subject: Fishing Walleye Offshore [print this page] Walleye and Walleyed Pickerel fishing it's a passion, it's a dream. Shore casting has great if not the greatest potential for catching those "Trophy Fish". Overall it quite simple and cheap. That is of course providing that you have a decent spot. Yet aside from a few pockets of popularity in some northern areas of the U.S. it can be said that few Walleye anglers take advantage of this dynamite technique of the most avid of anglers.
The military and fire departments practice procedures ahead of time for fluidity and effortless setups in the real world. If they can do it why shouldn't you practice your setup and routine ahead of time - all the better to catch those giant monster fish just lurking in the waters to taunt you. Imagine a cold shivering Manitoba Canadian event of cold weather. Dress warmly with several layers of good outdoors quality clothing. A fishing buddy as well is always a good idea and even brings good luck if not companionship. Essential is a good set of insulated waders as well as a hooded, waterproof coat to wear over your clothing and waders. If possible plan your shore fishing expedition with the wind at your back.
Gloves, a snowmobile suit, a stocking hat and so on are all necessary as it gets cold and colder come fall time. Bring along a large net with a long handle to reach out and grab your catch and trophy sized catches. Its a shame if they get away. This can also serve well a double purpose as a wading "staff". To hold onto the net firmly , without loss in the water - as you enter or leave employ a cord with a big snap swivel attached . Include in this menagerie a small lure box, a flashlight and a rope stringer.
Use the big size 13 Rapala or 5 inch Bang-L-Lure variety as these plugs are generally easier for the fish to "see" resulting in more fish strikes especially at night and in the evening fishing time periods. You can try any type of lure or jig that is your personal preference from your vast fishing and angling experience and expertise. Ask your fishing buddies as well what they consider best . The barbed It is your personal preferences that count in your choice and choices of fishing tackle. On the other hand you can always troll in a boatin somewhat more comfort trolling for those Walleye and Pickeral to catch. A fishing boat is certainly more comfortable and civilized. Still it lacks the fun of it all of shore casting. Always when fishing , and especially when trolling in metal and aluminum fishing boats when trolling maintain be as quiet as humanly possible. The great Icelandic fisherman of Gimli Lake Winnipeg always maintained that to catch the most and biggest fish that you "have to think like a fish". A Walleye fish can hear sounds miles away. This is why the most experienced and successful anglers walk and tread softly even on the banks of the shore as they approach their prey.
All in all in it can be said that when it comes to shore casting for Walleye and Pickeral fish it is much like the location of a fine restaurant or eatery. The most important factor overall is location , location and location on shore casting to the shallows.
