How to Tie Walleye Spinner Rigs
Walleye fishermen primarily use spinner rigs when they are searching for fish. The rigs can be drifted or trolled, and anglers use them to cover large expanses of water to locate schools of walleye. The rigs feature a spinning blade and beads that attract the fish. Most fishermen tip the rig with a leech, minnow or nightcrawler. Some anglers buy spinner rigs in a store, but they also can be made at home.
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Instructions
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Cut a section of 8- or 10-pound monofilament fishing line. Most spinner rigs are between 24 inches and 60 inches long.
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Tie a hook to the end of the line with a Snell knot. Determine what size hook you will need for your bait. For example, size 2 and 4 hooks are good for minnows and nightcrawlers. Size 6 hooks work well for fishing leeches.
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Slide four to six red or orange beads onto the fishing line so they rest above the hook. Opt for glass beads that are chartreuse in color if you will be fishing in murky water.
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Slide a size 4 Colorado blade onto a clevis. Slide the clevis onto the end of the fishing line. The cup of the blade should face the fishing line.
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Tie a barrel swivel to the end of the rig using a Palomar knot.
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