Therefore, the water is the warmest close to shore and in some cases, the ice can be ten feet from shore with the lake covered with ice, yet the walleyes will spawn. When the spawning ritual is complete, these battered and exhausted fish move to the deepest structure of the lake to rest for four to ten days. After the rest period, the walleyes are eminently hungry and that's when they move back to their spawning areas and the early spring action is at its best. We have discussed the spring spawning patterns of walleyes, so now the fisherman must use their knowledge and skill to boat several of these hungry fish. If you hit a late spring and the fish are still spawning or in the rest stage, you can still catch fish, but you will work harder for fewer fish.
Walleyes are the one fish species that the right rod makes the difference.
Being able to feel that subtle bite can only happen with quality rod. The Quantum Energy is my choice for the reel because I like the peddrag system that Quantum produces. In addition, stainless steel ball bearings provide a smooth reel and a smooth reliable drag. In either case, my line of choice is Berkley. I know from experience that this line has strength, low visibility, and low memory in cold weather.