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Wyandotte Worms are a hot walleye bait for jigging the Detroit River. This simple set up will have you catching fish from mid-April until the fish leave the river and head back into Lake Erie. Get set up correctly and you will have a great presentation to add to your walleye fishing arsenal.
What is a Wyandotte Worm?
The Wyandotte Worm is a 4" rubber worm with a paddletail. They come in a variety of colors but the most popular and productive color is brown. Chartreuse, black, and green are other available colors. See a bigger picture |  |
How do I set up the Wyandotte Worm?
The best way to set up Wyandotte Worm is on 5/8 ounce to 1 ounce jig with a long shank hook. A quality stinger hook is a critical part of the package since the worm tail is a long way from the main hook. We prefer a removable stinger hook (#8 round bend treble) that attaches to the main jig hook NOT the eye of the jig.
How do I fish the Wyandotte Worm?
The Wyandotte Worm can be fished like any other jig and plastic combination. Anything from a slow drag on the bottom to a more aggressive snap will work depending on the time of the year and water temp. The Wyandotte Worm is typically used once the water warms up so a more aggressive presentation often works great.
Why does the Wyandotte Worm catch so many fish?
That is the great mystery of the Wyandotte Worm. It's a safe bet that most walleyes have never seen a worm before your jig passes by them. We know crawlers work great in Lake Erie and most of these fish have migrated from the lake to the Detroit River. Some believe the Wyandotte Worm looks like a Goby to a walleye. We really don't care as long as they keep catching fish!
Where can I get some Wyandotte Worms?
Watch for the Wyandotte Worm to be available through our online store in the near future. We will update this page to let you know once they can be ordered. In the meantime you should be able to find them at the local bait shops along the river - Wyandotte boat ramp and Bottomline Tackle should have them.
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