After a lot of time, gas money, and even heartbreak, I’ve dialed in a consistent late-summer bite on the biggest walleyes of my life. This isn’t luck, and it’s not always easy, but it’s repeatable.

Walleye season across Pennsylvania opens May 2, and there are a few things anglers can do to improve their success. Frank McGarvie, 44, fishes for muskies, smallmouth and walleye throughout the year ...