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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.
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By Daniel Quade
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Offbeat Tactics For Summer WalleyesTraditional summertime tactics catch plenty of big eyes, or else they wouldnt have become such strong traditions. Lindy Rigging, pulling spinners and suspending live bait account for countless catches. But sometimes, thinking outside the box is an even better way to put more, bigger walleyes in the box.
Just ask Jon Thelen. The longtime guide and sage of all things walleye often flips the tactical textbook upside down when conditionsor the fish themselvesdictate an unorthodox approach. As a result, he keeps his clients lines stretching while other anglers are struggling. Following are three of his top tricks for turning the tables on ever-elusive summertime eyes.
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(Provided by Michigan DNR)
Among the premier species sought by Michigan anglers, walleyes are in high demand. The Michigan DNR stocks many walleyes to create fisheries where reproduction doesn't occur and to supplement naturally reproducing fish. But even when operating at full capacity, the DNR's hatchery system cannot produce a supply that meets demand.
So Fisheries Division has partnered with a number of citizen groups across the state to form walleye-rearing cooperatives to increase production. The cooperatives help maintain the ponds, fertilize them, and often help in fingerling harvest. Statewide, the DNR has partners helping run 30 walleye-rearing ponds.
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Big river walleye just misses state record.Dick Cataldo has some advice for walleye anglers frustrated with catching small fish in the St. Joseph River.
Big ones exist. Really big ones.
Like the one he caught before daylight April 17.
Cataldo had just slipped into his waders about 4:30 a.m. and eased into the cool St. Joe waters when he made his first cast onto the gravel bar.
He pulled the Rapala Husky Jerk beneath the surface a few feet, jerked it once, then let it sit in the current.