
Fall walleye showdown: Can plastics out-fish live minnows? – video
The plastics, jigheads, and retrieves that work best for fall walleyes — plus when live bait still has the upper hand.

The plastics, jigheads, and retrieves that work best for fall walleyes — plus when live bait still has the upper hand.

A video series designed to help you put more walleye in the boat this fall. Step one is all about location.

Examples include the water clarity and temperature, structural locations, weed growth and the depth where fish may be at, cast retrieve and trolling speed, to name a few.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma says he will often use a plain-colored plastic under normal conditions but will switch to a plastic with some sparkle in darker and/or deeper water.

Brian Brosdahl breaks down his system for dropshot fishing walleyes. He talks weights, jigs, dropper length, and how he likes to use it to catch more walleyes all season long.

A good set-up to use when fishing deep waters and tough bite situations, “Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using a braided line for the main line, connected to an eyelet on your drop-shot set-up and then

Consider using ned rigs- 2 ½ to 3 inches in length for tougher bite situations.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using a smaller bait when fishing in colder water and when there is a lot of fishing pressure. Use a larger swimbait when fish are more active.

Learn when to use each retrieve, why they trigger bites, and which swimbaits and gear setups work best with each one.
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