Walleye Fishing Top Sellers: 12 Must-Have Baits That Get Bit
If you're serious about catching Walleye, you know the right bait can make all the difference. These 12 lures are tournament-tested, angler-approved, and proven producers across the country. Whether you're jigging deep or trolling weedlines, this list has you covered.
1. Rapala Rippin' Rap 07 Lipless Crankbait
This bait crushes in spring and fall. Its tight wobble, loud BB rattle, and flutter on the drop make it irresistible when Walleye are feeding aggressively. The Rippin' Rap's ability to call fish in from a distance and trigger reaction strikes makes it deadly around rock piles and weed transitions.
2. Cotton Cordell Wally Diver Crankbait
A classic for a reason. Its slender profile and tight wiggle make it irresistible to unsuspecting Walleye. The Wally Diver dives quickly and stays in the strike zone, mimicking an easy meal with just the right amount of flash and action.
3. Northland Tackle Deep-Vee Jighead
Pair it with your favorite soft plastic or live bait as the bait keeper on the shank will hold on to either securely. The keeled head helps it fall straight and fast, allowing you to reach your target quickly. The oversized 3D eyes and sculpted shape give it a lifelike presence that Walleye find hard to ignore, especially in stained or moving water.
4. Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait
The Berkley Flicker Shad is a deadly bait for trolling Walleye because it combines a tight, high-pitch wobble with a natural shad profile that mimics the movement of injured baitfish. Designed with precision tuning straight out of the package, it runs true at various speeds and reaches target depths quickly, making it ideal for covering large areas of water efficiently. Its built-in rattles attract fish from a distance, while the wide range of color patterns allows anglers to match the hatch or stand out in stained water.
5. Lindy Fuzz-E-Grub Pre-Rigged Hair Tail Soft Grub
A finesse option that shines in colder water or pressured conditions. The marabou hair tail adds natural movement, and it's a great option for jigging along drop-offs. Its slow fall and soft texture convince neutral fish to commit. Tip with a crawler, minnow, or leech and hold on!
6. Rapala Husky Jerk
A suspending jerkbait that works year-round. Its neutral buoyancy keeps it in the strike zone longer, ideal for triggering strikes from curious or cautious Walleye. Whether trolled or cast and twitched, the Husky Jerk runs true at a variety of speeds and maintains its depth without rising or sinking, making it ideal for targeting suspended or finicky fish.
7. Rebel Jointed Minnow Hard Lure
This lure's broken-back action mimics a wounded baitfish, thanks to it's jointed body. It is a killer in stained water or low-light conditions. Its exaggerated side-to-side motion and flash can turn on sluggish fish, especially during early-season mornings.
8. Z-Man MinnowZ Soft Plastic Paddle Tail Swimbait
Tough, buoyant, and incredibly lifelike. Rig it on a jighead and swim it slowly along weed edges or through current seams. The ElaZtech material is ultra-durable, and its subtle tail thump mimics a real baitfish with near-perfect realism.
9. Berkley Gulp! Nightcrawler 6" Scented Plastic Worm
Loaded with Gulp! scent, this bait is deadly on a crawler harness or as a jig trailer. Fish it slow, especially in summer when walleyes are in their deep summer haunts. The scent dispersion and natural shape keep fish holding on longer, increasing hook-up chances.
10. Lindy Crawler Harness Colorado Blade
A classic spinner rig that triggers reaction bites. Ideal for trolling through summer months. The Colorado blade gives off strong vibration and flash, making it perfect for stained water or low-light conditions.
11. Bomber Deep Long A Minnow
Built to get deep and stay in the zone. A favorite for trolling in late summer and fall. Its tight wiggle and reflective finishes draw strikes from big fish holding on deep structure.
12. Keitech Easy Shiner 4" Paddle Tail Swimbait
Subtle and soft, this bait has a natural roll and flash. Rig it on a swimbait head and fish it slowly near current seams and drop-offs. The thin tail produces a finesse swim that excels in clear, calm water and pressured fisheries.
Gear Up and Get After 'Em
Every lure on this list has earned its place through results, not hype. Whether you're chasing spring river walleye or late-season deep dwellers, these baits deliver. Stock up on these top sellers and more at www.discounttackle.com and make your next trip count.
