What is your favorite opener technique?

[JD]

During the opener, I prefer to use rigs with leeches on the points.  I also never throw out the chance to throw a slip bobber over the shallow rocks. 

What is your prefered technique during the opener?

[Mayfly]

Well, there are so many to choose from depending on weather and time of the day. I like to use leeches. I fish the rocks, sand and weeds. I like to use slip bobbers over the rocks and in the weeds. I like to throw crankbaits over the weeds at night. The ol' lindy rig tactic in the sand and i'll even do a little vertical jigging in all areas.  This is all on the menu for this year, whether I use it or not we'll see. Check back for a report May 14th

[JD]

I also like pitching jigs into the shallows.......I'm excited to try the new Fireline Crystal I just spooled this past weekend!! ::rockon::

[WoodChuck]

   depending on the weather and conditions ? it is usually a jig and a small live bait trolled or drifted with the wind over the sand gravel and rubble till i get a hit .

                                   ::  woodchuck  ::

[ScottPugh]

1.  Dragging leeches (5' snell, red hook, white glow bead)
2.  Pitching jigs in the shallows
3.  Bobbering over the rocks after sundown / before sunup

[holdemtwice]

 NEVER BEEN TO THE OPENER . I WILL LET YOU KNOW  AFTER THE OPENER

[rchaze60]

not going out for the opener ...... there is going to be too many boats out that day........ i am going to wait for a few days after to go out ........ i will let you know what i use  :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:

[CentralFishingClub]

 i am gonna be at my fav. pike lake that doesnt have muskies, and im gonna through some very large baits. they seem to work every year. all i have to do is figure out what color suits the conditions and... POW!!               
     :;   :;  :;  :; :; :; :; :; :; :; :; :; :; :; :;
   
   Thats fun.    hehe

[Hog EyEs]

With out a doubt Jig & Minnow ::

[UncleDave]

If water temps are favorable, I love dragging a #11 floating Rapala.  I've boated a ton of walleye over the years that way.  I used to fish a SMALL Ely river no wider than 20 feet across and hammer the walleye in the spring.  Too much fun!

[luvnlife]

Sitting on my brother's dock, having a beer and throwing a leech and slowly bringing it in, haven't been skunked in years! LUVNLIFE

[guythathunts]

I'm going to use a fishing rod and some line and a hook and a reel and a bober and a sinker and a knot and a bead and a leach but I will not use a comma.
~ Greg

[shakey legs 2]

I usually fish Leech from the opener through Memorial weekend.  It is pretty hard to beat a 1/8 oz. fireball jig (lime green or chartreuse/green) with a small shiner or fathead.