Tried-and-true presentations like live-bait rigging and vertical jigging during this time can be very productive approaches to finding your limit of walleye, especially if you stumble into a sizable, stationary school of fish. However, both methods require relatively slow boat speed. Consequently, you are going to be covering less water and contacting fewer fish during a time of active walleye movement and relatively aggressive feeding.

During the summer peak on many popular Minnesotan walleye waters, fish will be relating to structure in the 16-28 foot depth range. Often hanging out on the edges or breaks of these structures, it can be difficult to keep your bait in the strike zone.

This is where the three-way-rig excels.