How Do You Make A Lindy Rig For Walleye Fishing?
Lindy Rigs are a popular method for walleye fishing. Walleyes are a finicky fish. Live bait such as minnows, leeches and nightcrawlers are the most productive way to entice them to bite. The concept behind a Lindy Rig is to present live bait as naturally as possible. While there are a number of tweaks fishermen can make to enhance the performance of a Lindy Rig, the makeup of the rig is the same. The following steps will help you make a Lindy Rig for walleye fishing. Begin with a 24- to 36-inch section of 6- to 8-pound fishing line. Light line is important in making a Lindy Rig to reduce walleyes’ ability to see it. Tie a hook to one end of the line. The size of the hook depends on what live bait you plan to fish with, but size 6 is a good hook to start with. That size is good for fishing with leeches and nightcrawlers, and size 4 or size 2 are better for minnows. Tie a barrel swivel to the other end of the line. You now have the leader of your Lindy Rig. Thread a 1/4- to 1/2-ounce sli
