New To The Area,tablerock Walleye?

[Jeff Olson]

them are 5 nice walleyes! especially this weekend. really crazy out here on tablerock,hope to get out tue am.thanks for the post.if you fish crawler harnesses,whats your max speed for them?

[Feathers and Fins]

I havent pulled crawlers in a bit... Those I pull more in July, Aug... After Aug its back to Striper Chasing

[rps]

For me, crawlers work best in the .8 to 1.5 mph range. I find the best crank troll speeds to be 1.8 to 2.5 mph, although sometimes a faster speed will trigger a reaction bite. Howevewr I find that happens most frequently after the thermocline has set and the surface temp is in the 80's.

[Jeff Olson]

thanks for the posts guys! also wondering if you use leeches around here, I heard they are not native here ,and people do not use them,and you cant find them in sport shops, but I saw on COL RONS post a day or 2 ago he was useing them . are they good for walleye around here? and if so, where can you buy them. thanks!

[Feathers and Fins]

Never seen them around here for bait or sale to my knowledge. Best two baits I know of around here for them are Shad and Chubs when it comes to live bait.

[Jeff Olson]

I was out on bull shoals yesterday and stopped at k dock marina and asked about leeches and he has not heard of any available in this area. he did have the Gulp leeches for sale though.so I assume that is what Col Ron was useing in his report.

[rps]

a few special order leeches by internet, but they seem a chore to keep. Check out the Uncle Josh "meat" leaches.

[Jeff Olson]

Hey guys, anyone who may be interested, we have been talking a little about leeches lately,and how they are not available around here,Well I was at walmart on the strip (76) this morning,in Branson,mo. and they now have leeches! there in the little fridge with the worms and crawlers.$3.25 for a 18-24 count. back in WI, I use lrg ones for walleye, and sm ones for bluegills. and at times the bass and crappies really like them. so hopefully they will sell enough of them to keep them instock! they keep the best if you can limit their movement,like a leech tamer mesh bag,and keep their water cool.I make sm blocks of ice in our freezer using plastic cups and add to their water while in the boat.