Can anyone tell me whats the best way to anchor around a wingdam this time of year?
Is it best to position upstream of it, cast out and work the bait over the top or is it best to anchor downstream and work from behind it? Do you gotta have your bait nearly touching the rocks for the best chances of a bite?
Ive heard active fish hangout on the face of the dam and inactive hang behind it. hmmm 
Well anyways any help would be appreciated thanx.
your best bet is always above the dam. if you are below you are going to get snagged repeatedly and then in turn get PO’ed. there are a ton of techniques you can use this time of year. i like to use jig/plastics, throw to the top, let it fall down the face and fish it back to the boat. there are a bunch of guys who will chime in with more expertise than me. good luck wingies take a ton of time to master, dan
Anchor above the wingdam. There is a reason B-Fish-N tackle makes such a wide variety of weights for jigs. Select a jig weight you think is right—3/16 is a good starting point this time of year. Cast to one side–like at a 45 degree angle behind the boat but above the wingdam. Watch your line and when it touches bottom lift your rod tip and let the current sweep your jig across the front of the wingdam. Every time the jig touches bottom reel in as you drop your rod tip and then lift your rod tip to start the sweeping motion. When the jig is straight behind the boat reel in and cast again. If you are using too heavy a jig you will get hung up alot and if you are using too light a jig then you will not make bottom contact. This is the basics and you can go from there once you give it a try. Good luck!
Jeff great article just printed a copy for future reference. I can’t seem to find that video “Mastering Plastics for River Walleyes” Jarrad mention at the end of his article, could you help me?
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Jeff great article just printed a copy for future reference. I can’t seem to find that video “Mastering Plastics for River Walleyes” Jarrad mention at the end of his article, could you help me?
While you’re there, check out the awesome plastics that BfishN has. The Ringworm, paddle tail and K-grub bite is just starting to get hot!
Good luck and play it safe! 
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Jeff great article just printed a copy for future reference. I can’t seem to find that video “Mastering Plastics for River Walleyes” Jarrad mention at the end of his article, could you help me?
While you’re there, check out the awesome plastics that BfishN has. The Ringworm, paddle tail and K-grub bite is just starting to get hot!
Good luck and play it safe!
And don’t forget the jigs, like redneck said they are great. The shape of the head is elongated so for the weight you have less water resistance. They come in 1/16th ounce increments, this allows you to use the right weighted jig to match the river flow. I’m not sure but I think they use mustad hooks. So get a variety you will be glad you did…
Thanx a bunch for the insight guys its well appreciated.
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