Cadence CS8 – Our Pick! Pflueger President. Shimano Ultegra. What size reel do I need for walleye? As you gain an understanding of how to fish for walleye, we recommend purchasing a lighter rod and reel combo specifically for jigging and live bait . Ideally, the set up should be a 6′ medium light, fast … Read more
The size 30 and 35 reels are about right for walleye, providing the capacity anglers need. The 30 might be a tad small, but for fishermen concerned about weight, its svelte 8.8 ounces just might be ideal. The 35 is certainly more capacious, holding 85 more yards of 6-pound line at a gain of only … Read more
What size reel do I need for walleye? The size 30 and 35 reels are about right for walleye, providing the capacity anglers need. The 30 might be a tad small, but for fishermen concerned about weight, its svelte 8.8 ounces just might be ideal. The 35 is certainly more capacious, holding 85 more yards … Read more
Baitcasting rods are designed with the reel seated on the top, above a trigger grip that improves an angler’s ability to maintain control during casting as well as fighting a fish This feature is particularly effective when hands are wet or slippery from handling fish. What makes a good bait rod? For lighter lines and … Read more
To target trophy walleyes, especially from shore, one of my favorite combos is a Pflueger President 35 reel, spooled with 14-pound Sufix Nanobraid, on a 7-foot 6-inch medium-power Okuma Dead Eye Pro rod. What length rod is best for walleye? Having a 6’6″ Medium, fast action spinning rod , paired with a medium-sized 35 reel, … Read more