Heading up to Leech this Thursday to do some Walleye fishing. Hopefully the late ice out doesn’t affect the fish. Any insight or advice as to where to begin? Or is it your typical area’s this time of year? Most are using Jigs and Shiners it sounds like? A particular color or across the board? Thanks to everyone for making this forum informative and Good Luck!
Leech is really predictable this time of year, jig and shiners typically rule, but lindy’s will also work. I like chartruese with orange jigs. Fish the wind, the stronger the wind the shallower the fish will be. I always say the man with the biggest set gets the most fish. 
Don’t forget to get as close to the wave pounding shore as you can during your drift. I usually start the big motor as we get close and wait for the last possible second to pull out, will surprise you how many fish are right next to shore.
Pine Point, Stoney Point, Otter Tail, Big Hardwood, Little Hardwood will all hold fish this time of year. Go to the ones that have the wind blowing into them, start drifting in 15′ and make a few passes on different courses to shore. No fish, move to the next.
At sunset fish will move shallow this time of year even without wind in key areas.
Good Luck! 
What elk said for sure. I will just add pine point if the wind is right. The east winds the last few days are going to light up the west side.
Great summery Elk Addict!
I’m sure it helps out some to have a $50,000 boat OR just be willing to put your thunderware to the test a little it can realy pay off on Leech. Safty first of course.
No $50,000 boat in my garage, 1991 17′ Crestliner tiller with 75 HP Mercury. Even if I had the money, would still stick with an aluminum tiller.
I agree 100% with the safety aspect, you bring up an important point. Leech can be very dangerous, watch the weather and know your limits. I have fished the lake enough and know my boat and when to say stay off. Be careful and do not take risks.
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