing that hair jig with no plastic on it and smacking walleyes, I didn't know about a jig and a plastic

[@NickLindner]

It’s worth a try! Not necessary of course.

[@FLUTTERYO]

WHAT ABOUT A CHATTERBAIT?? YAY OR NAY 😂😊

[@NickLindner]

I would say yay

[@evanmalison4489]

🎣

[@NickLindner]

Thanks for watching Evan

[@JohnRichardson-wo6mg]

How can I get a hold Donny ?

[@NickLindner]

I'd reach out to him on Facebook: facebook.com/donnie.obert

[@julieholmly]

Do I need a leader for walleyes?

[@NickLindner]

A 6lb or 8lb fluorocarbon leader is a must on clearish lakes

[@tazcgnso8653]

What if I'm only use 8 pound line to start with ​@@NickLindner

[@WallyHunter1875]

No St croixs?

[@NickLindner]

Not right now in my arsenal

[@jjmcg9688]

I’ve never seen someone plastic on a hair jig

[@NickLindner]

Yeah, it's a different look.

[@jjmcg9688]

@@NickLindner I’ll give it a shot, thanks Nick.

[@ChipEstrada]

Illegal to use live bait in Idaho.

[@NickLindner]

That limits the options, but it's still possible to get on great bites without it.

[@SteveC810]

Put your hands in front of the camera more. Its entertaining.

[@NickLindner]

What do you mean exactly??

[@johnherman8861]

what reel are you using?

[@NickLindner]

I have a number of Fuego and Ballistics in the 2000 and 2500 sizes