Based on the search results, here’s a comprehensive guide to the most effective walleye lures, categorized by type and technique:

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### 🎣 **1. Jigs & Soft Plastics**
– **Ball Head Jigs (1/8–3/8 oz):** Versatile for live bait (minnows, leeches) or soft plastics. Use lighter weights for slip floats and heavier for rivers .
– **Ned Rigs:** Ideal for finicky walleye. Pair Z-Man TRD (earth tones) with mushroom jigheads for slow-dragging bottom crawfish imitations .
– **Ring Worms & Grubs:** 3–4″ ribbed worms (e.g., B-Fish-N Moxi) excel in cold water; curly-tail grubs (chartreuse/orange) trigger reaction strikes .
– **Minnow/Jerkbaits:** 4–5″ scented jerkbaits (Z-Man Jerk ShadZ) on jigheads for lifelike action .

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### 🚤 **2. Crankbaits for Trolling & Casting**
– **Shallow Runners (3–8 ft):** Rapala Shad Rap #5, Flicker Shad in “perch” or “firetiger” for spring/fall .
– **Deep Divers (15–30 ft):** Bandit Walleye Deep, Reef Runner 600 for summer thermoclines .
– **Suspending Jerkbaits:** Rapala Husky Jerk (gold) paused near structure for cold-front walleye .

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### ⚡ **3. Swimbaits & Bladed Baits**
– **Paddle Tails:** 3–4″ Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ or Keitech Fat Swing Impact slow-rolled on jigheads for weed edges .
– **ChatterBaits:** Z-Man ChatterBait MiniMax with trailer for vegetation-triggered strikes .
– **Blade Baits:** Heddon Sonar/Cotton Cordell Gay Blade for vertical jigging in cold water .

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### ❄️ **4. Spoons & Ice Fishing Specials**
– **Jigging Spoons (3/8–3/4 oz):** Swedish Pimple or VMC Rattlin’ Spoon tipped with minnow heads for suspended winter walleye .
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