Essential Concepts
The Shallow Shad Rap lure matches the small baitfish, shallow water, and measured pace that define early spring walleye fishing. Learn where walleyes gather after ice-out, then refine retrieve speed, pauses, and tackle to keep the lure in their feeding zone.
Walleye bait color matters most when it matches the water, light, season, and forage. Clear water often favors natural shades, while stained or muddy water usually calls for brighter or higher-contrast options.
Essential Concepts: Clear water, natural colors; stained water, bright colors; low light, glow or fluorescent; match forage; test, observe, adjust.
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Walleye fishing rewards anglers who match depth, structure, and presentation to the season. Read the water, watch the light, and follow baitfish to improve your odds.
Essential Concepts: Season, depth, structure, light, baitfish, presentation.
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