HOME      MY ACCOUNT      POWER SEARCH      REGISTER      SUGGEST CATEGORY      SUPPORT      LOGIN     

GLOBAL SEARCH

Site Sponsors
Main Categories
Top 10
Yahoo Entertainment

Killer South Dakota Walleye Fishing Hot Spots
45685 Recreation & Sports > Fishing Sep 7, 2007 fishinghelper Killer South Dakota Walleye Fishing Hot Spots South Dakota walleye fishing, as well as in North Dakota, is a bit difficult at first because there are certain hotspots where you'll find these deepwater predators, while many other areas will seem to be completely uninhabited by the fish. Knowing how to target them and where they will be during a giving season will make your South Dakota walleye fishing trip a lot more fun and fruitful. First of all, know that, in the dead of winter, walleye will prefer to feed around sundown, so this will give you an idea of when you want to be at the lake with your bait in the water for feeding time. This time of day causes the temperatures to drop considerably, and walleye have a penchant for cold waters. Especially if you are an ice fisherman, you'll find that this time of year and this time of day bring the utmost excitement to your life, knowing that your best opportunity to reel in a monster is at hand. In South Dakota, walleye fishing is best found on smaller waters and natural lakes, such as Devils Lake. Get out to this location just after the lake freezes for the best opportunity. However, you can certainly find walleye here throughout the winter, with some sized up to nine pounds and more, large for the species any way you look at it. Beside being sure to get to the lakes at the right time, you should be aware that a good bait presentation can make all the difference in the world. Some of the top anglers in South Dakota will use a lure without any bait and jig it. However, minnow seem to provide the best approach, using the head just off the bottom of the lake. One trick to finding your catches is to stay at one hole, looking for the aggressive fish, using the dead stick method. This means keeping the bait completely still and waiting for the walleye to bite after staring it down. In this case, you might want to tip a lure with either a full minnow or a minnow head, using something like a small slip-bobber with a plain gold hook. Other anglers take the opposite approach to fishing, opening and fishing many holes. The biggest problem with this method is that it's like playing sports, and the physical aspect of it can wear you down quickly. It can also be frustrating if you drill several holes with absolutely no luck. The advantage of dead sticking is that there is little or no struggle to reel in the walleye. What happens is this: the fish eyes the bait for a time, then snaps and swallows it. The walleye will slowly go back down towards his resting place, and you'll see your rod start to dip, letting you know you have a bite. At this time, you can reel and hook the specimen and bring him in. Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is commited to providing the best walleye fishing information possible. Get more information on South Dakota walleye fishing here: http://www.askwalleyefishing.com/ send email to fishinghelper

Write a Review   Add to My Favorite   Refer it to Friend   Report Broken Link  

Average Visitor Rating: 0.00 (out of 5)
Number of ratings: 0 Votes

Visitor Rating


Other articles by this author
There are keys to finding the best spots to catch walleye - and here they are...
Category:

Jugging is probably one of the most popular methods of catching catfish without too much effort. If you want to learn more about this highly effective method for fishing for catfish, read this article.
Category:

How to catch grouper in a variety of situations around North America.
Category:

Tips and tricks for catching walleye in the most popular areas in Ohio.
Category:

A quick list of necessary walleye fishing tackle
Category:

Things to look at when picking your next saltwater fishing reel.
Category:

How to catch walleye at night.
Category:

Fishing walleye in South Dakota is awesome - but you've got to know where to go...
Category:

Technique guides for walleye lures.
Category:

A list of must do's if you fish in the Alabama ocea.
Category:

Proven techniques for catching walleye...
Category:

Learn the ins and outs of ocean sport fishing.
Category:

How to haul in the elusive speckled trout.
Category:

How to catch saltwater species in Louisiana.
Category:

The top saltwater tips for specific species of saltwater fish.
Category:

Some insights into flounder fishing tactics.
Category:

Listing and analysis of the biggest walleye fishing tournaments in North America
Category:

Finding a reliable fishing report for walleye fishing can be a challenge if you don't know where to look.
Category:

The best rigging for catching walleye in Indiana.
Category:

Some fishing reports are just plain wrong. Here are some tips for finding reliable reports for your area.
Category:

Other articles at Recreation & Sports > Fishing
For those who have ever been crappie fishing at Lake of the Ozarks, just thinking about it is enough to generate excitement. If you have never been to this Missouri crappie fishing location, you are really missing out.
Category:

If you are going walleye fishing in Pennsylvania, the spring of the year is one of the best times. Learn more about Pennsylvania walleye fishing in this article.
Category:

Angling is a nice, catchall term for fishing that takes on different forms.
Category:

This article tells you about the pleasure of going for salmon fishing in the AuSable River in Michigan
Category:

Deep-sea fishing is a wonderful way to spend the days of your vacation. All around the globe there are wide-open seas that house the most beautiful creatures in the world. For some relaxation is the excitement of water sports and for others it is a adrena
Category:





Copyright © 2006 Nicecoder.com. All Rights Reserved. Powered by INDEXU 5.4.1
Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional   Valid CSS