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Walleye and Sauger checklist · Rig

Bottom bouncers and Lindy rigs for Tennessee Walleye and Sauger Fishing

Troll the lake flats in May and June.

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Why it is on the list

Why the Bottom bouncers and Lindy rigs is on the walleye and sauger checklist

Troll the lake flats in May and June.

RigBottom bouncers and Lindy rigsTroll the lake flats in May and June.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list

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How it is used here

Using a rig like this on Tennessee water

Terminal tackle is the hooks, weights, floats and rigging that connect the line to the bait. It is where most fish are lost, usually to a hook that is the wrong size or a knot that was tied in a hurry. The sizes on each checklist match the bait and the mouth of the fish on that list: small hooks for bluegill and trout, wide gap hooks for plastic worms, circle hooks for catfish so the fish hooks itself.

Tennessee’s reservoirs have a lot of rock and timber, so carry more than you think you need. A pack of hooks and a few weights live in every kit on this site for a reason.

Where to use it

Tennessee water for the Bottom bouncers and Lindy rigs

Where to use itBarren ForkPublic access, limits and what else swims in Barren Fork.See the spots →Where to use itCalf Killer RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in Calf Killer River.See the spots →Where to use itCenter Hill LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Center Hill Lake.See the spots →Where to use itCheatham LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Cheatham Lake.See the spots →Where to use itCherokee LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Cherokee Lake.See the spots →Where to use itChickamauga LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Chickamauga Lake.See the spots →

The Bottom bouncers and Lindy rigs is on the walleye and sauger checklist because it works on Tennessee water.

Goes with

What the Bottom bouncers and Lindy rigs pairs with on the walleye and sauger list

The rest of the walleye and sauger checklist, each with its own page.

RodSt. Croix Premier 6 ft 6 in medium spinning rodSensitive enough to feel a sauger pick up a jig in 20 feet of current.Why it is on the list →ReelShimano Sedona 2500 spinning reelDependable and smooth for the price.Why it is on the list →LineSeaguar InvizX fluorocarbon, 8 lbLow stretch to feel the bite and set a hook deep.Why it is on the list →JigNorthland Fire-Ball jigs, 1/4 to 1/2 ozTip with a minnow and drag it through the tailwater eddies.Why it is on the list →PlasticBerkley Gulp Alive Minnow, 3 inWhen live minnows are not an option.Why it is on the list →Jigging baitRapala Jigging RapVertical over deep structure in winter.Why it is on the list →
All 10 items

Same job, other fishing

Other rigs on the Tennessee checklists

RigSinker slides and no-roll sinkers, 2 to 4 ozA Santee rig that holds in dam tailwater current.Why it is on the list →

Common questions

Bottom bouncers and Lindy rigs questions

What is the Bottom bouncers and Lindy rigs for?

Troll the lake flats in May and June. It is the rig on the walleye and sauger checklist on this site, and it earns its place because it works on Tennessee water, not because it is new.

Which fish is the Bottom bouncers and Lindy rigs good for in Tennessee?

The walleye and sauger checklist covers walleye, sauger, saugeye. Terminal tackle is the hooks, weights, floats and rigging that connect the line to the bait.

Where would I use the Bottom bouncers and Lindy rigs?

On the Tennessee water that holds walleye and sauger: Barren Fork, Calf Killer River, Center Hill Lake, Cheatham Lake among others. Each water page on this site lists the public access points and what swims there.

What goes with the Bottom bouncers and Lindy rigs?

The rest of the walleye and sauger checklist, starting with St. Croix Premier 6 ft 6 in medium spinning rod, Shimano Sedona 2500 spinning reel, Seaguar InvizX fluorocarbon, 8 lb. The checklist page has all 10 items.

Is there a different rig for other fishing?

Yes: Sinker slides and no-roll sinkers, 2 to 4 oz on the catfish list.

How much does the Bottom bouncers and Lindy rigs cost?

The Amazon link on this page shows today’s price. The checklist items are standard tackle rather than premium gear, and the bait shops on the county pages carry most of them.

Can I buy the Bottom bouncers and Lindy rigs in Tennessee instead?

Yes. Every county page on this site lists the bait shops, marinas and big box stores that carry tackle, with phone numbers and directions.

Is this an affiliate link?

Yes. The link goes to Amazon with this site’s tag and pays a small commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on the list was chosen for commission.

Do I need a licence to use it?

Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence, plus the trout privilege for trout. The licence page on this site has prices and limits.

Keep going

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