Conference wahoo::fishing

    WALLEYE'S ?
    Start W/ a heavy leader. Walleye got dem big teeth. As a general
    rule, Walleye's will hit on whatever a bass will hit on. Small
    spinner-baits, small diving plugs (rapala FAT-RAP, SHAD-RAP OR MINNOW
    type plugs) are good. Hit em in the head. Unlike bass walleye's
    dont like to chase the lure. Make alot of casts in the same area.
    Move your lure slower than for bass. Many a Walleye hes been taken
    fishing for bass. Deep shallow and on top YOU GOT TO FIND EM'. This
    time of year they probably are in close about 8-15 ft deep (find
    the shade). Live bait? MINNOWS MAN MINNOWS !!! Hook em through the
    lips for casting, in the back for still fishing. Worms will attract
    too many Panfish. 
    			P.S. if the fishing is good, send one down to
    			     M.D. I LOVE DEM WALLEYE'S
    
    				BUCKETMOUTH
    

    P.S.
    
    If you have a boat/depth-finder try drifting a minnow real DEEP
    and real SLOW. Sometimes Walleyes will hold the bait fo a bit bofore
    sucking it in. So let em play with it a while. Then SET THAT HOOK!!!
    
    
    				BUCKETMOUTH

    DOES ANYBODY KNOW OF ANY GOOD WALLEYE FISHING IN THE NEW HAMPSHIRE
    AREA. FISHED ALOT OF THEM UP IN LAKE CHAMPLAIN. NOW I NEED TO FIND
    SOME SPOTS DOWN HERE.              
    					

    The only place I fished for walleyes is Lake Erie.  Supposed to
    be one of the best lakes around for walleye fishing.  I fished a
    few times out there with a retired fireman who goes out at least
    two or three times a week.  We use his boat because the best way
    to catch walleye is trolling.  The lures he likes to use are Hot
    Shot crank baits.  All kinds of wild colors, if one color isn't working
    he switches to another.
    As it was previously mentioned, fish 'em deep.  The deeper the
    better.  In fact, in those real deep areas, use a downrigger.  A
    fish finder also is a must.
    
    Mike_L

    Walleyes in New Hampshire?
    
    Yes there are a few Waleyes in New Hampshire. Don't bother trying
    any of the Lakes though. Most all the waleyes are caught in two
    bodies of water and they are caught for a very short period in the
    spring. Thse bodies of water are.... The Merrimack river and the
    Conn. River. In the Merrimack there are fewer but some 5 lb plus
    are caught every year. The action is mostly above hookset N.H.
    In the Conn. River they are caught almost from the Mass. border
    up. The bigest waleye registered each year is in or nearly 10 pds.
    
    As I mentioned before in the spring when the thaw begins they are
    found just below the damns along the two rivers and in other hot
    spots. As the water warms up fewer and fewer are caught until some
    time in May it is just about over except for the few who really
    know what they are doing and even for them it is mostly an excercise
    in casting.   
    
    Bear
                                                                      

    I saw three caught Sunday on the Conn.
    
    plus one over 5lbs which was released...
    
    BBP
    

    Local paper says walleye action has been hot lately between Holyoke
    and Enfield dams of all places !  Found in the deepest holes, of
    course.
    
    Steve

    	OK, I read all of these.  I still know almost zero about Walleye.
    Do I look for sandy bottom, pebble bottom, rocky bottom, ????  Do
    they hold on structure?  What water temperature do I look for?
    	Let me give you my full knowledge of Walleye.  They are good
    to eat.
    	Now, HELP!!!!!!

    They are not good to eat, the are great to eat!
    
    The way you look for Walleye depends on where you are looking and
    how the Walleye got there! 
    
    Walleye are a natural reproducers in rocky areas of rivers and in lakes in the
    upper midWest when the water temp reaches about 42 degrees. They
    school up over the winter and wait in deep water close to the spawning
    areas (rocky wave washed areas) untill eggs have ripened. The spawning
    occurs at different times based on the water temp. After spawning
    the go to deep water for a couple of weeks and are untouchable while
    recovering from the stress of the spawn. They shortly appear very
    hungry feeding on whatever is the primary food source for the
    particular body of water. Anything that looks and acts like this
    food will slay em this time of year. Normally a minnow dressing
    on a twist tail jig cast or trolled over structure very close to
    or on the bottom will work well. Also cast the rig into the shallow
    structure and work back on the bottom toward deep water. Once you
    hit one work the same spot hard as Walleye hang together and you
    can get several from the same spot.
    
    They tend to suspend in the water over or around structure in deeper
    parts of the lake over the summer. A fish finder is a must this time
    of year. Once you find em jig a minnow or leech in front of their
    nose. They will move around based on food sources, PH changes in the
    water and jsut plain orneriness. Don't forget the shallow structure
    if you aren't having luck anywhere else. Walleye's move, so a lot
    of looking is a good rule. Once you get one, stay there and work
    the spot hard.
    
    
    In the fall they come on strong moving to the shallower structure
    and feeding heavyly be fore freezeup. 
    
    You can catch them on jigs
    dressed with minnows or leeches, crank baits, or a Lindy Rig which
    is a walking sinker rigged to allow a free flow of line through
    it to a mono leader with a #4 or 6 hook with a minnow or leech. The
    Lindy rig allows for the Walleye to take a bait in its mouth and
    move off with it without rissistance.  You set the hook after several
    seconds (sometimes as much as ten) when he has it well in his mouth.
    The Lindy Rig is particularly use
    full  when they may be right on the bottom. However keep
    trying all three baits untill you find something that works.

    ASk a few questions, I'll give answers a shot!
   

    
    RE:-1
    
    If you're still around. Let's talk.
    
    Just booked my first trip to Canada with Walley my primary target.
    
    Have never fished for Walley before  so I'm looking for advice and
    what to include in one large tackel box.
    
    The trip will be the second week of september.
    
    
    Dick
    

    Are there any walleye spots within a couple hours drive of Mass?
    
    Just curious
    
    Brian

    
       Brian,
    
          Years ago there were walleyes in lake Chauncy. Give the fishies
       dept. a call (508) 366-4479 thay will gladly help ya. Quabbin and
       Conn. River also have walleye.
    
                                                        Good Luck
                                                            kiv

    
    
    RE: .10
    
       Dick, where abouts in Canada are you headed?  We've gone to the 
    Boundary Waters north of Ely, Minn. the past few years and have done
    pretty good with the walleye.  Some lures we've used include --
    #9 & #11 Rapalas (blue over white), small jigs, beetle spins with
    curly tailed grubs (white & yellow), rat-l-traps, and an occasional
    big-lipped crankbait.
    
       Personally, I have real good luck with the Raps.  Perch pattern has
    worked for us, but the ol' blue has gotten most.  The beetle spin with 
    a yellow curly tail has taken just about as many.  Alot of people say
    the only way to catch walleye is with live bait (leeches & minnows),
    real deep.  Being that we go in mid May, we're usually close to the
    spawn, and I'm not much on live bait.  Last year I caught a 5 1/2 lber.
    the eve of opening day.  She was a loaded female in a tiny bay just off
    a channel in about 3 ft. of water.  The rest of the trip was real tough
    going.  Had to fish reeeaaalll slow, right on the bottom of bays with 
    small jigs.  This due to some nasty weather.  The last two days picked
    up and I went back to the Raps.  It really depends on where you're at 
    when.
    
    
    Bear
    
    

    I've only gone walleye fishing once, on Oneida lake in NY.  Used
    crawlers and a floating jig head set about 18 inches off a bottom
    bumping weight.  We were drifting with the wind.  I caught five in 
    a couple of hours.

    Sure, the purists don't like live bait.  But I like catching fish. :-)

    George

    re: .12
    
    	Walleye? In Quabbin?!?!? I've never heard that before. Anyone
    	have any more information?
    
    			Robert.
    
    P.S. - I doubt there are any walleye left in Chuancy.
    
    

    
      Robert
     
        The MA. state record 11 lbs 0 oz was taken out of quabbin
      back in "75". 
    
                                                      kiv

    RE:.15
       There are still walleye in chauncy.  I got a 22 in. one there
    about 5 years ago.  They DO taste as good as people say!  I doubt
    that anyone really fishes for them though so you don't hear about
    them much.
    			B.C.

    re : .last 2
    
    	Amazin'! Now, any information on where in Quabbin there is a 
    	chance of picking up a walleye? And how did you (.17) get that
    	fish from Chauncy? Jig, worm, etc... ?
    
    	I've never caught a walleye and would love to add one to my
    	fishy life list!
    
    			Robert.

    The Conn. River has walleye.  The Merrimack has a few, but not many.
    
    The NH F&G is testing out a new walleye fishery.  Last year they
    stocked a bunch of walleye fingerlings in the Contoocook River.
    It will take 4-5 years before they know how they'll do there.  If they
    do well they will consider further stockings.
    
    As far as I know, Lake Champlain VT offers the best walleye fishing
    in new england.  I caught a nice 5lb walleye near the mouth of
    champlain on the winnooski river.  I was after smallies primarily 
    (caught a bunch) but the walleye was a nice bonus.
    
    -donmac
    

    
    Hi Bear,
    
    Going to Lady Evelyn Lake about 6 hours north of Toronto. The second
    week of September. It will be an 8 mile trip by boat to get to the
    island with no supplies available. Bring in what you need for fishing!
    
    Had planned on taking an assortment of Rap's the traditional black/gold,
    black/silver and chatruse/silver. Will add blue/silver to the list and
    adjust sizes to #9 and #11's, my list was smaller. Using Rap's makes
    me beleive that you are trolling, any gesses at how deep that time of
    year? Are you using Downriggers or baitwalkers?
    
    I will rob the old bass box of 1/4 and 3/8 oz. jig heads with assorted
    soft plastic stuff 4 to 2 inches in assorted color w/y/c. Never tried
    Blakemore's Roadrunners thinking of taking some allong y/w/c.
    
    Not familiar with beetle spins probably take Mepps but not shure witch.
    Maby some spoons also.
    
    RE:14 Thanks for the tip live bait will be supplied and if that's what
    it takes to catch fish, I nevver was a purist.
    
    There is also mentioned White Fish havent got a clue. Ever heared of
    them? Suppose to catch the for lunch.
    
    Dick

    
    
    
    Well,
       Not sure where or what type of lake Evelyn is.  But, I would think
    September would be a good month for Wallys.  Agood thing to do is to
    talk to your outfitter as to what works this time of year.
       The only trolling we do is to drag a crankbait or beetlespin behind
    our canoe moving from one place to the next, we're in a no motor area.
    If the fish are deep in this lake you can still use your Raps.  We've
    had some luck using heavy weight in front of the Rap.  Distance depends
    on how far off the bottom the fish are naturally.
    
    Good luck!!!
    
    Bear
    
    

    FWIW......I have caught more walleye on a red/white dardevil 3" than
    any other lure in the box. Don't be left without one. They are one
    of the best all depth lures you can find. Another choice would be a
    silver johnson spoon with a #11 pork trailer worked in 15 to 20 feet of
    water off the edge of a submerged hump out in the lake. Walleye hang
    off the edges of large flats that are in 8 to 10 feet water. They come
    up on the flats to feed. They also love the current. So if there is an
    area that pinches, like two islands that form a funnel, you'll find
    them off the points in 15 feet or so holding on secondary drops. 
    
    Good luck and tight lines, Ranger Ron
    
    ps. I grew up on a lake in Wisconsin fishing for Walleyes.