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Oct 25th


STILLNOFISH

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I was hoping someone can help we with a couple general question. I am coming up on oct 25 for the weekend. I will be staying at the red dood and plan on going after walleye. My question is about what time do most people pull up on the rocks at night for bobber fishing? Also during the day where would one recommend going for walleye and what method should I use? I do not troll raps (which is probably a mistake), but am curious as to what others would do during the day. I appreciate all feedback. Thanks

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If I was going to bobber fish I would want to be in my #1 spot before dark. If that does not work after a half hour I would be moving a bit , but not too far.
For daytime , go straight out of the resort and find the first break going from 7' to 20'+. Work this breakline to the east and see if there are any fish. The more popular breakline spots are east of Barnicle Bills toward what is known as the "culvert" or "hogback" and work toeard Carlsona.
Good Luck!
Dino

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Dean Ross,

Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it. Just two other questions. What depth should I be targeting at night? and during the day, should I drag a spinner rig with a minnow? Thanks again for all feeback

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Stillnofish, Talk to Fred at Red Door and he will tell you what you need to do at the time you get there. He is a straight shooter and knows his reefs. You will more than likely be using minnows or cranks. His spotlight at the end of his harbor could provide you with a lot of fun for it attracts the baitfish.Post us after your trip and let us know how you did-keep an open mind....

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Night bobber fishing would have me looking toward shallow rocks in the 3' to 8' range. Anchor out a bit and cast in shallow. For daytime I would start with a basic slipsinker rig with a colored hook and a minnow or leech. If you find agressive fish spinners would work.
90% of my fishing time the next 2 weeks will be pulling cranks over rocks , either day or night.
Dino

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Thanks for the help guys. We usually always stay at the Red Door and Fred has been a tremendous help in the past. Good luck to all, and I will post our results.

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