Learn How To Fish at Lund's Ultimate Fishing Camp
Unleash your inner angler at Lund's Ultimate Fishing Camp! Immerse yourself in learning sessions and master the essentials of fishing with our seasoned pros.
Welcome to Fishing Camp: Where You Learn, Laugh, and Land Big Ones
It’s that exciting moment when someone hooks a big one and everyone gathers around to watch. That’s what fishing camp is all about—sharing the thrill, learning something new together, and laughing the whole way through.
On this trip, we’re heading out with Lund Boats for their Ultimate Fishing Camp—a few days packed with learning from seasoned pros, trying new techniques, and catching fish in one of the best ways possible: together.
Whether you’re brand new to fishing or have been casting lines since you could hold a rod, this camp offers something valuable. It’s not just about catching a bunch of fish (though that definitely happens). It’s about understanding how to find them, how to read the water, and how to use your gear better than ever before.
Day 1: Walleye Rigging, Slip Bobbers, and Smart Electronics
We kick things off with Lund pro Jeff Andersen. The morning’s focus? Learning how to rig for walleyes and use electronics to actually find fish instead of guessing.
Jeff’s approach is all about precision. Using side imaging, down imaging, and mapping, he’s showing participants how to locate fish holding near structure in 16 to 25 feet of water. Once he marks a school, it’s go-time.
When live bait rigging doesn’t do the trick, Jeff switches it up—dropping a slip bobber just above the fish. It’s a subtle presentation that often triggers bites from picky walleyes. And sure enough, it works. After a few drive-overs, a bobber goes down, a rod bends, and dinner’s on the line.
Key takeaway: Sometimes it’s not the bait, it’s the presentation. Know when to change things up.
Day 2: Bottom Bouncers and Planer Boards with Ted Takasaki
Next up, we jump in the boat with Ted Takasaki. If there’s one setup he swears by for walleyes anywhere in the country, it’s a spinner and bottom bouncer. It’s simple, effective, and covers a lot of ground.
He walks through how to rig the crawler properly and how to make sure that spinner blade is doing its job. Ted also gives a crash course on using inline planer boards, spreading lines, and controlling the boat using a combo of rear kicker and front trolling motors. It’s a bit like driving in four-wheel drive—smooth, steady, and easy to adjust when conditions change.
Then comes the reward: rod tip pulses, fish on, and another quality walleye in the boat.
Pro tip: Boat control is just as important as lure choice. Keep your setup where the fish are.
Day 3: Northern Pike, Weed Beds, and That Almost-Muskie
Billy Rosner brings the crew into the weeds—literally. Pike love to hang out in cabbage beds, and that’s where today’s action is happening. These spots are full of baitfish, perch, crayfish, and hungry predators.
The strategy? Cover water, be patient, and be ready. Pike often follow for a long time before finally striking, and it takes persistence to stick with it. One moment, the water’s quiet. The next, someone’s yelling about a muskie following their bait. It’s chaos, it’s exciting, and it’s exactly the kind of moment that makes this camp special.
Lesson learned: Fish don’t always bite on the first try. Keep casting. Keep watching.
Final Day: Finding Bass and Panfish with Electronics
Finally, we team up with Ryan DeChaine for a look at using modern fish finders to zero in on bass and bluegill.
Ryan breaks down the process: use your lake map to identify promising structure, then scan with side imaging to find bluegill beds—those bare patches surrounded by weeds. Largemouth bass love hanging nearby, waiting for a meal.
Once the beds are marked with waypoints, the team locks in using 360 imaging and starts casting. The bites follow quickly. It’s all about positioning, accuracy, and making use of your electronics to fish smarter, not harder.
Bottom line: Today’s technology takes a lot of guesswork out—if you know how to use it.
The Real Value of Fishing Camp
Sure, everyone catches fish. But what makes this experience stand out is how much you learn from the pros. They don’t just tell you what to do—they show you why it works. And that’s something you can take with you long after the camp ends.
From slip bobbers to spinner rigs, from electronics to weed beds, every day brings a new lesson and another chance to get better. And let’s not forget the friendships, the jokes, and the fish stories that’ll be told for years.
So if you ever get the chance to go to a fishing camp like this, do it. Bring your gear, your questions, and your love for the unknown—because every day on the water brings a new surprise, and there’s always a helping hand nearby to reel it in.
