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Many years ago, I started fishing a bottom bouncer weight with a plain snell and a nightcrawler for summer walleyes. The rig quickly became a stalwart in my guiding and walleye tournament arsenal. Over time, however, I discovered the rig also catches fish during the cooler water periods of spring and fall.

A common question is “what’s the best lure to throw to catch lots of fish of various species?” For me, the answer is easy. A bladed swim jig paired with a plastic trailer catches bass, northern pike, and walleyes. Plus, the combo is easy to fish.

Fall is a great time to be on the water for many reasons. Maybe the best reason is because the bite can be downright hot when the weather cools. Where to go to find the most fish in the fall? Finding green, living weeds is often a great starting point!

Where to go for the Midwest’s top multi-species fishing action? Many people who vacation across the Midwest want to go to locations that offer top fishing for a variety of fish species. With that in mind, here are some of the top multi-species fishing spots we have been to at Fishing the Midwest TV.

Do “old school” walleye fishing techniques still work in the modern FFS era?