Species index / Walleye
T.12Walleye
Walleye
Individual target entry
Target illustration

HABITAT & CONTEXT
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Lake and river slopes, firm bottom and depth transitions.
- Lure guidance
- Choose jighead softbaits, minnows or cranks for the target depth; trolling also requires line-out and speed control.
02Lure Options
Lure options
01Hardbaits

Minnows / Jerkbaits
Slender hardbaits that imitate swimming baitfish on a steady retrieve and dart on short twitches.
02Hardbaits

Lipped Crankbaits
Rounded hardbaits that dive and wobble using a lip; the family includes shallow, medium and deep runners.
03Hardbaits

Lipless Crankbaits
Flat-sided hardbaits with a back line tie and a tight vibration, distinct from thin metal blade baits.
14Metal lures

Blade Baits
A thin weighted metal blade vibrates on the lift, distinct from elongated metal jigs and hard-bodied lipless cranks.
20Softbaits

Paddletails / Grubs
Paddle or curly tails move during retrieve and can be used on jigheads, offset hooks or as trailers.