Deep Thunderstick vs contour trolling
In the summertime, walleyes tend to spread out along rock structure, reefs or shoreline. They are not crowded anymore like they are during the spawn season. They aren't hanging out in predictable places like cups and tips but are dispersed along the whole structure. You will need some good fishing skills and a good fishfinder to find them.
Trolling a Storm Deep Thunderstick over structure in water 20 feet deep or less is a great way to catch these scattered fish. This unique method of fishing is called "contour trolling" because you want to keep the lure at one depth -- typically right off a rocky bottom, or reef edge. This is the favorite fishing strategy of by good fishing partner "Pat Malservisi".
While "contour trolling", make sure you follow this excellent fishing tips: let out enough line so that the Deep Thunderstick starts to tick the bottom, then reel up a few feet until the lure is 1-2 feet off the bottom. Once the lure is running right, keep it there and follow that particular depth or contour. You can troll this lure a little faster (up to 2 miles per hour) and cover more water to find the active fish.
What are the best colors for the Deep Thunderstick?
My favorite Deep Thunderstick color is fire-tiger. The rule of thumb in choosing a crankbait color is,clear water = natural colors -- Tennessee Shad, black and silver, and blues. Dingy water = much-brighter colors, the oranges, greens and chartreuses. Storm is also the manufacture of one of my other favorite walleye lure : The Ultimate Thin Fin.
The Storm Deep Thunderstick is available in 4 different model:
Trolling a Storm Deep Thunderstick over structure in water 20 feet deep or less is a great way to catch these scattered fish. This unique method of fishing is called "contour trolling" because you want to keep the lure at one depth -- typically right off a rocky bottom, or reef edge. This is the favorite fishing strategy of by good fishing partner "Pat Malservisi".
While "contour trolling", make sure you follow this excellent fishing tips: let out enough line so that the Deep Thunderstick starts to tick the bottom, then reel up a few feet until the lure is 1-2 feet off the bottom. Once the lure is running right, keep it there and follow that particular depth or contour. You can troll this lure a little faster (up to 2 miles per hour) and cover more water to find the active fish.
What are the best colors for the Deep Thunderstick?
My favorite Deep Thunderstick color is fire-tiger. The rule of thumb in choosing a crankbait color is,clear water = natural colors -- Tennessee Shad, black and silver, and blues. Dingy water = much-brighter colors, the oranges, greens and chartreuses. Storm is also the manufacture of one of my other favorite walleye lure : The Ultimate Thin Fin.
The Storm Deep Thunderstick is available in 4 different model:
- Original Thunderstick AJ: 4 3/8", 1/2 oz
- Original Thunderstick DAJ: 4 3/8", 5/8 oz
- Original Thunderstick DJ: 3 1/2, 5/16 oz
- Original Thunderstick J: 3 1/2, 1/4 oz
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