Pool 4 - Redwing Dam
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WalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonFallStructureDamI use a modified Dubuque rig with just an octopus hook instead of a jig on one line. I use a minnow on both. I tailhook the minnow on the hook. Look for current seams in 12-17' of water under the dam.
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueLive Bait RigsSeasonIceStructureDam
Walleyes and Saugers are still biting below the dam. The dam was shut down so the current was slow. At sunrise Saugers were found in 14-16 feet below the dam and then out to 20-23 feet. Fishing slowed down after 9:00 but would still bite on the jig and fathead.
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueLive Bait RigsSeasonWinterStructureDam
Started off at sunrise just below the dam in current break below the dam in 15-18 feet of water. After 10:00 moved down river and out to 20-25 feet of water. Fat head on Moon Eye jig on bottom. Saugers between 15 and 18 inches and one walleye 18 inches.
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonFallStructureLedges
Ensure you're straight up and down when vertical jigging as you slip down the river with the current. Mid Nov to Dec I prefer to jig very little which consists of dropping the jig down to the bottom and lifting up 6 inches off the bottom and only jigging downwards to ensure you're still within that zone. I'd recommend not jigging upwards or aggressively. Most bites will come as you're holding at 6 inches or when you go back down to check bottom and lift back up. This will vary on the day. Today we found the fish in 22-30 feet with the recommended products
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SaugerTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonWinterStructureRiver ChannelsFishing the river I have learned to use the Dubuque Rig. Using a heavy 3/8 ounce jig on the bottom with a short lead to a three way swivel. Then tie a longer lead to a smaller jig. On the smaller jig I would use a minnow on it and a plastic twister tail on the bigger jig. Slowly slipping with the current and pounding the bottom in 20-40 FOW. Just down river from then lock and dam.
SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueLive Bait RigsSeasonWinterStructureRiver ChannelsLook for current seams. This can be tough with low flow. 3 way rig with a minnow or ringworm on the weighted jig and a plain hook with a minnow all produced fish.
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonWinterStructureRiver Channels
Found the fish shallower than I typically do this time of year. I suspect that is because of the warmer water temps. I used a three way jig with a 1/2 oz jig. It was probably overkill, because there wasn't that much current below the dam. Live bait worked the best. The fish I cleaned were full of shad.
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonWinterStructureRiver Channels
