[oldfishinghole]

Lake Erie and her tributaries are world famous for their walleye fishing, and to kick every walleye season off there is a fishing spectacle that is rarely seen, and it's called the annual Maumee River walleye run. You can catch your limit fast or go home empty handed. There are some key things you need to know if you want to have a successful fishing trip on the Maumee.

Typically the Maumee Walleye Run on lake Erie starts about the middle of march. This when the walleye from lake Erie start there annual trek up the tributaries of Lake Erie. The most famous tributary run is the Maumee river. The date thousands of walleye will start there migration up river is determined by good old mother natures The date is determined by when the the water temperature reaches near the 40deg mark. The actual spawning by the female walleye will not occur until the temperature is between 42deg -52deg Fahrenheit.Normally the ave date is late march into early april when this all happens.

The Ohio Department of natural resources has released their predictions for 2009 and the numbers and size are going to be good. The 2003 class looks to be the leader for walleye that will be caught. It is estimated they will range in size from 18 to 26 inches. There will also be some bigger fish in the 22inch to 30 inch range. If you know anything about walleye fishing these are some very nice size fish and excellent fillet size. There is no better eating then walleye fillets in the skillet. The larger walleye will be from hatches from 1996,1998,1999,and 2001. There has been walleye caught on this run dating back to the 1980's These are extremely large fish and also extremely rare.

If you are wondering where to go so you can fish the annual Maumee walleye run , head to the Conant Street bridge between Perrysburg and Maumee. Wading is the most popular type of fishing the run. Safety is key here, you must be very careful when wading the swift current. The water is extremely cold, and makes it hazardous.
Before you make a decision to fish the walleye run make sure you take note of the following basic walleye fishing equipment you will need.

#1 If you are going to be wading you need to have a good set of chest waders that are insulated. Make sure you also have a belt of some kind around your waist you will need this to mount basic tools.

#2 You will need a good graphite walleye spinning rod 6ft to 7ft in length that is rated Medium lite to medium action.

#3 You will need your spinning reel to match the rod. This is determined by the lure size.

#4 You will need to spool your reel with "fire line" This line is designed not to stretch and you can feel even the smallest of nibbles.

#5 You will need a net (remember if you are wading this should be small in size.

#6 You will need a stringer for your fish.

#7 You will need to have floating walleye fishing jig heads tipped with brightly colored plastic tails, fished about 18 to 24-inches below a weight is generally the most successful lure. The amount of weight depends on the amount of current; at low river stages use about 3/8 oz. weight and at high river flow you may need heavier ¾ oz. weight.

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[shortbus]

Great information. Sounds like the walleye run is pretty awesome fishing there.

I definitely agree about the fireline. I've got fireline on a couple of rods and regular mono on a couple and I like the fireline a lot better. It's just so much more sensitive.

Also, it's so much easier to tie a knot with the fireline than it is the braided line. The only thing I don't care much for is the sound it makes when reeling it up. Not quite as quiet as monofilament.

[oucorry]

Hey Coop how do you know if the line is sensitive or not when you never get any bites?

[shortbus]

I'll take some comfort in knowing that at least my suffering is able to provide you a little enjoyment.

[walleye4]

Originally Posted by shortbus

I definitely agree about the fireline. I've got fireline on a couple of rods and regular mono on a couple and I like the fireline a lot better. It's just so much more sensitive.

I prefer Power Pro myself. It is 10 times better than fireline.

[oldfishinghole]

walleye4 , thanks for the tip, i have always used fireline but i am always looking for better equipment. I will give the Power Pro a whirl on one of my outfits.

[oucorry]

I haven't had much luck with the Power Pro.