The number of good walleyes being caught has definitely decreased because of the heat, but hopefully, expected cooler temps will improve the bite.
The walleye bite is on in many locations across South Dakota and the Tri-State area. The water temps have warmed back up and the fish have responded. Plenty walleye limits have been reported.
The weather continues to keep us guessing and it’s made establishing a pattern fun to say the least.
“Tackle” Terry Tuma says you need to be using a specific lure or spot on the lake and to land three or four fish to be certain you’ve found the right formula or pattern of
Once the nicer weather hit, the bite started turning on.
The weather has shaped up and water temps are back on the rise. Here’s what it all means for the bite.
The fishing this past week was all over the place with a big cold front and cold stretch of rain. Water temps dropped drastically. Things are bouncing back nicely but we’ve had to adjust.
Cold fronts can shut down bites fast, but with the right tactics, you can adapt and stay on fish.
In his first tip of the open-water season for 2025, Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about different dressings for jigs when out crappie fishing.
Whether you’re targeting pressured bass or just looking to switch up your finesse game, these baits deserve a spot in your tackle box.
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