Monday, August 28, 2006
Weather: unseasonably warm, clear
| Time Period | Fishing Plan |
| 4 AM - 7 AM Excellent(100%) Sunrise: 6:08 AM |
Fish for: walleye Location: points and shorelines, 2 to 9 feet of water Use: A 3" minnow with a bobber Technique: still fish Tips: A 1/4 ounce split shot will work well. Pick a hook around size 6. Use an ultralight spinning rod with around 4 pound test line. |
| 7 AM - 4 PM Excellent(82%) Moonrise: 11:03 AM |
Fish for: walleye Location: points and shorelines, 8 to 11 feet of water Use: A 3" minnow with a slip bobber Technique: still fish Tips: A 1/4 ounce split shot is a good choice. Pick a hook around size 6. Use an ultralight spinning rod with around 4 pound test line. |
| 4 PM - 5 PM Excellent(83%) |
Fish for: walleye Location: humps or reefs and points, 9 to 12 feet of water Use: A 2" minnow with a slip bobber Technique: still fish Tips: A 1/8 ounce split shot will do nicely. Pick a hook around size 6. Use an ultralight spinning rod with around 4 pound test line. |
| 5 PM - 6 PM Very good(70%) |
Fish for: walleye Location: humps or reefs and flats, 9 to 12 feet of water Use: A 2" white, silver or yellow jigging spoon with a swivel Technique: jig extremely slowly Tips: It's usually best to use a foot or more of line between the swivel and the lure. Use an ultralight spinning rod with around 4 pound test line. |
| 6 PM - 7 PM Excellent(76%) |
Fish for: walleye Location: dropoffs and flats, 8 to 13 feet of water Use: A 3" silver, yellow or chartreuse jigging spoon Technique: jig extremely slowly Tips: Use an ultralight spinning rod with around 4 pound test line. |
| 7 PM - 11 PM Excellent(87%) Sunset: 7:38 PM Moonset: 9:16 PM |
Fish for: walleye Location: flats, 7 to 12 feet of water Use: A 3" yellow, chartreuse or orange jig or jigging spoon Technique: jig very slowly Tips: Pick a jig with a weight of about 1/8 oz. Use an ultralight spinning rod with around 4 pound test line. |
| 11 PM - 12 AM Excellent(97%) |
Fish for: walleye Location: points and shorelines, 4 to 11 feet of water Use: A 6" worm with a slip bobber Technique: still fish |