05-21-2025, 03:13 PM
Got to post the good and the bad. Hit Willard yesterday, we got in the water about 9 am . The wind started to pick up more than forecast, took some waves over bow and had to drop electric to lowest position to keep it from cavitation and coming out of the water. Started with BB and spinner rigs. Hooked first fish in 5 minutes. Lost it, a decent walleye at the boat. Maybe that was an omen? Tried several spots that have usually been productive in the past, after a while the wind settled to a more reasonable chop. Conditions seemed great . Water temp 57 and was about 59 when we left after only one more small walleye and I small wiper, with several location moves we switched to crank baits. Crank baits did better for us but nothing great. Lots of color and size changes and various speeds and depths we scratched out 5 more walleyes and 1 small wiper. We tried long lines, snap weights, lots of colors and style options , even downrigger (got one on rigger) We marked quite a few fish I figured were walleye, but nothing we did seemed to entice much action. I’m blaming the changes in weather and guessing it will “turn” on in the next good day I can’t go!? plan to get back up there soon for better success.
Good luck
Good luck
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