Prime Time
06-10-2001, 08:26 AM
I recently went fishing on a lake that had water temps in the mid 50's. I did well with bottom bouncers but trolling plugs at speeds from 1 to 2 mph just didn't produce at all in places where it normally does. Is there a ball park water temp that you feel is warm enough for the walleyes to become aggressive enough to chase down a trolled crankbait?
Iceman
06-10-2001, 02:30 PM
If you can get a boat on the water, you can get 'eyes on cranks. Back in the mid 80's, my father-in-law & I started trolling on Erie in late March / early April with water temps around 40 degrees. Trolling speed & lure choice make all the difference in the world!! We used an eight hp kicker to troll at < 1.5 mph, using leadcore & Rapala's, and killed the fish. People would call us liars back at the dock when we told them how we got 'em.
Point is, go slow & get the crank in the fish's face & they will hit it. Usually, the more subtle actions are the way to go, but we have caught fish on Wiggle Warts & Hot-N-Tots in water below 50. Have confidence & keep trying !!!!
Tightlines,
Tim
risor39
06-10-2001, 03:32 PM
Iceman those people that called you a liar are missing out on a good thing.Oh well thier loss up on the wolf river they use raps on river rigs on the fish that are on thier way down, water is cold then too.It does work.Rick