Andrew Martinsen's Walleye Fishing Update Casting Call Surefire Cast Method to Bag Loads of Walleye When casting jigs, use one of the jigs with an eye tie that comes out about a quarter-inch in front of the lure. Take half a nightcrawler and thread it onto the hook. You’ll have the most success with this method by using five pound test line. The next element is critically important. Neglect this part and you may end up without the quantity of fish you desire: When jigging, swim the jig right along the bottom, with the current.