Shoreline Walleyes

Was wondering if anyone could help me out. I am interested in in coming up for the early season shore fishing for walleyes. I am not looking for anyone to spot burn but would appreciate lure/bait types, retrieve speeds, sizes of lures/bait.

Thanks
Mike

What he said. It's just that easy.

i agree with all so far.ive used the fire tiger,rainbow and chartruese(green)rapala's and they all work.ive never had much luck with the jointed raps though.bomber used to make an excellent lure which they dont make anymore.it was shad colored with an orange stripe up the white belly.also had a rattle inside.if anyone knows if anyone makes these somewhere ,please let me know here.

it might have started, but you would be breaking the law if you caught and kept one. opening day is the first saturday in may

get a good hat lamp too... you do not need a latern unless your really scared of the dark... but theres always one and they wonder why nothing bites. If you get the right night, keep it dark, and keep the volume of convo down low... they'l come right up close to shore chasen and slrupn.

I would plan a few days if you're coming from a distance.  Check on the lake forecast before coming.  You wouldn't want to come up and find 6 foot waves rolling in.  It's also very hit and miss.  One day the bite is on, the next it never happened.  You really need to put your time in.  But if you do hit it right, it's very good.

ORIGINAL: gct069
bomber used to make an excellent lure which they dont make anymore.it was shad colored with an orange stripe up the white belly.also had a rattle inside.if anyone knows if anyone makes these somewhere ,please let me know here.

 
Is this what you are looking for?
 
http://www.bomberlures.com/details.aspx?category=LongA 
 
Go about half way down the page - Pearl / Black Back Orange Belly - I have a few in my tacklebox...
 
I'm sure FishUSA would special order, it only looks like they have a few colors.

Just a suggestion...I'd try one with hooks...you'll land more fish. tRuStMe

why would they?

"Since the weather doesn't look real promising to be out on the lake Saturday how many of "yinz" are going to try the shore line thing? "

key word: "yinz"

facts, lake too rough for boating = too rough for shoreline walleye.

also worth mention, you have at least 2-3 weeks before its even worth a shot.

By all means, come mup'..............

J-18 is right on. I don't think color matters. Slower you reel the better. The bigger fish are earlier in the year. I've caught them behind me while wading so that tells you how close they come in. No lights !

I cant wait to try this walleye fishing. It sounds fun.

Have ya noticed over the past couple decades the decline of smelt. But the emphasis on steel-head stocking ? My theory is the steel-head have decimated the smelt in the lake. Oh and the walleye were really dependent on that food source. HMMMMM makes me wonder. Ive never tasted a steel-head that would even compare to walleye. Keep on stocking the trout or maybe start a viable walleye program. Maybe I should get used to the fact or not. Remember to put lots of steel-head in the garden they grow great produce. 

stop dissin' the steel...............

Lake Erie is considered a world class walleye fishery.