Al Lindner's Big Walleye Fall Fishing Day (Braid vs Mono)!

Al Lindner shares one of his most memorable walleye fishing days in decades! It happened just the other day here in Minnesota. He was fishing with his friend Tom, and looking back, talks about the importance of having two different snap jigging rod set ups when fishing for walleye. Al caught a 31.5" walleye and they had many other big ones in the mid to high 20 inch range with the rod/reel/line/lure in the video. The rods shown are all 7' 1" Medium Power St Croix Rods (Eyecon and Avid Walleye Series).

Al's fall snap jigging walleye fishing gear:

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•Reel•
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•Electronics and Mapping•
•Trolling Motor & Accessories•
•Tools•
•Fillet Knives•
•Omnia Store•

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[Rags]

I LOVE Al’s passion. He is one of my favorite people to learn from for more than just fishing. Al is a God fearing man and his love for our Lord radiates as he shares his experiences. I would love to bump into Al one day to shake his hand and give thanks for all that he has done for the fishing industry but most importantly as a fisher of mens’ souls. ❤

[cerndo]

This man single handedly passed on information and taught something to every walleye angler out there for decades.

[staleek]

I could listen to Al all day and more. One of the greatest teachers and storytellers in our industry. Thank you for your dedication to the sport and your generosity in sharing your wisdom and experience!

[randyfryer]

That's a great day it's crazy the little differences make the big difference on different days.

[katierepke]

I was born in 1990. I remember watching Al and Ron Saturday mornings when I was a kid. Now my kids do the same. Thank you for generations of knowledge. 👍

[timsward]

Al, I wish I saw this last week - what great advice. I will always keep a spool of 10lb mono with me from now on - tough bite two days ago on braid. Sometimes old school mono is the way to go. Thanks!

[daveengstrom]

WOW. That sounds like a fun day. God bless you Al. You have helped me over the years more than you know.

[recordfishhunter]

Al some of your stories have helped me get through some rough times thanks for that. Remember the good old days trolling criss cross across lakes with the 800 looking for those midlake humps that were not on any map. That old 800 starts a thumping and wham up comes the 5 lb largemouth out of the water with those hooks clanking against that spoonplug out goes the marker and you have a spot that has been untouched full of hogs ! WOW those were the days !

[potent]

Love the stories .. I miss your devotionals that you do, those were great as well. Bring them back ... Gods continued blessings 🙏

[travisyoung]

Dear Al I’m going to be 38 this month and just had an Epiphany listening to your story. That here is a man I have never met that has had a serious positive effect on my life weather that was watching vhs fishing tape with my dad or asking the librarian in grade school if she could get infishman magazine in library😂 so cool it did not matter if you where watching or reading you always feet like you where part of the team and for that I thank you and your whole family

If I don’t see ya in the future I’ll see ya in the pasture your fan Travis

[jimschultz]

Dear Mr. Linder, Thank you so much for this knowledge! I was on the fish at many spots last week and could not buy a bite. I was using braid with a leader. You are the light! Thanks again! Jim

[daveschutz]

Would love to spend a day in the boat with AL

[stobbinsboy]

Hey Al, just came across this, saw your name and wondered if you invented the Lindy Rig. Because I caught my first and biggest walleye at 28 in., 7 lbs. back in 75' when I was 12 and I never forgot that! My daddy let me skip school but I took it there that day to show all the kids, ha. Googled it and found out your brother was responsible. I remember seeing them at all the sporting stores back in the day. God bless you and your brother and keep on fishin'.

[oldfishbottomgettingfishy]

Once a year I have a great night with the walleyes and I love what you’re talking about

[recordfishhunter]

Who says you can't be a fisherman and a fisher of men. I am a prior student of Buck Perry's need I say more. What a great day of fishing and a great lesson and wow a 31 inch beast congrats Al God bless you and your show you're making a difference ! Good fishing always sincerely Record 🙏🎣

[jammonjohn]

Hey Al. I have an off the wall question that I cannot find the answer to so I'm going to the master lol. I caught a walleye last night on my local reservoir and as soon as I got him in the kayak I could smell an awful smell. This is the second time this has happened in the 12 years I've been fishing and I'm wondering why it smells so bad and if it's ok to eat? It's a smell that's hard to dirt...almost rubbery kinda smell.

[randymiller]

I'd pay attention to Al Linder. If I were Ditch the braid 🧐🎣👍

[Einthenorth]

I wholeheartedly agree. Especially fishing river systems. I like to bounce my jig off rocks. The more subtle action of the 8lb mono wins every time. I can also free snags easier with mono at least in my experience. Braid has its place but mono is very underrated.

[johnk]

Thanks for the information and explanation. God bless you.

[Bovined.]

comparing mono to braid with fluoro isnt really fair. Mono floats, Braid floats but is stiffer and doesnt absorb water so it keeps tension better, fluoro sinks so it is for a completely different application. Next time you find yourself in a situation where it seems that mono is working better, try putting a mono leader on your braid instead of fluoro just for testing purposes. Personally I find using braid main line and then switching the leader to mono or fluoro based on application is the best for versatility. Even if youre fishing something that needs "Straight mono" or "Straight fluoro" you can just use a pretty long leader and it will act the same.