Maumee River

Walleye Run Tackle- 6'6" Medium Action Spinning Rod, Spinning Reel, 10lb Abrasion Resistant Monofilament Line (e.g. Trilene XT) or at least 20lb braided line (e.g. Power Pro, Fireline Crystal.) Baits: -1/8 oz roundhead jigs during low flow. 1/4 oz roundhead jigs during regular flow. 3/8-1/2 oz. during high river flow. -Floating Jig Heads in bright colors in size #2 or above -Bright 3" twister tail grubs (e.g. Mister Twister) -If using Floating Jig Heads run a 24" or above leader (depending on the water level) to a swiveled trolling sinker. Places to shop for the fishing equipment in the area are: Bass Pro Shops-http://www.basspro.com/ 10000 Bass Pro Blvd, Rossford, OH 43460 Phone: 419-891-390 Maumee Tackle-http://www.maumeetackle.net/ 104 W. Wayne St, Maumee, OH 43537 Phone: 419-893-FISH Jann's Netcraft-http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/Content/showroom.htm 3350 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee, Ohio 43537 Phone: 419-868-8288, option 1

Buttonwood

This is my ideal fishing place during the walleye run in the Maumee River. In this area I have never came home empty handed. It does take some time and prefishing to find all of the holes. The bottom of the river here is mostly shale rock formed from the glaciers. There are giant underwater boulders and plenty of staging areas between deep and shallow water. This spot along with all of the others is hit hard. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources patrol this area heavily, and will often sound a horn to begin fishing in the morning. Remember that fishing begins at sunrise and ends at sunset, so make sure to write down the times.

Sidecut Metropark

As you can see Sidecut is also another area that is very popular during the Walleye Run. This is a long stretch of public property with many different walleye hot spots. If possible scout out this stretch of river prior to the run to find some of the holes. There are lots of them, and many advanced fishermen will be on them early. If you are new to the area, you might want to spend a bit of time and watch where some of the other anglers are pulling in the walleyes. Then later on in the day or the next day, hit up those fishing spots. If you would like a good spot you will need to get up early to fish the Maumee. The most experienced anglers usually arrive 45 minutes to an hour prior to sunrise to get those prime spots.