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NEW ITEM!!!! Walleyes
on the Ice by Sam Anderson
Preparing
your Truck for Winter by Sam Anderson
Stow
It with Beckman Bags by Ross Grothe and Sam Anderson
Taming the
Waves of Big Lakes by Sam Anderson and Mark Martin
Stormy
Fishing for 'Eyes by Sam Anderson
Getting Cranky
in the Fall by Sam Anderson
Hot Times
on Reservoirs By Sam Anderson
It
Is In The Bag! by Sam Anderson
My
Town by Sam Anderson
Fishing Snags
with Veg-E-Jigs and Floats by Sam Anderson
A New bag
of Tricks for Walleyes by Sam Anderson
Late
Ice Fishing is the best by Sam Anderson
Falling
for autumn eyes by Sam Anderson
A
Few tools for fall walleye by Sam Anderson
Big and Bulky
for fall walleyes by Sam Anderson
Just
Truck'n for Summer Reservoir Eyes by Sam Anderson
Getting
ready for fall by Sam Anderson
Night
Fishing Cure for Summertime Blues by Sam Anderson
Speed
Crank'n by Sam Anderson
Shake Rattle
and Roll for Summer Walleyes by Sam Anderson
Drifting Subtleties
for Walleyes By Sam Anderson
Finesse Cranks
by Sam Anderson
Early Season
river Walleyes so Sweet and Simple by Sam Anderson
Top Walleye
Pros use Drift Control Presentation by Sam Anderson
Way
down along the Spawny River by Sam Anderson
Road
Trip for Southern Eyes by Sam Anderson
Crankin Cold
Water eyes by Sam Anderson
Late
Season Lindy rigging by Sam Anderson
Staging transitional
fall walleyes by Sam Anderson
Taildancing
the Tailrace by Sam Anderson
The
Best Fishing is just ahead by Sam Anderson
Trailering to
the lake by Sam Anderson
Mad Summer Walleyes
by Sam Anderson
Getting
Ready to go Fishing by Sam Anderson
Early
Spring Walleye fishing by Sam Anderson
Being
in Control for Spring Walleyes By Sam Anderson
Breaking
up is hard to do by Sam Anderson
Off
Season Chores by Sam Anderson
Open water
Walleyes In the Winter by Sam Anderson
Walleye Fishing
in the Fall by Sam Anderson
Raking
in a bushel basket of 'Eyes by Sam Anderson
Harvest Moon
Walleyes by Sam Anderson
More than
Just a toy by Sam Anderson
Heat Waves
a Comin' by Sam Anderson
Going Vertical
on Current Breaks by Sam Anderson
Changes in water
levels effects walleyes by Sam Anderson
Lite up the
night bite by Sam Anderson
Six Factors
for Crankin’ for ‘Eyes by Sam Anderson
Fuel Efficient
Outboards Helping the Fisherman by Sam Anderson
Rigging this Spring
with the No-Snagg by Sam Anderson
Super
Sized Walleyes by Sam Anderson
Boat Control
in the Spring by Sam Anderson
Spring River
Patterns by Sam Anderson
Live bait
rigs and Spinners for Ice Out Walleyes by Sam Anderson
Using Abrasion Resistant Line for
Trophy Walleyes by Sam Anderson
Something
smells fishy by Sam Anderson
Changing fishing
habits is rewarding by Sam Anderson
Iced up Eyes by
Sam Anderson
Walleyes under
the ice by Sam Anderson
Fishing a new
Lake Anywhere by Sam Anderson
Good Walleye Fishing
in the Fall by Sam Anderson
Fall Walleye Fishing
on a Lake within a River System by Sam Anderson
Small rivers produce
some Trophy Walleyes by Sam Anderson
Fishing Humps during
Fall turnover by Sam Anderson
Fall transitional
Walleyes by Sam Anderson
Spring tactics for
late summer walleyes by Sam Anderson
A
new look at fishing by Sam Anderson
The Sportsman's
Choice: Suburban vs. Pickup by Sam Anderson
Cast
Party for the Walleye players by Sam Anderson
Saugers
at Night by Sam Anderson
Use cold Front
tactics for Early Season Walleyes by Sam Anderson
River
rigging and Jigging by Sam Anderson
The
Subtle Structure Mud Lines by Sam Anderson
Crucial
Aspects of Presentation by Sam Anderson
Walleyes
In Flooded Timber by Sam Anderson
Day
Dream Walleyes by Sam Anderson
Fall
Weed Patern by Sam Anderson
Long
Line Trolling by Sam Anderson
Ideal
Christmas Gifts for the Sportsman by Sam Anderson
Tackling
the southern reservoirs for walleye by Sam Anderson
Walleye Basics
# 1 (LIVE BAIT RIGGING FOR WALLEYES ARTICLE
)
Walleyes
In the corner pocket by Sam Anderson
Catin
for Walleyes by Sam Anderson
Winterizing
your boat by Sam Anderson
The
Sauger Camoflaged Commander of the Deep by Sam Anderson
Looking
forward to spring by Sam Anderson
Best
Spots by a Dam Site by Sam Anderson
Spring
Walleyes on Thill floats by Sam Anderson
PERSONAL HISTORY
| Age 28 |
Hobbies Fishing, mountain biking and raquet ball |
| Born |
10-24-73 |
| Home |
Eagan Minnesota |
| Occupation |
Marketing and full time walleye fisherman |
Sam's Proud sponsors
FishStat / HuntStat Pro
1995 Runner up P.W.T angler of the year.
1994-95 Runner up P.W.T. Top Gun award
16 top ten finishers since 1992.
Youngest pro angler to qualify for the P.W.T.and NAWA championships.
4- time P.W.T Championship qualifier
2 - time NAWA championship qualifier
Within the top fifteen all- time money winners in the P.W.T.
Youngest touring professional to ever fish P.W.T. circuit (age 18)
Currently the youngest tourning professional in the P.W.T. and NAWA circuits.
First place 1997 NAWA Lake Sharpe
Favorite Fishing spots and techniques
| FAVORITE LAKE |
Lake Mille Lacs Minnesota |
| TOURNAMENT WINNINGS |
$100,000.00 + |
| LARGEST WALLEYE |
33 inches long and around 12lbs |
| FAVORITE JIG TYPE |
Lindy Fuzzy Grub jigs |
| FAVORITE CRANKBAIT TYPE |
Deep Jr. Thunderstick |
| LARGEST LIMIT OF WALLEYE |
Six walleyes weighting 62 lbs |
| Favorite rig type |
Lindy Rig |
| TOURNAMENTS FISHED |
50+ |
| FIRST TOURNAMENT |
Leech Lake Minnesota |
Favorite type of tournament fishing:
Pitching crankbaits in shallow water with a  7'
energy series spinning rod and a
Energy E7-4 spinning reel. |
| Finesse rigging with a7'
Tour edition spinning rod and a Energy
E7-2 spinning reel. |
Sams 1998 Tournament Schedule
1998 In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail
Championship to be held at
MISSIOURI RIVER BISMARK NORTH DAKOTA
SEPTEMBER 17,18 and 19th
Walleye Basics
# 1
LIVE BAIT RIGGING FOR WALLEYES
BY Sam Anderson
As the tip of myTour
Edition rod sensed a light tug from a creature below the clear deep waters
of a typical "natural lake" I prepared for what could be a trophy of a
lifetime. Live bait
rigging is a technique that is often under utilized. the simplicity that
surrounds this technique seems to be one reason that many anglers overlook
this tactic in today's high tech era.
The live bait rig or what I consider the 
Rig consist's of the following
-
Plain hook
-
Barrel swivel
-
walking sinker
-
rubber snubber
When first starting to
use the live-bait rig; drop your baited-hook, barrel swivel and sinker
into the water. Once your sinker reaches the bottom; keep the bail of your
spinning reel open and hold the line tight with your index finger. Now
begin moving slowly with your  Trolling
Motor while you keep an eye on your electronics. As you mark a fish,
slow your boat down and stop your bait in front of the fish you just marked.
Usually hold for about five seconds and let your bait squirm. If you do
not sense a "pick-up" then start moving again untilll you locate some active
fish. The idea behind
using this rig is that you are going to present your bait in the most natural
fashion possible. When fishing for walleyes you often times have to present
the bait in a much slower or more natural fashion then when fishing for
other species like bass or pike.
This technique is used at a much slower pace the other live-bait tactics
such as the spinner rig and crawler harness. So when using a live-bait
rig you will to want to have located a medium sized area that you believe
holds active fish. For example you have located some fish on a rock
point with your electronics and are now ready to hang over the top of them.
when presenting your live-bait rig you can use many different types of
bait such as a night crawler, leech, minnow, or even a crawfish. As you
present one of these selected baits remember to move extra slow if you
are faced with cold front conditions.
You have just stopped to pause your bait after marking a fish on your electronics.
You then feel a slight tug like someone is pulling your shirt. immediately
let the line go that you have been holding in your index finger.
pause five or ten seconds depending on how aggressive the fish are. Close
the bail of your spinning reel and get ready for the key step in live-bait
rigging **Setting the hook** Reel down untill your rod tip touches
the water; then when you feel that the fish is still there... briskly raise
your rod straight up untill the base of your rod is pointing at a 50 degreee
angle. Then, reel your fish in and net it.
Setting the hook is the most crucial aspect of using a live-bait rig. make
sure you have a rod and reel combination that is both sensitive and well
balanced. I use a 7' Tour
Edition rod with a E7-2 energy series reel. This combination does several
things.
First this rod
& reel combination is very light weight so you can spend the whole
day fishing without suffering from wrist fatigue.
Second, Tour
Edition rods are one of the most sensitive rods on the market.
You will be able to feel evern very light bites when the fish are inactive.
The length to this rod
and the soft tip allow for maximum hook-sets when using leaders as long
as 14 feet.
finally sth smoothness in th E7-2 Energy series reel will alloow you to
effectively back reel when you are landing those monster walleyes !
Whether you fish six days a year or sixty, the equiptment you use will
dictate how succesful you are. especially on those days when many anglers
say "They just ain't bite'n"
1999 PWT Schedule
| Location Results and information |
City |
State |
Date |
Division |
Detroit River
Results |
Trenton |
Michigan |
April 14-16 1999 |
East |
Lake Oahe
Results |
Mobridge |
South Dakota |
May 5-7 1999 |
West |
Mississippi River
Results |
Red Wing |
Minnesota |
May 26-28 |
West |
Lake Winnebago
Results |
Fon Du Lac |
Wisconsin |
June 23-25 |
East |
Devils Lake
Results |
Devils Lake |
North Dakota |
July 14-16 |
West |
Saginaw Bay
Results |
Linwood/Bay City |
Michigan |
August 4-6 |
East |
PWT Championship
Roster
Results |
Madison |
Wisconsin |
September 9-11 |
|
1999 NAWA
tournament Schedule
| SPONSORS |
TYPE |
DATE |
LOCATION |
STATE |
|
Quest and Team Challenge |
April 21/25 |
Lake Erie |
Sandusky Ohio |
|
Quest and Team Challenge |
May 12/16 |
Lake Okoboji |
Iowa |
Danner |
TEAM
Challenge |
June 05/06 |
Lake McConaughy |
Nebraska |
Red Ball
 |
Quest and Team Challenge |
June 19-20 |
Alleghenny Reservoir |
Warren Pennsylvania |
|
Quest and Team Challenge |
AUGUST 11-15 |
Lake
Sakakwea |
Garrison
North Dakota |
|
Quest and Team Challenge |
September 1-5 |
Mille Lacs |
Onamia
Minnesota |
| Kawasaki
Tasco |
River Quest and Team Challenge |
September 22-25 |
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
|
Red Wing
Minnesota |
* All "Team Challenge" competitions will be held
on a Saturday & Sunday. "Quest Series" Pro/Ams begin on
a Wednesday and conclude on Friday.
 
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