![]() Standard round ball jigs work great and have produced walleye for decades. However it’s important to not get caught up in the hype. Carter prefers to use a swim style jighead in the Detroit River to help cut through the current. The larger profile heads provide larger sized bait for the walleye. Only when they move into shallow water does he lighten up to a 5/8 ounce jighead. ![]() Most often he’s fishing with a ¾ to 1 ounce jighead. After learning this concept then he’ll move them onto a ¾ ounce jig. After about an hour of using a heavy lure they understand the importance of keeping that lure bouncing off the bottom. Part of this is to teach them how to vertical jig and keep constant contact with the bottom. Carter indicated when taking new fishermen onto the Detroit River he starts them with a 1 ounce jig. It’s so important to keep the jig vertical and maintain the bottom six inches. However, during the spring walleye run it’s time to fish the heaviest jig you can get away with instead of a lighter jig. Walleye can be finicky fish, which is why so many fishermen tend to try to finesse fish them. We’re here to share his six secrets to successfully fishing the Detroit River.ĭan Carter has a limit of four that took him under an hour to catch. Dan Carter is a die-hard walleye nut who catches more walleye in a season than many do over the course of a lifetime. Without some insight fishermen have struggled to understand the refined aspects of Detroit River walleye fishing. The concept of jigging for walleye seems simple. We are blessed to be right in the middle of several outstanding walleye fishing locations. With the walleye populations growing in the last few years Lake Erie is one of the best fisheries at over 33 million walleye. ![]() There is some outstanding structure that makes these areas some of the best fishing. The Western Basis of Lake Erie boasts one of the largest spawning grounds for walleye. ![]() In short order, fishermen will begin chasing walleye on the Detroit River. With spring already approaching, one of the greatest walleye runs is about to begin. Walleyes may well rank as the most popular species among anglers. The fun begins as you compose yourself to pull out another Detroit River walleye. The drag spins slightly with the affirmation of an aggressive headshake. It’s the sluggish weight of a walleye which causes us to quickly set the hook. There is nothing like pulling up on your rod and feeling that infamous weight. ![]()
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