Catching Walleye with Wedding Ring Blades

Custom Lures Using Mack’s Lure: A Summer Day with J Rod Angling

When the sun’s high, the water’s warm, and the walleye are holding deep, nothing beats a well-tuned presentation — and no one knows that better than J Rod Angling. On a blistering summer day, the fishing might not seem ideal, but with the right gear and a little creativity, it can be some of the most productive walleye fishing of the year. One of J Rod’s go-to setups? The iconic Wedding Ring Blade from Mack’s Lure.

Why the Wedding Ring Blade?

Originally crafted decades ago, the Wedding Ring Spinner has stood the test of time — and for good reason. With its sparkling rhinestone ring and spinning blade, it creates just enough flash and vibration to entice even the most finicky mid-summer walleyes. The subtle shimmer mimics baitfish, while the slow spin at trolling speeds triggers aggressive strikes.

But J Rod doesn’t just buy them off the shelf — he customizes them.

Building Your Lures with Mack’s Lure Components
Creating your walleye rigs is not only rewarding — it can make all the difference on the water. J Rod walks us through how he builds his custom spinners using Mack’s Lure components, dialing in colors, sizes, and shapes depending on conditions.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Mack’s Lure Smile Blades or Wedding Ring Blades (for a different spin and vibration)
• Beads in various UV colors
• Cha Cha Floats in various UV colors
• Rhinestone wedding rings
• Hooks (J Rod prefers size 4 octopus hook)
• Fluorocarbon or monofilament leader line
• Clevises, swivels, and quick-change connectors

J Rod’s Pro Tip: Use a mix of UV Copper and Chartreuse beads on overcast days.

Summer Strategy: Where and How to Fish

On this hot July outing, J Rod targets deeper structure — humps, saddles, and drop-offs in 20–35 feet of water. He runs bottom bouncers with his custom Wedding Ring rigs at 1.0 to 1.3 mph, using nightcrawlers as bait.

The wedding ring’s flash, combined with the gentle undulation of the crawler, proves deadly.

J Rod puts it best:
"When you're out here in 90-degree weather, you need gear that gives you confidence. These custom spinners with Mack's components — they catch fish, plain and simple."

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re new to walleye fishing or a seasoned angler, building your Wedding Ring rigs with Mack’s Lure gear opens up a new level of control and creativity. And when the dog days of summer push walleye deep, that finesse can turn a slow day into a limit in the cooler.

So grab your blades, your beads, and some leader line — and get out there. As J Rod Angling proves time and again, when you fish smart and customize your presentation, even the hottest summer day can be pure walleye magic.