MuddyCreekFisherman Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 i have a buddy of mine that asked me if i could make him a walleye lure. now the problem with that is. i mainly fish bass so i have no clue what to look for as far as designing one??? he gave me a basic description of it but it just sounds like a crankbait to me. any ideas? if so i picture of a design would be nice to go off of or atleast a picture of a lure. -thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Look up a Berkley Flicker Shad. Most walleye lures seem to be just longer and leaner crankbaits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 great lakes walleye. wiggle wart or 25-a bombers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Go to Cabelas or Bass pro's catalog or website..should supply you with a bunch of pictures of Walleye baits...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyCreekFisherman Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 ive seen all these baits throughout google as ive searched it...is there any paticular bait that i should look at...right now im going with woodieb8 on the wiggle wart. but thank you everyone for your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barr5150 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 For river trolling we use flicker shads and rapala floaters rigged on 3 ways or lead core. For casting on rivers I like suspending jerk baits. For pond or lake fishing I've had luck on suspending jerks and regular bass style cranks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reelentless Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Google-Reef Runner 800 and Rapala Deep husky jerk if he's looking for a great trolling bait. Use a lot of Original floaters handlining as well. Shouldn't be that big of a deal..Shad or minnow shaped. He can take any bait to the depth he wants running snap weights,lead core,down riggers and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekoutdoors.co Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Walleyes mainly hit minnow or shad type cranks. I have not had luck on the fatter cranks that bass go after. Husky jerks, countdowns, flicker shads, smash shads, original floaters, etc. We mainly fish for walleyes up here so I don't have much bass stuff but a ton of walleye cranks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 As above, also storm hot-n-tot, lindy shadling, reef runner ripshad and deep lil ripper, rapala shad rap, rapala taildancer, cordell wallydiver. Besides bright colors, common prey to immitate would be emerald shiners, redtail shiners (which are actually horneyhead chubs), ciscoes(tulibee), shad and perch. For a couple of weeks in fall a frog bait is awesome.. I miss living up in Minnesota! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 we run mag warts. 110ft line out at 2.8mph .with 15lb test gives 21ft deth. there unique . theres many days they filled boxes on our charterboat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhahn427 Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Why don't you ask him what he is thinking about ............. Lots of different walleye lures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonpluggergino Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Rapala Shad Raps big time waleye lure on Mille Lacs, any minnow type bait will get the job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltshaker Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Tell me guys...what color is A walleye's eyes? Are they white/off-white? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 many guys go white with pearl white on top.,from what ive seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking 56 Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 From the walleyes I've seen in aquariums they're black, so I suspect they turn white when they're out of the water for a prolonged period of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reelentless Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) Milky white/clear with a reflective back. All I know is they look good every time I see them..lol. Edited January 12, 2014 by Reelentless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
