"The second thing is that it allows me to continuously check contact with the bottom when the sinker drops back. I use this method on inland lakes from the opener and into the fall from 4 feet deep in the weeds out to 35 feet on the mud flats."

For more info on Brett King, go to www.smoothmovesseatmounts.com.

TERRY TUMA
Arguably one of Minnesota's most well-known angling personalities, Terry has 45 years of fishing and tournament experience. On the radio, television and at various seminars around the country, Terry reaches an audience of over 300 million each year. He spends over 150 days a year on the water.

"There's a lot that's been said about finding walleyes in the weeds over the years, but I still don't think enough anglers go into those locations after them," Terry said. "Just remember, if you are fishing alongside the weeds, you are not fishing for weed walleyes.

"Some of the best lakes for finding walleyes in the weeds are in the southwest metro. Prior, Spring, Marion, Waconia, Minnetonka and the Faribault-area lakes are my first choices. The weeds are not the only locations for walleyes on these lakes, but they are an untapped location.

"The best locations are where cabbage or coontail are near deep water," Terry continued. "In midsummer, sunken islands are ideal. Use lipless crankbaits, run shallow-diving crankbaits over the tops of these areas or go into the weeds with plastic worms to catch those walleyes."

TIM HANSKE
Tim is a full-time fishing guide in the Brainerd Lakes Area, where the competition is tough. Tim is a guide for "Walleye Dan" Eigen.

"It's pretty common knowledge around these parts that night-fishing on Mille Lacs is about the best you can get anywhere in the world," Tim said. "It always surprises me, however, when I hear people say they have never fished it. If you know it's good, then why aren't you trying it?

"There's a ban on fishing after 10 p.m. that lasts into mid-June, but it's worth it to fish any time of the month you can get up here. If you are fishing while the ban is on, cast a No. 5 Shad Rap around 10 feet deep and move shallower as the clock ticks closer to 10 p.m., then get off the lake.

"Once the ban is over, a lighted slip-bobber is great after sunset. As a rule of thumb, fish the reefs in the early part of the month and the flats later on in the month. My favorite location is 8-Mile Flat by far, but don't let that limit your choice. There's plenty of water out there."

For more information on Tim Hanske, go to www.walleyedan.com.

KIRK DECAMP
Kirk is one of the Lake Minnetonka guides and a successful walleye tournament angler. He pre-fishes tournament lakes all over the place, but loves to dip a line in metro lakes -- particularly Minnetonka.

"Lake Minnetonka is a great place for walleyes, but every bay is different and needs to be fished according to the unique conditions," Kirk said. "The upper and lower lakes are two drastic differences, one with stained water and the other with clearer water. Brown's Bay and Smith Bay are two clearwater locations I like, while Cook's Bay and the Upper Lake are good darker-water locations. The weed edge along inside turns of the underwater shoreline structure is the place to target these fish.

"I like to pull leeches or crawlers on spinners starting in 8 to 16 feet and going out from there depending on the weed edge. Do not hesitate to try night-fishing on Minnetonka because the traffic is significantly less, but the walleyes are still biting."

For more information on Kirk, go to www.lakeminnetonkaguides.com.

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That's a wealth of knowledge, folks. Be sure to use it to your advantage this season!