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How to Fish for Walleyes with Finesse Swimbaits

McKeon Roberts
Jul 23, 2017

Despite being a predator fish, most anglers pursuing walleye opt for live bait delicately presented in their face. Some of the best and most exciting walleye fishing however, occurs using artificial lures like crankbaits, jigs and plastics. Finesse swimbaits rigged on a jig are proven and consistent producers of walleye in clear and dingy water alike. Wired2Fish’s Scott Glorvigen delivers a pile of good info on how to rig and work swimbaits, select colors for the situation, and how to choose and fish the best structure with this versatile lure.

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McKeon Roberts

McKeon Roberts is a videographer specializing in multispecies angling and kayak fishing. He loves to teach and tell a story through film while exploring and pursuing his lifelong passion for catching fish. He served as a natural resource professional for six years, working with the limnological and biological aspects of lakes and wetlands across northern Minnesota. This subject matter is often woven into his how-to fishing content, and his love for tinkering with new angling techniques and gear. McKeon enjoys traveling to fishing destinations and playing music in his spare time.