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Although Michigans season is closed, the coming of spring marks a surge in walleye fishing opportunities in river tailwaters below major dams throughout northern Indiana where the season is open.
River walleyes begin to migrate upstream by mid-March in search of spawning habitat. Where blocked by dams, they congregate in large numbers.
Avid walleye anglers have fished these areas for years, DNR fisheries biologist Neil Ledet said. We want to encourage other fishermen to give it try.
Hot tailwater locations include the Tippecanoe River below the Oakdale Dam near Monticello, the St. Joseph River below the Elkhart Dam in Elkhart County, and the Salamonie River below the Salamonie Dam in Wabash County. Anglers also should try two hot spots in Fort Wayne. They are the Maumee River below the Hosey Dam and the St. Joseph River below the dam at Johnny Appleseed Park.
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Quick-trip tactics for after-work walleyes and crappies through the ice.Long ice fishing trips can be tough to pull off and carving out a full day on the ice can at a challenge for a lot of people.
However, opportunities abound for quick trips offering great fishing shortly after darkness falls.
My favorites are early evening trips for walleyes or crappies, says longtime guide, decorated tournament champion and avowed night owl Scott Glorvigen. With a little planning, its easy to get away after work for a couple of hours and enjoy solid action, with a shot at trophy fish.
Gearing Up: Organization is critical.
Having everything you need ready and waiting makes it infinitely easier to hit the ice on short notice, Gorvigen says.
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Northland Puppet MinnowWould you like to catch more walleyes from the first idyllic days of spring right through the gales of November? Then think outside the box, and dont be afraid to test tactics pigeonholed for other applications.
Swimming jigs like the Northland Puppet Minnow and Rapala Jigging Rap are perfect examples, says Scott Glorvigen, a longtime guide and tournament champion whos seen firsthand the rewards of pushing the tactical envelope. Other notable options include the Moonshine Lures Shiver Minnow and Nils Master Jigger.
Widely considered ice-fishing lures, swimming jigs are deadly on walleyes in a variety of situations, and despite their success remain largely off the radar of many otherwise savvy anglers.
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By Dan Johnson
All Creation Outdoor Media
When summer-stressed baitfish converge on mid-depth structure, big pike and other predators move in for the kill.As summer wanes, a stellar pattern solidifies on many lakes that produces big numbers of super-size walleyes and northern pike. Often overlooked by the masses, it provides steady action well into fall.
Call it the squeeze play, quips angling ace Scott Glorvigen. When low levels of dissolved oxygen in deep water force cool-water forage into a narrow band higher in the column, big predators move in for the feast. Anglers able to capitalize on the conditions can enjoy some of the seasons finest fishing.