What is the lightest line to use for walleye?

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What is the lightest line to use for walleye?

This is a question that I have seen a number of times over the past couple of years. What makes this question even more confusing is that there are many different ways to approach it, depending on where you're fishing and what kind of tackle they are using.

I'll start with some background information on my fishing experiences, then I will outline my thoughts when it comes to choosing the right line when walleye fishing.

I'll try to cover many of the specifics that apply to our region; but in most cases, lines chosen for walleyes are chosen based upon the fishing conditions. For general guidelines, read on.

I should also mention that I fished with spinning gear for over 20 years before making the switch to ultralight and became a believer in it's benefits for walleye fishing.

Background information:

20+ years of experience Fishing Tournaments 10+ years of local, head-to-head competition Knowledgeable about most types of walleye fishing from open water, to ice fishing Knowledgeable about tackle and techniques for all types of walleye fishing

Now you have a good idea where I'm coming from when it comes to choosing lines. In this article, I will present my thoughts on the different factors that play a role in selecting the right line for your walleye fishing. I will also add some suggestions for choosing a line that we have tried and tested here at Ross Fishing Adventures, LLC.

Before we get started, there is one particular resource that I recommend to everyone:

This not only has most of the lines listed in it, you can also see where and when each line is used. I photocopied this chart and carried it with me every time I went walleye fishing.

Over the last ten years, we have tried the majority of lines available; including all of the newer super braids, nylon monofilaments and fluorocarbon lines. We fished with different combinations of these lines


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