seymoga
02-15-2001, 07:34 AM
We've recently purchased a lake home on Lake Redstone in Central Wisconsin. It is noted for walleye and crappie fishing primarily.
Knowing absolutely nothing about fishing, what are the essentials as far as equipment and lures/bait? What would you suggest to put in the tacklebox for this type of fishing?
What are some basic spring, summer, fall techniques we can employ?
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I never heard of Redstone so I looked it up. A very nice area you found a place in. Redstone has some good reports about it. You also have the Lemonweir close by which is a great little river for canoe trips, and Castlerock Flowage for more good fishing. As for the fishing gear you asked about: Did your place come with a small boat of 14' or 16' for fishing? If it didn't you should start watching the local shopper for used boats and check them out carefully before you buy. They normally are cheeper this time of year and in the fall. If you wait until ice out the prices go up. As for rods/reels: As for what type that will need to be your decision. Don't go cheep but it's not good to go overboard starting out. Cabelas has some nice spinning combos for the novice. An ultralight spinning rig and a medium weight spinning rig are a must. I like monofillament lines. They are easier for the beginer to use (tying knots etc). I prefer the Maxima lines but the Bonnyl and Stren lines are also good and Orvis has some excellent monos also. Go with 4 or 6 lb. test on the ultralight and 6 or 8 lb. test on the medium. As for the terminal tackle: Jigs are a must. I like the bullet head jigs in 1/4 and 1/8 oz. They have smaller hooks than the same weight jigs in different styles. The swimming jigs are also good. Get some twister tails and power worms that fit the jigs. For crankbaits I prefer some of the older baits like the River Runt, Mirrolure, OK-Doke, and Flatfish. The River Runts ($) and OK-Dokes (no longer made) are cost prohibitive unless you find some cheep ($10 or less) in a rummage sale or flea market. There are others on this board that like other cranks, just read over some of the old threads to find out which ones. Get a few slip bobbers, dog bone type bobber stops, some removeable splitshot, swivels (barrel and snap), and hooks (sizes 4,6, and 8). A floating minnow bucket is also nice to have, and a good net is a must. Don't try to land a walleye like you see the bass fishermen do on tv. Walleyes have teeth! Good luck and have fun. Feel free to email me with any questions.