Photo courtesy of ross robertson imaging is your friend. When it comes to walleye fishing, especially walleye trolling, i must admit im a little lost. Feb 01, 20 the new walleye trolling book by captain ross robertson and curtis niedermier just came out. Trolling bigwater walleyes by gross,w h chip and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. New book showcases walleye trolling tactics and untold stories of. Tackle, techniques and systems used by north americas best walleye tournament pros and guides by curtis niedermier and capt. Want to learn about trolling for walleye on the great. Troy is part of the the first family of walleye fishing. Bigwater fishing big water guide service ross robertson. Walleye trolling tips from the best optima batteries. Walleye trolling book ross robertson walleye, fishing books. Crankbaits, spinnerbaits, spoons, dipsy divers, jet divers. Anglers snap on a weight 30 feet up from the lure, letting additional line out as needed for increased depth.
Its either between the jason mitchell great lakes or the scheels extreme trolling rod, just trying to get some opinions i am undecided. If youve seen the seminars by the pros, yes this is the book. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, tv host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to. First time 8 out of twelve walleye were fish ohio size with biggest being 30. Ross robertson nov 14, 2019 full disclosure, most of the season i make my living driving up and down the lake in an expensive, sparkly disco sled of a boat with the intention of catching the biggest walleyes around. Now is the time to book your spring lake erie fishing charter for a chance at a trophy walleye, so dont procrastinate, or you might be left wishing you had reserved your dates earlier. A gallon of milk may last a few weeks and a fashion trend a few months. Things that scurry, dart, scoot and live near the bottom.
See s fishing tackle retailers showcase for the best fishing tackle deals, register at big fish tackle to win free tackle, fishing, fishing forums, bigfish, bass fishing articles, fly fishing tips. Has anyone used the great lakes series jason mitchell trolling rod, helped designed by captin ross robertson. So we gave ross a call and asked him to spill the beans on the program thats working right now. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, tv host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few. Forums michigan fishing warm water species fishing detroit river and lake erie free trolling seminar march 29th discussion in detroit river and lake erie started by raisinrat, feb 28, 20. Its not a game i play very often, but a few weeks ago when guide and tourney angler ross robertson. Precision trolling data, llc does not sell fishing lures or trolling devices. Tackle, techniques and systems used by north americas best walleye tournament pros and guides. Walleye trolling by curtis niedermier and captain ross robertson. Here are some expert tips to help you land the biggest walleye of your life. Pick up ross robertson s book walleye trolling, fishusa carries it. Look me up to chat ice and some of the new goodies that hit the market this year.
Walleye trolling by curtis niedermier and captain ross. Free trolling seminar march 29th michigan sportsman. Ross robertson is killing us with his giant walleye photos, fish he affectionately refers to cafeteria moms lol no offense. Ross robertson is killing us with his giant walleye photos, fish. Stops on by sportsmens direct to talk trolling and. This is a great guide for walleye trolling techniques not only in the great lakes area, but all over the country. The winning game is finesse trolling stickbaits with snapweights using planer boards. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. It is in extremely good shape, loaded and only has 112hrs on it. Ross robertson if youre new to trolling for walleye on erie, i suggest you go to his site and order this book. Two 30 walleyes slammed reef runners, along with numerous other big mamas.
If perch fishing is more to your liking, then i recommend looking at august thru ice up for limits of the green and gold treasures. Best jigging lure for lake erie walleye 9 matching articles. I have been fortunate enough to go on two walleye trips with ross big water guide service out of port clinton. Be sure to check it out everything and anything you ever wanted to know about trolling for walleye is covered in the book walleye trolling by curt niedermier and captain ross robertson. For anglers willing to execute night ops, giant walleyes are the payout.
Captain ross fishes and guides all year round, including through the ice. This topic alone could fill an entire seminar, but for me they each offer a distinct advantage for spring walleyes. Bigwater fishing with ross robertson on apple podcasts. If optimasponsored angler, ross robertson, knows something about walleye trolling, he probably included it in his new book, walleye trolling. For personalized, autographed copies of trolling bigwater walleyes. New book showcases walleye trolling tactics and untold. The new walleye trolling book by captain ross robertson and curtis niedermier just came out. Finessetrolling stickbaits for earlyseason walleyes. Robertson covers everything in the book from tackle and techniques to how to get the most out of your electronics. Even if youve never fished for them matt hayes has the advice youll need to. On big, open water like the great lakes, sprawling western reservoirs, and large north american rivers, trolling puts more walleyes in the boat. Walleye trolling by curtis niedermier and captain ross robertson is a complete guide to trolling techniques used by the best professional guides and tournament anglers in north america. For immediate release all the information needed to efficiently and effectively fish for walleyes using modernday trolling.
Ross robertson a full time fishing freak who spends time as a guide, tournament angler, speaker. Walleye trolling book by ross robertson walleye trolling begins with an introduction to basic trolling equipment and the strategies for precise fishing. Getting a crankbait to run where you want it, when you want it, is the key to successful crankbait use. The advantage of side and down imaging seems to be widely known by bass anglers, but is often overlooked by walleye fisherman. Masters walleye circuit page 52 great walleye tournament. Tackle, techniques and systems used by north americas best walleye tournament pros and guides, which i coauthored and selfpublished with flw magazine contributor and professional walleye guide ross robertson.
Marks lastest published book is pro walleye tactics and also has one night video that has been a best seller. The 20 best walleye lures for spring looking for a giant earlyseason walleye. Bigwater fishing lake erie walleye fishing charters. New book showcases pro walleye tactics flw fishing. Ice fishing materials and equipment are light years ahead of where they were a decade ago, but that doesnt mean theres a commercially available solution for every gear need. The authors were talking about crank baits and how they put fish in the boat during. Despite my gripes with the method, last summer i hung a 30inch, 11pound lake erie eye on my wall thanks to the ridiculous trolling skills of friend and guide ross robertson. About a week ago, i received the first copies of my new book called, walleye trolling.
Dont leave the dockor hit the bankswithout these reliable killers in your tackle bag ross robertson dig through the record books and you might notice that most of the biggest walleyes ever caught fell in spring, particularly the early part right after ice out. Fishing books fishing gifts walleye fishing bass fishing fisherman gifts fishing videos book nooks troll new books. Apr 01, 20 in this seminar captain ross robertson and coauthor of the new book walleye trolling. I know your more of a trout guy, but he covers pretty much everything that you can do trolling. Once the ice melts, trophy walleyes are ready to spawn and ready to eat. Ross robertson for immediate release all the information needed to efficiently and effectively fish for walleyes using modernday trolling systems is now available in the book walleye trolling. Ross robertson specializes in trolling the big waters of the great lakes, especially erie, but what he offers up pertains to any of us, and any waters.
Stops on by sportsmens direct to talk trolling and trolling spinner aka crawler harness. Ross robertson is a well known walleye guide on lake erie and puts in hundreds of hours on the water every year. Walleyes live on the bottom most of the time too and a jig keeps your offering in the strike zone and in front of hungry walleyes. We provide fishing charters and ice fishing trips on lake erie that are both fun and. Fishing resource center and online angling community.
Walleye trolling book ross robertson walleye, fishing. As the season has wound down for many and the conversations on the forum. Be sure to check it out fishing books fishing gifts walleye fishing bass fishing fisherman gifts fishing videos book nooks troll new books. Now based in port clinton, oh, captain ross is especially wellversed in trolling and open water fishing tactics, particularly targeting walleye. Hot walleye trolling techniques by rick olson for walleyes inc.
Light line probably isnt going to gain you any more bites outside of the extreme situations. Has also authored and self published two books, one titled over 250 walleye tips, thats turned into a best seller among walleye enthusiasts, along with, year round walleye fishing the four seasons. This informative book offers tips and techniques that will help you to put more and bigger walleye in the boat. Experts reveal surefire methods for walleye trolling, equipment techniques, tactics, and more. Ross robertson of bigwater fishing is a fulltime guide who specializes in great lakes educational and trophy walleye fishing trips. Crankbaits, spinnerbaits, spoons, dipsy divers, jet divers, boat control. Trolling swimbaits for walleye 9 matching articles field. Everything and anything you ever wanted to know about trolling for walleye is covered in the book walleye trolling by curt niedermier and captain ross. As you listen, if all you hear are specifics of trolling lake erie, youre missing some bigtime advice delivered by one of best thinkers among todays top fishermen. His ability to describe technical information in a clear and concise, stepbystep format enables fisherman to quickly grasp, understand and incorporate the fine points of complex trolling tactics. Fishing gifts and fishing theme decor for the fisherman. Ross robertson is a professional fisherman and author of the no nonsense book walleye trolling. Theres really only one lure for spring walleyes a jig, especially in moving water.
In episode 2 of the bigwater fishing podcast, ross robertson interviews lindners angling edges troy lindner. A leadhead jig shines for spring walleyes because it does a good job of imitating things walleyes eat at that time of year. Tackle, techniques and systems used by north americas best walleye tournament pros and guides, by curtis. Optimasponsored angler, ross robertson, has just come out with a new book on walleye trolling. Walleye trolling paperback 2012 by curtis niedermier author, ross robertson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. For immediate release all the information needed to efficiently and effectively fish for walleyes using modernday trolling systems is now available in the book walleye trolling.
As water temperatures drop, these deepwater trolling techniques can help you bring the largest walleyes to the surface. Captain ross robertson, of bigwater fishing, has been fishing the great lakes, particularly lake erie, for more than two decades. All the information needed to efficiently and effectively fish for walleyes using modernday trolling systems is now available in the book walleye trolling. Curtis niedermier is a fulltime outdoor writer and editor who covers professional walleye fishing nationwide. Price new from used from paperback, 2012 please retry. But the sportfishing industry has kept downriggers relevant for nearly 100 years. Finesse trolling stickbaits for earlyseason walleyes by jim edlund lake erie guide capt. Look to be a pretty nice rod, clam gives a lifetime warranty on them. In this seminar captain ross robertson and coauthor of the new book walleye trolling. Ross robertson is killing us with his giant walleye photos, fish he affectionately refers to. The idea is to get a bait into a walleyes dining room and keep it there as long as possible, thus increasing your odds for finding a few takers. Jul 25, 20 experts reveal surefire methods for walleye trolling, equipment techniques, tactics, and more.
Some might say that ross is so skinny that any walleye he holds will look big in. Includes bait rigging, fishing boat advice, selecting fishing spots, selecting baits, selecting fishing tackle, seasonal fishing patterns, fishing beginners advice and pro quick tips that will put you on more fish. As winter arrives and prey fish shoal up, pike go on the prowl. Tackle, techniques and systems used by north americas best walleye tournament pros and guides, by curtis niedermier and capt.
Ross robertson has made his complete living as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Jan 30, 20 about a week ago, i received the first copies of my new book called, walleye trolling. Advancements in technology and changing water conditions an effect of the zebra mussel invasion have caused riggers to take a back seat to other tactics, such as leadcore. Ross robertson and flw managing editor curtis niedermier published a book that includes all the information needed to learn to troll for walleyes with great success. Walleye fishing, trolling spinners with ross robertson youtube. A recent trend for spring walleye anglers on lake erie, robertson said, is the use of large stickbaits, and even big jerkbaits, designed for catching bass.
For more information about the book, or to order copies for your store, contact curtis niedermier at 419 6187909 or ross robertson at 419 2837069. Prior to developing phone apps with the precision trolling data, this information was sold in a series of books including precision trolling, precision casting and precision trolling big water edition. Trolling swimbaits for walleye 9 matching articles. Lake erie walleye charters with pro angler captain ross robertson. Icei will be working several stops on the promo tour and selling some walleye trolling books before we get safe ice. Ross robertson and bigwater fishing teamed up with curtis niedermier, former managing editor of flw walleye fishing magazine, to publish the allnew book walleye trolling. Walleye fishing, trolling spinners with ross robertson. Lake erie veteran ross robertson is not only an experienced and proficient bigwater angler, but an innovator and educator as well.
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