How to Hook Up Walleye Rigs

A spinner rig one of the deadliest presentations for catching walleye, according to Basspro.com. Use a walleye rig equipped with a spinner blade and cast or troll along walleye structures like holes, breaks and points. The outside edges of weed walls are also productive areas to target walleye. Tip the end of your rig with baits like leech or minnow to make it more enticing to the elusive fish.

Things You'll Need

  • Scissors
  • Leader
  • Line
  • Spinner blade
  • Bead
  • Hook
  • Folded clevis
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut a 6-foot leader with scissors. Place one end through the hook eye up to the center of the hook shaft. Hold the line to the hook shank.

    • 2

      Wrap the other end of the line six to eight times around the hook shank and the line and then put through the hook eye. Pull tight.

    • 3

      Slide a bead through the line.

    • 4

      Slip a spinner blade through the folded clevis and slide the folded clevis through the line.

    • 5

      Connect the leader to the main line with a loop knot to complete your walleye rig.