Slimbo85 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 i know there is a forum on spring pike tips here http://ontariofishingcommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=83837&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1 any tips on spring walleye? 1st time fishing for them out in open winner picked up a few bx minnow 10s, scatter rap tail dancers and some thunderstiks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I have better luck on the Kawarthas in June. They hang around healthy weeds. Typical use smaller jigs with grubs or minnows in the early season. I think a slower presentation in the cold water is preferred. Light line. I prefer natural colours. Some guys like white, yellow or chartreuse. Don't know about Shield lakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 When does your season open? Cold water is sort of a relative term? They spawn before bass and are more active in cooler water than bass? I have caught them here in Ohio casting and trolling crankbaits in 6-10 feet deep in April, they hadn't moved too far from their spawning areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Plug Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 When does your season open? Cold water is sort of a relative term? They spawn before bass and are more active in cooler water than bass? I have caught them here in Ohio casting and trolling crankbaits in 6-10 feet deep in April, they hadn't moved too far from their spawning areas. The season opener for the kawarthas is the 2nd Saturday in may. Last year from what I can remember it was fairly warm? Not sure about water temps however. Was looking at some pics from my trip from opener last year and I was in shorts and tee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Bucktails, and slow, slow retrieves with deep diving cranks along weed edges or anywhere you can find weeds. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I have luck casting jig/grub's and dark bucktail jig's as Sinker said as well as in transition areas. Rocky shallow to a deeper drop off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 My favorite in early spring is shallow, right off or in the spawning areas. Kalina grubs on a jighead, 3" Berkely ripple shads show rolled on a jighead, and bucktails. I focus on a shallow Rocky shoal just off and Eddie, casting/retrieve from 15fow to 2fow later in the day I'll switch up these 3 lures throughout the day. I'll also cast a husky jerk right up to shore and retrieve slow with pauses Or occasionally the rapala minnow in black/gold. The husky jerk us green/orange belly Ripple shads in chartruesse Kalins grubs in bluegill Jig heads are always black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Small and slow and look for warmer water at the edge of drop offs. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) The season opener for the kawarthas is the 2nd Saturday in may. Last year from what I can remember it was fairly warm? Not sure about water temps however. Was looking at some pics from my trip from opener last year and I was in shorts and tee. I do not know where on the Kawarthas you where but I was in a derby with a bunch of guys on Pigeon and we were in blizzard conditions for about 20mins and freezing fingers off... Managed 1 29" Pickeral to win it and almost lost it due to freezing fingers. 2 years ago we where in shorts and t shirts Edited March 15, 2017 by Loonietoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Plug Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I do not know where on the Kawarthas you where but I was in a derby with a bunch of guys on Pigeon and we were in blizzard conditions for about 20mins and freezing fingers off... Managed 1 29" Pickeral to win it and almost lost it due to freezing fingers. 2 years ago we where in shorts and t shirts Yes you are correct, my mistake. Was looking at the wrong pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Yes you are correct, my mistake. Was looking at the wrong pics. Forgiven... just don't tell anybody ok :tease:Could not help myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 From opening and for a couple of weeks after on Rice Lake we would jump in the boat after supper, motor out to one of the islands, beach the boat and then pull on our chest waders... We would then proceed to cast a Rapala into the westerly wind while standing in the water...usually got our limit each just before and after dark...We kept them on a stringer tied to our belt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 im finding water close to where they spawned...anywhere that bottle necks them on their journey back to the main lake. Im rigging drop shotted minnows or dragging worm harnesses in 15-25 fow. the edge of new weed growth is always a great idea and I found that the best fishing in the spring for them happens on the May 2/4. same goes for pike thats when we really hammer eyes and pike. Everything is congregated near those new weeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 One of my best patterns is slow rolling big spinnerbaits over rocky flats, say anywhere from 10-15ft of water. I've caught some giants doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 One of my best patterns is slow rolling big spinnerbaits over rocky flats, say anywhere from 10-15ft of water. I've caught some giants doing this. Like walleye spinnerbaits or bass spinnerbaits??? I started using bass spinnerbaits a few years back, and used at the right time, boy do they hammer walleye Also, using that method(I cast them but not much difference) you'll almost never lose a walleye on a spinnerbait. My favs are chartruesse, and black/silver 3/8 oz potbellies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 June Pickerel on a bass spinner bait as described funny enough I have caught them in June literally in the pads <5 FOW caught 5 fish in 5 casts...they are agressive and feeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Sick akri!!! This is the first I've ever caught on a spinnerbait. About 15fow. Caught alot of 3-4 lbers that day all to be released. I have a photo of one around lbs from that day too. Impossible to find since my Photobucket crapped the bed And yep it's from shore fishing solo, so the pic sucks lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimbo85 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 great tips guys thanks for sharing quick question as i cant find anything in the regulations or online last year some guy told me your not allowed to use minnows on the trent severn (big chute to severn falls) is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 i very very highly doubt it. there are very few bait restricted areas in Ontario aside from parks. I could be wrong though! the biggest regulations are usually related to fish sanctuaries with extended closed seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 There's nothing in the exceptions about the Severn from the falls down to Big Chute if I can remember, definitely nothing about bait. Rick, I run the big 3/8oz bass spinnerbaits, nothing fancy. Although I find running willowblades helps with getting down and staying down compared to colorados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 There's nothing in the exceptions about the Severn from the falls down to Big Chute if I can remember, definitely nothing about bait. Rick, I run the big 3/8oz bass spinnerbaits, nothing fancy. Although I find running willowblades helps with getting down and staying down compared to colorados. Same here. When ya say "slow rolling" this is the definition lol. Half a crank too fast and the lure surface too quickly. I only use willows, or a Colorado Willow combo but boy ya gotta reel slow on that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Half the time I thinking I'm reeling up a drift sock after hooking them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Half the time I thinking I'm reeling up a drift sock after hooking them We don't get that here. The bigger walleye typically fight pretty darn good! I've had the odd one feel like a bag of socks but not often. And by good fight I mean a few headshakes/rolls. It's a walleye, it's not gonna spool ya on 8lb braid lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 We don't get that here. The bigger walleye typically fight pretty darn good! I've had the odd one feel like a bag of socks but not often. And by good fight I mean a few headshakes/rolls. It's a walleye, it's not gonna spool ya on 8lb braid lol I get a bunch of drag pullers here. Never the wet sock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 I get a bunch of drag pullers here. Never the wet sock Same. Always attributed the wet sock to Erie. Glad they fight here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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