These three presentations will catch fish in water anywhere from 1 to 10 feet when those walleyes have moved up to spawn or as they transition back out.
River walleye fishing in the early spring can be a very touchy bite. These baits and lures should give you a great starting point when the water is still cold and the fish are in
Three options I’ve done well with recently and the progression on how/when I use them.
Get a good hook set for finnicky fish and expect that bigger sunfish will pull down more on the rod compared to a quick vibrating motion for smaller fish.
Drop your jig a couple of feet below the ice and then hold the line and slowly drop the line and jig another 10 to 12 inches at a time to draw crappies and sunfish.
A simple method for catching lots and lots of rainbow smelt to use for bait or even a meal.
Be prepared for what may happen by monitoring the weather ahead of time and be for tougher bite conditions as no one specific bait or lure may work during these times.
It’s important not to drill too many holes as it is a waste of time and can spook the fish.
Perch are one of the easiest fish to catch under the ice and the list of lures you need for just about any situation is fairly short.
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