Winter Walleye Fishing Supplies For The Novice

Winter walleye fishing is growing in popularity all thedifferent. There are certain items that you will need to
time. Anglers are learning that ice fishing has manyhave a successful and productive day on the ice.
advantages over any other time of the year. For oneBelow you will find a list of ice fishing equipment that is
thing, it is less competition and the walleye are hungrya must for winter walleye anglers.
so the odds of them striking your line are greatlyFishing Gear - You will need the basic fishing
increased. It's easy to find a location to fish and youequipment such as the rod, reel and tackle. The
don't have a lot of noise scaring the fish away.medium action graphite rods that range 24 to 28
Ice fishing does require you have the right equipmentinches are recommended. Your tackle is very
before you set out. You don't want to go out on theimportant and most ice anglers will recommend using
ice unprepared. Not only will it prove to be unproductivespoons because the walleye are very attracted to
but it could be dangerous as well. There are differentthem this time of year.
methods used to go ice fishing for walleye and you willShelter - You will need some form of shelter to help
have to decide which one works best for you.protect you from the cold. After all, it is ice fishing. The
However, there are certain pieces of equipment thattemperature can drop very low and you need to be
you will need regardless of what method you chooseprepared. There are several different styles of
to use.shelters available. The one you need will depend mainly
Basic Equipment Needed for Walleye Ice Fishingon the way you intend to fish.
Before you go walleye ice fishing it is important thatFor instance, if you will be moving around a lot you
you have the right equipment. Ice fishing is differentdon't want a large heavy shelter.
from fishing in open waters and so your needs will be