The Detroit River, located between Lake St Clair and Lake Erie is among the most popular southern waterbody to fish for walleye.  Peak periods of lunker walleye can be found during the pre-spawn/post spawn in early-to-late spring and again in the fall.  During summer months, anglers can target bass, walleye and a variety of other species.  Key to catching walleye is timing, and most importantly water conditions.  Anglers pay close attention to water temperatures and water clarity.  Once water temperatures reach 48F to 50F, walleye really start to show up.  However, water clarity can severely affect your success on the water.  Too dirty, the fish can't see your bait.  Too clear, fish can spook easier depending on your bait presentation.  To help anglers, we are making it easier with three Detroit River Slam Packs that will help take the guessing game out of fishing - and help you catch more walleye!

• 4" Minn-FIN [ Grumpy Goblin & Seafoam ] is our latest minnow imitation bait that boasts several industry-breaking technologies. Minn-FIN dramatically improves upon fluke style baits, with an enhanced body shape and an all new, ground breaking caudal fin designed to maximize fin movement in 360 degrees of direction. In rapidly moving water like the Detroit, walleye have only seconds to assess what is coming at them and determine if they should bite.  In those split seconds, the bait presented needs to look authentic, provide enticing movement, and should offer the right combination of color and flash in dirty water.  Our selection of Minn-FIN's for dirty water conditions will help fish make the "bite" decision! Recommended to use a 3/4oz, 5/8oz, or 1oz jig.
  
• 3.3" GOLIATH Goby [ Purple Pearl ] is an all new bait that is turning the Detroit River angling community upside down.  Historically, small worm and minnow fluke style baits have been the defacto standard for Detroit River anglers - until now.  The GOLIATH Goby offers anglers the ability to present a bait that walleye actively feed on throughout their life.  Round Goby have become a staple part of their diet and what better way to entice the bite than presenting a bait that walleye are completely tuned into.  We modelled the GOLIATH Goby after a round goby from the Detroit River.  This bait is correct anatomically with two dorsal fins, an enlarged vertical caudal fin (unlike so many other that are designed horizontally), bulging eyes, and a torpedo-like body profile. When you combine the realism of a goby profile moving fast down the Detroit, with appropriate color combinations, you will see just how effect this bait is for walleye on the Detroit River in dirty water conditions. Recommended to use a 3/4oz, 5/8oz, or 1oz jig.
• Loaded with our signature HAMMER JUICE
  
• Loaded with hand-ground, sea salt so fish hang on longer
• Minn-FIN (Grumpy Goblin) 8 pcs, Minn-FIN (Seafoam) 8 pcs, GOLIATH Goby (Purple Pearl) 6 pcs.

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WALLEYE ANGLER TESTIMONIALS

Captain Steve FalconChief Charters, USA

"As Great Lakes fish adapt to feeding on Gobies, it only makes sense that fishermen also adapt their baits to match this new forage. I knew I needed a Goby pattern in my arsenal to maximize my catch and Grumpy Bait Company has that covered. Grumpy's Goby series has the perfect Goby profile from any angle and comes in a variety of sizes and colors. With this new addition of Goby to the already proven worm and minnow patterns, there's nothing I can't catch with Grumpy."

Adam SoleckiAvid Angler

"Awesome baits guys!! Unbelievable how tough yet soft your baits are!! I'm really glad I found your baits! I've been using the fluke jr's for a while now and saw that yours were more supple and when I tried them out my hookup ratio has been excellent. Keep up the good work!!"

Curtis DraegerAvid Angler

Fishing the St. Clair river with the 3.3" GOLIATH Goby was on fire. Using a 3/4oz jig, tapping the goby off the bottom was extremely productive. Kinda makes sense given all the goby in the Great Lakes and how walleye love eating them. Nice work on the baits GRUMPY!

Ryan BiggsAvid Angler

"My favorite species to pursue are walleye and smallmouth. I love the sheer power and fight that comes with hooking smallmouth, while on the other hand I love the suttleness and technique that is required to catch walleye. ... walleye can't seem to resist the finesse TZR-Worm"

Captain P.j BaylisNo Limits Fishing Charters

PJ specializes in Detroit River Walleye, Lake Erie Walleye, Rainbow Trout, and Lake St. Clair Muskies.  An avid tournament angler, fully licensed and commercially insured charter captain that is happy to provide advice on what GRUMPY Bait's to use on the Detroit River or Lake Erie for walleye or bass.

Chad BeaupreRecreational Angler

Jigging for walleye on the Detroit or St Clair Rivers has been insane since I switched over to GRUMPY Baits GOLIATH Goby and Minn-Fin's. Unlike the standard fluke and worm-style baits, these goby and minnow imitations are different which gives me the edge when targeting walleye.

Jay MarteniukAvid Angler

"I've fished for walleye across Ontario and since using GRUMPY Baits GOLIATH Goby, I've consistently caught more and bigger walleye particularly on the Detroit River. Keep it up GRUMPY! And yes, I would highly recommend these goby baits to anyone fishing the Great Lakes"

Mario GeorghiadesAvid Angler

"I have a cottage on Lake St. Clair and fish the Detroit River, St. Clair River and Lake St Clair a lot. Since the release of GRUMPY gobys in 2020, I have pretty much changed up all my plastics to GRUMPY Baits. They catch fish, are durable but supple enough to create amazing action."

Marty DraegerGRUMPY Bait Company

When I started GRUMPY Bait company, I was trying to fill a gap in the market. The fact was, round goby were everywhere, yet bait manufacturers were not making realistic, anatomically correct goby baits. Fast forward and GRUMPY is now the recognized leader in goby baits and we make more styles and colors so you, our customers have access to effect and productive goby baits.

Adam MooreAvid Angler

Been using GRUMPY Goby and the Minn-Fin for a few years now. I fish the Detroit River each spring and these baits have been a game-changer. When nobody is catching fish, I am. I think this is because the baits have a very real profile, similar to what they are eating all their lives. Great baits and great price!"