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Walleye fishing tackle

Explore walleye rigs for jigging, holding bait over structure, and covering water from a boat.

Walleye with mottled gold sides and two dorsal fins
Walleye · Sam Stukel/USFWS

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Main line Optionalabrasion leader Jig + plastic
Component schematic · not to scale

The setup

Jig & plastic

Work near bottom with controlled lifts and pauses.

  1. 01Main line
  2. 02Abrasion leader
  3. 03Jig head
  4. 04Minnow-style plastic
Choose your components ↓

Choose jig weight for depth and current.

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Select the parts you need.

A separate abrasion leader is optional with the listed monofilament. Rod and reel are separate.

Individual products at their current prices; no bundle discount. Check sizes and pack counts on each product page.

Walleye fishing, the basics

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Find an edge

Explore changes in depth and nearby structure.

Match the weight

Use enough weight to control the presentation in the current.

Change one variable

Adjust depth, speed, or lure choice one at a time.

Fishing reference: Minnesota DNR. Check the rules for the water you fish.

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