#28 || Dr. Paul Cooley: Cracking the Code for Winter Walleye Success
02/25/25 • 88 min
Ever wondered what walleyes are really doing beneath the ice on relatively shallow, featureless, prairie-type lakes? Join us on this week’s episode of Doc Talks Fishing, as we unravel the mysteries of winter walleye behaviour with renowned fisheries biologist, Dr. Paul Cooley. Dr. Cooley shares groundbreaking insights from his cutting-edge research, revealing where walleyes go, how they feed, and why they behave the way they do during the coldest months of the year. From thermal preferences to movement patterns, this episode is a masterclass in the science behind winter walleye fishing on these unique seemingly featureless lakes.
Ever wondered what walleyes are really doing beneath the ice on relatively shallow, featureless, prairie-type lakes? Join us on this week’s episode of Doc Talks Fishing, as we unravel the mysteries of winter walleye behaviour with renowned fisheries biologist, Dr. Paul Cooley. Dr. Cooley shares groundbreaking insights from his cutting-edge research, revealing where walleyes go, how they feed, and why they behave the way they do during the coldest months of the year. From thermal preferences to movement patterns, this episode is a masterclass in the science behind winter walleye fishing on these unique seemingly featureless lakes.
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#29 || Gianni Nevieri: Winter Walleye Smarts - Science Meets Ice Fishing
Lake Winnipeg’s legendary greenbacks are a different breed. Unlike their structure-hugging cousins in Shield-type lakes, these giants roam the vast, featureless expanse in search of pelagic baitfish. In our last episode, Dr. Paul Cooley revealed the science behind their winter habits, but now we’re taking it to the next level—putting that knowledge into action on the ice!
Enter Gianni Nevieri, better known as Gianni Balboa, a top winter walleye angler who has mastered this unique fishery. In this episode, we play back key moments from Dr. Cooley’s research and challenge Gianni to break it down into real-world ice fishing tactics. From pinpointing fish in a barren landscape to selecting the perfect rods, reels, lines and lures for giants, Gianni shares his hard-earned secrets for putting more monster walleye topside. Tune in and get ready to knock out the competition with Gianni Balboa’s winning combination of science and skill!
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