- 1). Look for walleye and pike in shallow, weedy sections of riverbeds, sloughs and tributaries. Use a spoon or medium diver to reduce time spent switching between lures. These lures will provide the movement and depth to catch their interest, without getting weeded.
- 2). Set the hook when you feel a tug on the line. If the tug continues, you most likely have a walleye. Simply reel in your line until the walleye breaks the surface. Since their dorsal fin can be very sharp, grab a hold of the walleye from the top of the head, folding the fin down against its body. Use a hook puller.
- 3). Set the hook and prepare for a fight if you feel a strong pull on the line. Slowly, but firmly, reel in the pike until it breaks the surface. If it doesn't run when it first sees you, tap it on the head to make it run while letting out line so it will tire enough to be unhooked. Alternate reeling in, then letting the pike run, until it tires enough to be pulled in.
- 4). Unhook the pike. Use a jaw spreader to prevent it from sinking its teeth into your hand.
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