Dunkin' for eyes

[FishFreak75]

Hey i just moved to minnesota and i have never really been in a lake with so much vegitation. i heard eyes like to like nere weeds and in them. Ive heard of dunking for eyes but dont know specifics.

[slick814]

Never heard of "dunkin"... what exactly is it?
As far as weeds and walleyes, fish the edges, especially if there's a dropoff or other structure there. If the lake has 'Eyes, they should be there.
Also, water clarity is a big thing. They'll move shallower as it gets darker, especially on a clear water lake. Stained water, they'll be shallower earlier.

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[riverrat56]

that might wrok, but weed edges are best, if the weed line ends very quickly shallow running rapalas work well #5 and 7's also it is possible to anchor and slip bobber fish, most people dont try this but i have found it works well in shallow stained lakes, put the bait out there and the fish will find it, just give them time, also casting a jig and mistertwister can be very productive, go with bright colors in a dark lake and go more natural on a clearer lake

[FishFreak75]

i read an article saying that in a bout 10 foot of water with vegitation drift across it and look for holes in the weeds and drop a buck tail lure down and you'll catch eyes

[Guest]

If you are going to "dunk" (not a Minnesota term just so you know), I would use a jig and minnow or leech for walleye. Just my 2 cents.

[FishFreak75]

Hey heres the article if you guys are interested.

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[Mike Walerak]

Searching for the right kinds of vegitation is a good starting point. Many MN lakes have sand grass, cabbage and coontails. During the daytime look for the bushy cabbage to provide shade for the dark dwelling walleyes.
My favorite way to go at walleyes in the weeds is to cast crankbaits to the edges during the low light periods of the day. Some of my favorite casting cranks Husky Jerks, Shad Raps, and Rattling Rogues. Many times jigs with plastics can get these walleyes pumpin. It is mainly a matter of figuring out what works on the particular lake you plan to fish.
Goood luck!
mw