smalliemaster
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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
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/18 15:04:16
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go buy the biggest rapalas they make... think its FL-18.. go to the mouth of a creek and reel them in as slow as you can and have alittle luck. all ya gota do
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/18 16:48:03
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What he said. It's just that easy.
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/18 16:55:51
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night-time is best.. big plugs work too, but rapala's are where it's at you can also catch big spring eyes in the bay.. all along the bayfront casting at night
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/18 17:31:34
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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.
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/18 17:52:32
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Has the shoreline walleye bite already started or not? I have never heard a good indicator of when it starts. Any water temp or something like that to tell?
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/18 18:06:37
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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
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/18 18:14:14
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can catch them now, but best time is when the water breaks the 50 degree mark... imo
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/18 18:20:17
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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.
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/19 21:12:44
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Guys, thanks for the info. I am looking forward to a trip up sometime mid May I guess. Maybe I'll see some of you there. Mike
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/19 22:11:44
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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.
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/19 23:15:04
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agree with above- your going to have alot more nights of not a thing happening than nights of pulln em up on shore....
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/20 14:59:41
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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.
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/20 23:58:25
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/21 06:47:22
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Just a suggestion...I'd try one with hooks...you'll land more fish. tRuStMe
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/28 10:24:23
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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?
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/28 10:27:07
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/28 11:25:17
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1st day, 12:01 am. Sat. maybe?
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/28 11:54:08
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"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' ![](https://forums.fishusa.com/upfiles/smiley/s2.gif) ..............
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/28 13:43:14
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ORIGINAL: Raab "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' .............. Not if its a wind with a southerly component. Shoreline and nearshore will most likely be doable. Haven't looked at the forecast though.
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/28 14:48:08
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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 !
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/28 15:39:02
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that hog walleye I caught near dobbins was at night on MOTHERS DAY... so now is probably a good time.. Also, that eye was bigger than any eye I ever caught on a boat in Lake Erie... was a pig.. took 2 guys with a net to lift it up the wall.. lol go git em!
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/28 20:10:14
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I cant wait to try this walleye fishing. It sounds fun.
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/29 07:07:39
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Seems all lake and bay species are a little behind this year...I'm gonna wait a week or three.
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/29 20:54:03
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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.
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/29 21:05:57
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Excellent first post Mcmillen. Posts of steelhead for fertilizer will not get you any friends on this site :) Smalliemaster PM me and we could possibly hook up for some night eyes.
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/29 21:09:53
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stop dissin' the steel...............
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/29 21:10:24
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My brother caught a bunch of Lakers last week. He kept 2. One had 36 sculpin minnows in its belly, the other one had 7 smelt in it.
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/29 21:11:17
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Lake Erie is considered a world class walleye fishery.
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RE: Shoreline Walleyes
2010/04/29 22:29:02
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ORIGINAL: rmcmillen09 Ive never tasted a steel-head that would even compare to walleye. Lots of us don't fish for "food".....just sayin' Welcome to the board.
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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