Sucker Minnows/Fall Walleye

[rockrunner]

Now that fall Walleye has kicked in I thought I would try sucker minnows. Could anyone suggest a presentation that you would use if you want to cover ground with Large Sucker Minnows? Also if you were fishing on a Main Lake Hump, say 25-40 feet.

[REW]

Fish them exactly the same way as if you were using fat heads to cover water.

REW

[Ristorapper]

Can't tell where you are from but make sure Sucker minnows are legal in your state/waters. I do know they are illegal here accept on the mighty Red River I believe..

[REW]

In MN, they are legal any time fishing season is open.

REW

when you go out fishing go just as the sun is hitting the tops of the trees. anchor down near the hump and use a 1/4 to 1/2 ounce jig, if you are going to dead stick the bait all you need to do is hook it under the dorsel fin. if you are going to jig hook it through the head and do slow lifts and drops and then leave it sit for a second or two then jig it slowly for about another minute.

[Chad]

Most folks rig or jig when using large minnows in the fall. It is a great presentation but It is not a "cover some ground" presentation. To cover area I suggest pulling large cranks. Reef runners, 9 shad raps, 9 flicker shads.

[RyanK1]

Just as Chad said. When I use suckers I like to go SLOW. When I rig I'll go .2-.5mph so the minnow isn't being dragged around but instead can swim around and look more natural. I rig and jig them but neither cover much ground. Thats where crankbaits come into play.

[Gary Korsgaden]

With a sucker go with a 24" leader on your live bait rig and lift the sinker a couple feet or so go along horizontally and let it drop. Suckers like "hide" along the bottom and if you just drag it the fish may not see it as easy.

A tip i learned froma long time sucker fisherman who had great success before the trendy redtails became the go to bait.

Originally Posted by rockrunner

Now that fall Walleye has kicked in I thought I would try sucker minnows. Could anyone suggest a presentation that you would use if you want to cover ground with Large Sucker Minnows? Also if you were fishing on a Main Lake Hump, say 25-40 feet.