Bottom bouncing for deep Lake Erie walleye

I make my own bottom bouncers, fashioned after the “chugging irons” my dad used back in the 50s and 60s. They work like a charm and get my baits to the bottom where most of the walleye on Lake Erie live. I make them out of TIG rod, so they won’t rust and are as tough as nails. Making sure I have them in all sizes assures that I’m ready for any depth walter inhabits.

[@tomsieczkarek3828]

Chugging iron- only a few of us remember those.

[@JimHanelyfishing]

Yep. Those were the days. Yellow Sally’s and June bug spinners

[@kevincrowe2404]

Fishing for walleye in 80ft lol

[@JimHanelyfishing]

Yep. Our shallow fish (40 fow) moved from a temperature drop on Thursday and we ended up catching them 50 feet down over 92 feet. Erie is a different place for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@jasonnester9514]

Why these amd not dipsies

[@JimHanelyfishing]

Much easier to use when targeting fish on the bottom in any depth of water and I can go way slower. It makes it easier and a lot more fun for my clients to reel in walleye. Dipseys have their place but bottom bouncers can be utilized in more situations. Thanks for the great question.

[@jasonnester9514]

@@JimHanelyfishing fair enough brother tight lines this year be safe

[@JimHanelyfishing]

You too. Be safe out there!

[@jasonnester9514]

@@JimHanelyfishing I do my best to unfortunately I cannot budget a bait of my own these days but time to time buddies let me take they’re boats out I’m up here in mentor grand river area

[@JimHanelyfishing]

Hope you catch a monster.

[@matthewsnydershorts8837]

What metal do you make those out of?

[@JimHanelyfishing]

Thanks for watching. I use lead from various sources. Old sinkers, wheel and divers weights, lead window sash weights and duck decoy weights!