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Gary Engberg Tournament angler, guide, outdoor writer and seminar speaker. Residing in Mazomanie, Wisconsin, Gary can provide a complete on the water teaching expierience on the waters of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers or the Madison and Wisconsin lakes for all species of fish. Gary Engberg teams up with Tony Puccio for a half hour radio show out of Madison, Wisconsin from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. (CST) every Saturday to talk fishing and hunting on Sports Radio 1550 AM. Largest Walleye: 13lbs. 7 ounces Home: Mazomanie, Wisconsin Home Waters: Mississippi River and Madison Chain Circuits Fished: PWT and MWC To submit a question to Gary, simply fill out the form below and send it to "Ask Gary". He will review submissions and answer member questions by e-mail and post some responses in his "Ask Gary" column. However, due to the nature of the Internet and the potential for error, everyone wishing to submit a question and/or read Gary's column should click here to read the information disclaimer.

Dear Gary, Name: Email Address: (required) Please enter your Email address correctly: Fishing Tips: Early season River Walleye Fishing Try to use a four wheel drive vehicle if possible.  This prevents any problems on boat ramps remember boat ramps freeze late in the day and at night. Watch for ice flows.  Sometimes big chunks of ice just below the surface can ram you, so keep your Life jacket on. Don't anchor sideways if you have ice flowing around you. Early season Techniques A plain hook with a bead (chartreuse or glow) and a slit shot. Three way rigs, use 3/4 to 1 ounce jig with minnow as the dropper line 6" to 12"  then use a floatingjig/minnow or floating crankbait on the other line.  This can be used as a dead rod in a rod holder or as you work up river on your bow mount.