I’m new at targeting walleye and sauger on the Mississippi. Are you at anchor when fishing this way or are you using a trolling motor? Great video, and I have been learning a lot from you.
In the past I would always use an anchor. Since getting a trolling motor with spot lock I no longer use an anchor. I use the trolling motor to keep my position.
You can find the general location of wing dams by checking out the Navigation Maps provided by the US Corps of Engineers www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Navigation-Charts/Upper-Mississippi-River/ I have the Navionics boating app on my phone. This shows the location of wing dams as well. The most reliable way to find them is visually reading the water. South winds will expose the location of wing dams by creating a well defined line of ripples. There will be a well defined line of ripples adjacent to a a slick line. Calm days will also allow you to see them. North winds make it tough to see them. The red and green channel marker buoys are generally placed at the ends of wing dams but there are many wing dams that don't have a buoy. If you suspect you are near a wing dam you can motor up near it very cautiously and watch your electronics to get a better idea of its location. The depth will rise rapidly as you approach a wing dam. Also, if you know the general location of a wing dam you can cast a jig or crankbait at the wing dam and "feel" the lure up and over the rocks to determine its location. Like I said earlier visually identify them by reading the surface of the water is the best way. It takes a trained eye but you'll get in after some practice.
I Always look forward to you vids Lance, and even if your advice doesn't sink in through my thick skull I still get the motivation to get the boat ready and get out and fish! Thanks!
@@AnglerX Sunday morn before sun came up crushed the eyes at Lock and Dam then later down river hooked into a 25lb Flatty one of the best days ever at the river!! Time on the Water!!
Good video and information. Worked for me today.
I love reading comments like this! I'm glad you found some fish!
Enjoy the videos! Thank you for sharing
I appreciate the comment!
Great video, thank you for sharing
Absolutely!
I’m new at targeting walleye and sauger on the Mississippi. Are you at anchor when fishing this way or are you using a trolling motor? Great video, and I have been learning a lot from you.
In the past I would always use an anchor. Since getting a trolling motor with spot lock I no longer use an anchor. I use the trolling motor to keep my position.
I'm going to have to say I've seen a lot of fishing shows. This is one of the better ones I've seen. Thanks for the lesson.
Your comment means a lot to me! Thank you so much!
Another excellent fishing video! Great job!
Thank you for the comment! It's much appreciated!
Thanks lance
Absolutely!
Excellent video as always. Love the technique sharing you provide. Helps us bring more fish into the boat. Awesome fish!
Absolutely! Thank you for supporting my channel!
Always finding the fish! Great video
Thank you Nate!
Great video. You got the crankbait working good
Thank you!
what state park in Wisconsin? how do find where the wing dams are located? I'm new to river fishing
You can find the general location of wing dams by checking out the Navigation Maps provided by the US Corps of Engineers www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Navigation-Charts/Upper-Mississippi-River/
I have the Navionics boating app on my phone. This shows the location of wing dams as well.
The most reliable way to find them is visually reading the water. South winds will expose the location of wing dams by creating a well defined line of ripples. There will be a well defined line of ripples adjacent to a a slick line. Calm days will also allow you to see them. North winds make it tough to see them. The red and green channel marker buoys are generally placed at the ends of wing dams but there are many wing dams that don't have a buoy. If you suspect you are near a wing dam you can motor up near it very cautiously and watch your electronics to get a better idea of its location. The depth will rise rapidly as you approach a wing dam. Also, if you know the general location of a wing dam you can cast a jig or crankbait at the wing dam and "feel" the lure up and over the rocks to determine its location. Like I said earlier visually identify them by reading the surface of the water is the best way. It takes a trained eye but you'll get in after some practice.
@@AnglerX thx for such a detailed answer!
@@AnglerX have you seen kayak fishermen in these waters?
I Always look forward to you vids Lance, and even if your advice doesn't sink in through my thick skull I still get the motivation to get the boat ready and get out and fish! Thanks!
😂time on the water is most important
@@AnglerX Sunday morn before sun came up crushed the eyes at Lock and Dam then later down river hooked into a 25lb Flatty one of the best days ever at the river!! Time on the Water!!
Great video Lance !! Those kvd crank baits r deadly !
They run great! I’m going to be using them more.
Use some supper glue to keep your plastic on longer
That’s a great tip!
Awesome boat set up, what is the length of the boat?
Thanks! It’s 14 feet.
Great video! Do you fish both sides of the wing dam?
I generally just fish the upstream side of the wingdam.
Way to open the show with a bang what state park was that?
Thank you! I can’t make it too easy and give away all the information. I’ll bet you could figure it out 😉
What lb thrust is your terrova? And how does it do in the current?
80lb, handles the current well
wonder what pool hes on?
Crank baits yeah ? Them waldos they are real chubby chasers yeah ? No jerks ?
Just casting to the rocks and then a steady reel back to the boat.
What a way to make the fat lady dance pal way to go !!