{"id":5947,"date":"2019-01-08T22:32:50","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T22:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/?p=5947"},"modified":"2019-02-23T09:03:15","modified_gmt":"2019-02-23T09:03:15","slug":"bottom-bouncer-for-walleyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/bottom-bouncer-for-walleyes\/","title":{"rendered":"Using a Bottom Bouncer For Walleye: Tips, Rigging, Bait"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Every fisherman has fallen for a gimmick at some time in their lives. When I first saw bottom bouncers, back in the early 90’s, I thought there’s no way they would work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a long day of trolling deep diving crankbaits without much success my buddy finally convinced me to give bottom bouncing a try. After 30 minutes I was hooked and they’ve remained a staple in my tackle box ever since. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Fish a Bottom Bouncer For Walleye<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So What is a Bottom Bouncer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bottom bouncers have taken on many names throughout the years. Bottom cruisers, bottom walkers and many others, but the rigs success lies in the beginning of its name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bottom bouncers are an absolutely foolproof way to keep your lure\/bait down in a walleyes target zone. Without any work it keeps the bait about a foot away from the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keeping the bait that close to the bottom is often one of the biggest problems walleye fisherman have. They might not be the most exciting way to fish, but even a complete beginner can successfully fish with a bottom bouncer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Used with a nightcrawler or leech bottom bouncers are going to be hard to beat. Don’t be fooled, you can still get outstanding action out of your lures too. It’s one of the best ways to get a shallow diving lure down to walleye depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bottom Bouncing isn’t Just For Beginners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bottom bouncing might be really popular among beginners, but experienced anglers shouldn’t ignore them. They’ve definitely earned their place in my tackle box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n