r/ChicagoFishing

Many still without power 8 days after the storms... lots of damage, but gotta keep fishing 🎣

Hooked this guy in the bluegill pond with my ajing rod, 500 size reel, and a 1/64oz jig with a cut down donkey tail Jr.

Got snagged, pulled it free, this came out of the water.
Everything in this box came out of this single snag, plus a few additional swivels and hooks.

If this was your KO Wobbler, let me know and I’ll return it to you 🤣

The Ultimate Jig + Crawler Breakdown for TROPHY Walleye:

https://youtu.be/MfpApTD\_fPc

Jig and crawler fishing for walleye is one of the most effective techniques for catching big, pressured fish. In this video, I give a complete jig + nightcrawler fishing breakdown for walleye while putting the technique to work on the great lakes and catching multiple trophy walleye, including fish over 30 inches.

I break down everything I’ve learned about fishing a jig and crawler, including my exact setup, how I rig a full nightcrawler, jig weight selection, rod/reel/line setup, bite detection, hooksets, and the different cadences I use depending on how the walleye are reacting.

I cover:

* My preferred VMC Redline Tungsten jig setup
* Why 1/8 oz is my go-to weight
* How I rig a full jumbo nightcrawler
* Bottom jigging and subtle crawler cadences
* How and when I use a pendulum presentation
* Strolling suspended walleye
* When to use larger pops or faster retrieves
* When and why I upsize to 1/4, 3/8, or even 1/2 oz
* Rod, reel, braid, and fluorocarbon setup
* Bite detection and knowing when to set the hook
* Adjustments for wind, spooky fish, and changing fish behaviour

Most of these fish are extremely pressured Great Lakes walleye living in the ultra-clear water, where getting a fish to follow your bait is often much easier than getting it to actually bite. When artificials aren’t producing, a jig and nightcrawler has become one of my biggest confidence presentations.

Throughout the video, I show these techniques in real fishing situations and make adjustments based on how the fish react, resulting in multiple trophy class walleye, including a 31 inch giant and another fish over 30 inches.

If you want to learn how to fish a jig and nightcrawler for walleye, how to catch more finicky walleye, or how I target trophy Great Lakes walleye with LiveScope, this video covers my entire approach from start to finish.

Thanks for watching!

Finally got a net. Been breaking off like crazy lately so these were very appreciated. Ned rig, duh.

I recently moved here (Naperville area) from the northeast, I have always enjoyed fishing as a way to get outside and clear my head. I’ve never claimed to be an expert, but I’m usually good enough to catch fish… not here apparently? In the past I’ve been the type to say I don’t go fishing just to catch fish, but skunk after skunk makes it hard to want to go. Again, not an expert but I’ve tried various spots, lures, etc with very little results compared to what I’m used to. Anyone in my area want to show me what I’m doing wrong? Is this just how it is?

Teach a woman to fish and she'll show you how it's done.

I told her I would've screamed louder than she did over this guy.

It'll be tough to top a first fish this nice, but I think she's hooked enough to try.

Went to fish the dam with some buddy's and landed this beauty after tossing my Rapala Perch Crank-Shad in the falling water (Closest to the wall) and felt this guy hitting nearly instantly. Had to walk him down the bank since I was worries about pulling him up 15ft.

My friends caught another large mouth as well as a few White Striped Bass.

I highly recommend the drive, only an hour away. Just know you may get snagged lol

P.S - Thanks to the gentleman and his kids who helped provide the scale!

Fun Fox River adventure this morning despite the gloomy weather with stops in Aurora, Batavia and North Aurora (in that weird order). Fish and wildlife at every hole, including a dandy smallie who was hanging in riprap before attacking the Rebel Craw. Fish had some sort of abnormality which didn’t appear to be a growth, boil or even injury. Looked like some weird discoloration. Tight lines this weekend 🎣

Technically first drum ever, smashed a spoon in Waukegan Harbor. About 6.5 lbs and 29” if I remember correctly.

10 mins in at my local spot on the DPR, and this mf decided it was hammer time.

Coppertreuse TRD been on 🔥