Walleye Reports Eastern Basin 2025

[rvan]

Wasn’t that long way around


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[Bottom Bouncer]

1 hour ago, Aquaman said:

What do your bottom bounce rigs look like. I think there 3 way rigs with heavy weight on bottom dropper maybe 18 inch down but how long of a lead to harness or stick. Can you drift as effective or do you need electric troll

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I use three ways with about a 12 inch lead to the weight and a 3 foot leader on the harness.  I don't use real heavy weight (3 oz max).  You can drift effectively if their is enough wind.  I like a min speed of 1.2 and use the electric motor on light wind days.  I will adjust speed from 1.2 - 1.8 but usually end up at 1.4.  I always have at least one bottom bouncer out, but the later we get in the summer typically the lead core and downriggers perform much better.

[Dcra]

Went  out of the Cat this morning, got a 2 man limit on riggers & dipsys, 1 perch and 1 huge sheephead. Stayed in the 50's primarily. Saw a stack of perch around 52', was tempted to spot lock for some but it was too hot, wanted to get off. It's too easy now, it can't last. 

[Jimdski]

Water too warm downtown, Head out past Sturgeon Point west.