A few notes about the Walleye.

Walleye are not Pickerel first of all! Many people especially in Canada but even in some States in the U.S. refer to Walleye as Pickerel, even restaurants! They are not even the same species of fish. A real Pickerel or Chain Pickerel is more closely related to a Pike than a Walleye. Walleye, by comparison are more closely related to Perch than Pike. Catching Walleye is a whole other story. They are sometimes difficult to catch. This is especially true of Northern Walleye in Canada. Southern Walleye (Michigan) are easier to catch because they hit hard, but the further north you go, the softer the bit gets until it's nothing more than an inhalation. Many experienced Anglers can miss Walleye hits because they can feel like a snag or a light thud. A good tip for Walleye fishing is to set the hook on every snag and you WILL get more fish, that's how subtle the bit is and when they do finally take it, they play with it in their mouth before committing to swallow it. Very fussy fish! Another good tip and this is more of an ice fishing tip is that Walleye are schooling fish, and when one hits, chances are that you'll get more hits on other holes close by, so be ready! Don't go back in the hut just yet!
Happy fishing all!