sneak_e_pete Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Hi all, looking for some advice. I have booked a trip for myself (going solo) to the lower french for May 24. If it helps, going out of Schell's camp. I really want to target some walleye, but am fairly new to these fish. Any tips/techniques? Weed? Deep? etc. etc. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Try the Crooked Rapids. Its a bit of a boat ride but it may pay off. Also you may want to try in front of Shells Camp in the fast water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzuluSpookd Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Anywhere you can find a heavy current, you WILL have success. Crooked Rapids is a trek for sure, but there are many many areas on the way to the crooked, that have heavy current, wherever you find bottlenecks, drop a nice 1 ounce jig down and you will find success, regardless of depth. Try the Crooked Rapids. Its a bit of a boat ride but it may pay off. Also you may want to try in front of Shells Camp in the fast water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 There are narrows just past Schells camp going away from the bridge (you'll be looking towards the golf course once you are through them) You can anchor in the calms along the rocks but just on the side of the fast water. If the walleye are there there will be a few other boats and you all will catch them. Only 5 -10 minutes past the camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young_one Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Best advice: Don't break a lower motor unit like I did... Get a chart and get familiar with the waterways! Good luck out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevy727 Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Best advice: Don't break a lower motor unit like I did... Get a chart and get familiar with the waterways! Good luck out there. Where can I get a chart? I haven't been able to find one any where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayZ Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 there are no charts for the lower french as it is not a navigable waterway for ships. best bet is to ask the locals and only go where other boats go. some of the rocks are marked with buoys, but some are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevy727 Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 there are no charts for the lower french as it is not a navigable waterway for ships. best bet is to ask the locals and only go where other boats go. some of the rocks are marked with buoys, but some are not. Most rocks are not marked. I know because I hit 4 of them last summer. Didn't do damage though, I definately don't go too fast in unknown water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Most rocks are not marked. Didn't do damage though, I definately don't go too fast in unknown water. Very sound advice for that water. About the time you think your clear and in open water ... bang !!! I've been fortunate as well the few times I hit one .. go slow until you KNOW the water your travelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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