Advice

[ARB]

If you could give an aspiring new Walley fisherman one piece of advice, what would it be.

Still rubbing off the green
ARB

[skipnskul]

Question your sanity!!!!

[Bad Finger]

Hold on to your wallet!

[Mikie]

Spend your money wisely on good equipment, even if it means you have to wait longer for it. Also ,i would read everything you can on the subject. Last but not least develop a real frendship with some one to not only help you but share in your experiences with.Good luck Mikie

[Jim Ordway]

Good fishing will come and go with the season. Good friends will last forever and be your greatest accomplishment as an angler.

[Walizz 1]

You can get very good tips and advice right here at W.C. Don't be shy about asking questions, that's how you learn. We're all here to help each other.

[Todd_NE]

Buy "How to Win the Walleye Game" by Mike McClelland before you buy one single thing.

[205]

Warm Clothes! ;-) Russell

[rich]

Talk with other fisherman ask them what they are using the majority of the time. Remember lures are made to catch fisherman first these thing cost a ton when u buy a bunch and only use a few . The lure makers win. Good luck&good fishing

[redog 692]

dont be afraid to help somebody out at the landing,it just mint be you or me

[KEVIN/CO]

Whether your livewell is full or you're getting snubbed always have fun. Nothing like being in the outdoors, so kkep it positive and the memories will make all the expenses and the tedious little things fade away.

[Matches]

Don't plan on always having a shore lunch. PACK SANDWICHES!!!

[Hutch]

Keep an open mind at ALL TIMES. Never hesitate to try something NEW, because every day has to be treated as a learning experience. When the time arrives and you fortunate to get on the fish, let a few go for SEED. Once you start acquiring this KNOWLEDGE share it with others. Hang A Wall Hanger. Hutch

[BD]

I agree with the above; Have fun with with your family and friends even when the skunks are biting or when the better half is puting you to shame.

Keep your hands, baits etc clean. Skin oil, gas etc can put off fish.

[groovymoe]

One piece of advice I would give is open your boat to somebody who is knowledgeable on the species of fish you wish to pursue. At the same time, If you see a post from somebody here at W.C. who's looking for somebody to go with them don't hesitate to try and hook up for a day on the water. I often look for somebody to fish with on my boat. The problem I have is it's hard to find people who want to leave at daybreak, and come back at dark. I'd also watch every video, read every article, and listen to as many conversations at the bait shops that you can. If you want to come to Lake Erie this coming spring drop me a line.

groovymoe@cros.net
groovymoe

[eyegetit]

Set at least one realistic goal for yourself at the start of each fishing season and stick with it. Also, I enjoy fishing with family & friends but I learn 10 times more when I'm by myself.

[s.f.]

catching walleyes is usually fairly easy. finding walleyes and then making the right presentation is the key. too many fishermen spend too much time with the lines in the water instead of spending time learning, therefore envisioning, the body of water and the fish they intend to catch. spending a day on the water without the lines in hand, could teach you more than years of actual fishing the same area. the key or difference between the greats and the rest is that the greats do what it takes to ENVISION what they are fishng, where and how the fish are exactly located and then....they fish.... ENVISION
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[Pooch]

Keep it simple. Don't fall for every fad or hot lure that comes along. Buy good equipment the first time. Be patient always. If you make fishing work you will miss the point and not enjoy it. I used to be a stereo nut. Then after many years of buying high end gear realized that I was listening to the equipment and no longer to the music. Same thing goes for fishing. Much of what I learned about fishing for Bluegill applies to Walleye fishing and vice-versa. I was laughed out of the boat one day while fishing for Panfish because when we were not getting bites I switched to a bottom bouncer and spinner. The laghing stopped about two fish later!
Pooch in central Illinois

[ARB]

Thanks to all who answered. My main reason for fishing is to spend time with my dad. I will be spending a lot of time reading this winter as well as getting out on the ice when I can.