Crawler Harness

Crawler Harness

WALLEYES! How can i get some variation in my crawler harnesses?

I recently started making my own crawler harnesses for walleye fishing this coming spring, i have the snell down, i have been making them with 2 hooks, then 5 beads, then the blade, then another bead and i’ve had a lot of fun making ‘em but i’m ready for more, what can i do to add to my crawler harnesses that will take me a little more time(i’m trying to find things to do while it is winter here in vermont and my broken ankle makes it tough to go ice fishing)

I tie my harnesses up in different lenghts, from 36″ to 60″. I also tie some with different sized hooks, either 2′s or 4′s, and some with a triple hook at the end. I also tie some with a single hook, to use with a leech or a minnow. When adding the beads, I’ll use different size and/or color beads on some, and on some I’ll add a float. I’ll tie a swivel on the end, instead of tying a loop. Also, I’ll usually put a quick-change clevis on, and snap the blade on when I’m out fishing. This is how I prepare my harnesses for a season of fishing….hope some of this helps you. I like to make up my own bottom bouncers and jig heads too….if you jig fish and you don’t make your own, it doesn’t take a lot to get started making them…..you could share some of the initial expense with a buddy.

The Walleye Hunter – Crawler Harnesses