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.
According to “Tackle” Terry Tuma, the key is to open the bale to drop your lure and then close the bale manually. Also make sure the line is taut and is on the roller guide.
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using a sharp hook into the beveled end of the grub, and when utilizing wax worms, try hooking the bait through the tip or the center for better movement.
Options to give your ice fishing lures action, scent and taste that are just as good as (or better than) live bait.
“Tackle” Terry Tuma says using a bobber can be useful under tough bite conditions and when using a second hole. Use as small a bobber as possible to create minimal drag resistance. Also, you can
Team Northland shares five walleye catchin’ tips that will help you ice more walleyes in the weeks ahead.
We all make mistakes when it comes to ice fishing (pros and rookies alike), but here are a few basic mistakes to avoid.
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