Scout and cut holes ahead of time. And if possible, pop your holes over patches of snow or darker ice, both of which conceal shadows and movement. This enables them to sample an area without disturbing fish. Speaking of presentation, it s wise to rig your Finicky with a plain hook and sizable minnow, such as a shiner, chub or small sucker. A large and natural offering, positioned in an isolated spot, has the power to dupe really big walleyes and it offers fish an alternative to jigs and spoons.
Aggressive times call for aggressive measures, so don t be afraid to jig with gaudy spoons.
Chip compliments his field of Finicky s by jigging a Northland Buck-Shot Rattle Spoon matched with the front half of a minnow. And most of his shallow walleyes come during low light intervals, so Chip straps a Northland Fire-Light Glow Stick to his spoon. Tommy also favors a clattery lure, so he fixes up a Lindy Rattl r Spoon with the head of a shiner minnow. He squirts on a glob of Berkley Walleye Attractant to make his presentation even more irresistible during low light conditions. Occasionally, aggressive jigging tactics don t seduce shallow walleyes.