By Glen Schmitt Staff Writer Panfish always have been part of the mix on Big Stone Lake, but its walleyes have historically been the main angling attraction for this 26-mile-long fishery on the Minnesota/South
By Jason Mitchell Contributing Writer On many lakes, particularly those with clear water that allows for lush stands of aquatic vegetation, crappie fishing at early ice is about finding the best weeds. Tall, green
Use your underwater camera or use your electronics to find those little green lines on the bottom to indicate weed growth. Little green lines on the electronics don’t move, signifying weeds on the bottom.
New top-end, hard-water electronics.
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Early ice is pretty nice. Especially now, as the popularity of modern wheelhouses has grown. I’ve noticed fewer and fewer anglers creeping onto first ice with a simple sled and chisel.
Use the day to scout for shallow-water fish that
will bite when the sun gets low
Options abound in lures, rods, and combos
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