Provided you can do it safely, moving away from anglers and vehicle traffic on the ice can sometimes lead to more walleyes, especially on highly pressured lakes. (Photo courtesy of Clam Outdoors)
Dawn and dusk have always been productive feeding windows for walleyes during the hard-water season. Dropping a minnow-tipped jig on prime real estate at these times is as close to a guarantee for walleyes as you'll get. Alternatively, midday walleye angling is often tough. Bright sunshine reflecting off snow and ice deters these light-sensitive fish, as does the commotion of people moving around. However, if you can't fish early or late, you can still catch midday walleyes with a few simple strategies.
While walleyes are known for being elusive and picky, especially midday and during the middle of the hard-water season, fishing guide Jarrid Houston says...