Pop Jigging Giant Walleyes on Steep Structure
There are days when walleyes will absolutely crush a Jigging Rap. Then there are days when they still want that same aggressive, darting presentation—but they’ll ignore the traditional glide bait. That’s exactly what we ran into while fishing the Cacheboy River…
Top 5 Artificial Lures for Walleyes in Sunset Country
If someone asked me to narrow down my tackle box to just five artificial presentations for catching walleyes in Ontario’s Sunset Country, I honestly wouldn’t hesitate. Over decades of fishing this…
When to Talon Down vs. Spot-Lock: Efficiency on the Water
There’s one thing I’ve learned over a lifetime of fishing—it’s that efficiency catches fish. The more dialed-in your boat control is, the more time your bait is in the strike zone, and that’s…
One Rod, Countless Walleye Presentations: Why the St. Croix Avid Walleye 6’8″ MXF Rarely Leaves My Deck
If there’s one question I hear all the time from anglers joining me on the water, it’s this: “What rod should I bring?” It’s a fair question because today’s…
Devils Lake: The Lake That Keeps Getting Better
There are certain fisheries across North America that earn legendary status over time. Places where the stories seem almost too good to be true. Giant walleyes. Endless structure. Massive…
Live Bait vs. Jerkbaits For Walleyes
By Jeff Simpson There are few debates in walleye fishing that have lasted longer than live bait versus artificial lures. If you’ve spent any time chasing walleyes in the fall, you’ve probably…
