Fishing tips and information for Lake Mattagami Walleye Tips: 10 lbs. test line (due to large pike) light to mid action rod Orange, pink or white 1/4 oz. Jig-head No rubber body. Use half of a worm. Put the worm on like a jig tail with no swivel. Cast out and let your jig go to the bottom. Bounce it off the bottom slowly about 6-8 inches off the bottom once every two turns of your reel. Fish in 17-30 feet of water depending on water temperature. Northern Pike Tips: Use weedless plugs or lures close to shore or weed beds. Most of the time the size or color of the lure does not matter. Use a leader or you will lose all your lures. Pike do not hit the back of the lure like a bass. They strike the lure at all angles thus easily bight through the line. Fishing Checklist: Rain gear Camera Warm and cold weather clothing as weather in the north can be unpredictable Net Tackle Knife Stringer Extra fishing line Cooler for beverages