So I USUALLY use a 2-ounce weight in the front of the boat, even when shallow. This may cause your lines to tangle, which can be very time-consuming and annoying. If you have 4 lines out, and you’re using too light of weight, your lines are too far back. I like to stay a bit on the heavy side, especially when I’m fishing the front of the boat. So if you’re fishing around 20 feet of water, for example, you should be using a 2-ounce bottom bouncer weight. They say 1 ounce per every 10 feet of water you’re fishing (depth-wise). The first rule of thumb when deciding what size bottom bouncer to use is dependant on the depth and speed you’re going. Bottom Bouncer Depth Chart (or rule of thumb) They’re all very similar, but some have slight differences. There are a TON of bottom bouncers on the market today. But is it really that simple? Not really. I mean, all you have to do really is hook up a bait rig to the bottom bouncer and go.

It allows you to go shallow or deep in an instant, making depth changes easy.

It keeps the bait always near the bottom, or at a depth I choose.

The 3 simple reasons I use bottom bouncers for walleyes are: How to Use Bottom Bouncersįishing bottom bouncers can be thought of in the simplistic form or the advanced, but let’s start with simple. I will break down the 101’s of fishing bottom bouncers, from spring to fall, and the presentations I use to catch big walleye when it counts. There are so many ways to fish bottom bouncers, making it one of the most versatile tactics for walleyes and other species.īottom bouncers can be used all season long and can be used to tap into any walleye’s mood.

The blades labelled 21' were probably for a push or walk behind mower with an actual deck width of 21'.A fisherman from South Dakota invented the bottom bouncer a few decades ago, and it was arguably one of the most notable changes in walleye fishing we’ve ever seen. The reason for the different lengths but the same overall width, is that the mowing decks have different geometries of how the blades are spaced and staggered.

The blades won't actually be 42' long - probably more along the lines of 21.5' or 22', since they have to overlap a bit for you to not end up with a center stripe of unmowed grass.įor example, this pair of blades meant for a 42' riding mower are 21.5' long each, and this pair of blades meant for a different brand of riding mower are 25.25' long each. Then when you're looking in the store, match the brand and deck width with the mower blade set. So before buying, figure out what brand your mower is, and what the deck width is. A larger riding mower may have a swathe width of 42', but they'll usually use two or more blades in a side-by-side or staggered configuration rather than one large blade. Mower blades are generally sold with the length designation matching the mower deck width.

Actual size colorado blade chart