Can you use spinnerbait for walleye?

Spinnerbaits for walleyes may sound like a weird tactic, but it produces fish — big fish that evidently were never told they weren’t supposed to eat bass lures.

What color spinnerbait should I use?

Keep colors simple Go with a clear shad type color, a brighter chartreuse and white combination and maybe a black spinnerbait for night fishing and really muddy water. The clearer the water, the less you want the fish to see of the bait and fish it fast.

What pound test is good for spinnerbaits?

17-pound fluorocarbon for vibrating jigs, spinnerbaits and swim jigs.

What is the best lure to catch walleye?

If live bait is not readily available or you’re set on targeting trophies, then lures are the way to go. These are some of the most historically popular lures: Crankbait, Grubs, Paddle Tails, and Ring Worms. The best walleye lure of all time, grubs on a jig, are the most popular alternative to live bait.

How do I choose a spinnerbait?

Depth / Size Since fish are in different depths throughout the season, you’ll want to select the right weight of Spinnerbait for the targeted depth. Weights like 1/4oz and 3/8oz are ideal to keep the Spinnerbait higher up in the water column.

When should you fish a spinnerbait?

Here’s the quick answer: Spinnerbaits can be used to catch fish all year round, but are most effective during spring and fall, when bass are feeding on schools of shad in shallow water. The best days to use spinnerbaits are cloudy days, windy days with choppy water, or any time with muddy water.

What line do you throw a spinnerbait on?

​The best choice of fishing line for spinnerbaits is generally going to be flourocarbon. It has lower stretch than monofilament however if you are only working the short game then mono can be a decent substitute.

What is a good gear ratio for spinnerbaits?

Spinnerbaits: For spinnerbaits, a moderate retrieve reel of around 6.3:1 ratio will perform adequately. This speed allows for power to move larger bladed baits through the water, but also has the speed to burn in baits when need be.

What is the best time of day to catch walleye?

Generally, the best time to fish for Walleye is early morning and late evening. When the sun is high at midday, Walleye move deeper and hold tightly to shade providing Cover. During periods of low light however, Walleye will move in shallow to feed on baitfish holding close to shore.