spik Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Hi all: Thought I would put in a quick report on late night walleye fishing from shore. As I am not a boat owner a lot of my fishing consists of shore fishing. The window of opportunity especially for fish such as walleye can be very short, but at times can when the fish are actively feeding can be very good. These fish were taken a few hours after dark aggressively jigging tight to bottom (1/4 ounce white jig). I usually tip with a worm or minnow, but a full worm seems to out fish minnows (for size) until the temperature drops further. Ottawa River walleye can almost be found everywhere, but often like to sit in increased current flow and fluctuations along with structure changes (drop offs). For year around consistency in water around river mouths. Depending on current strength I like to change the size of the jig head so I can maintain contact with the bottom without jeopardizing the livelihood of the jig. Here are the rewards of the night’s action. Fish sizes are 22", 19", and 14". All these fish were released. Hope to get out again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 nice going sounds like you really have them figured out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 very good and welcome to the board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarty Pantz Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Very nice!! Thanx for the great pics I'm hoping to do some walleye fishing very shortly Have you ever tried leeches before? I was watching a fishing show this morning and they were up around White River & the walleye seemed to love the leeches, any suggestions? Thanx & I'm glad to have found this place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Great job sir, I caught a walleye at night once, nothing like seeing those big glassy eyes come up to the surface! Thanks for sharing, MTBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Ottawa River walleye can almost be found everywhere, but often like to sit in increased current flow and fluctuations along with structure changes (drop offs). For year around consistency in water around river mouths. So THAT'S what I'm doing wrong... Great report...welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Great report and pics spik Those are some beautiful eyes you got into!!! just doesn't get any better than that Welcome to OFC and thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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