Want to become a better angler? It’s all in your head. By “Tackle” Terry Tuma Contributing Writer Productive ice fishing demands way more than baits, lures, lines, rods and reels. Yes, quality equipment plays
The best ice in the state is on lakes in the Upper Peninsula, where it ranges from 7 to 16 inches or more. Perch and walleyes have been caught in U.P. lakes.
Right now, the highlights are in the southern part of the state, where anglers are floating the Great Miami River and doing well catching trophy-sized smallmouth bass.
With the ice conditions improving, more anglers are getting out, and for the most part, they’re getting into fish.
Ice conditions warrant hunkering down – not a lot of hole-hopping these days. But as you’ll see here, fish are being caught.
The ice is getting better with the help of a little colder weather, but caution is still advised – accessing most lakes by foot is best. And a discussion of live bait vs. plastics.
Still small window on the walleye bite. Here’s where they’re catching them and what they’re using. Perch bite is on and off.
Bluegills can be the most reliable fish of the ice season.
Lyle Unger says look for perch in 12 to 14 feet-of-water on Lake Winnibigoshish. Fish with some small spoons tipped with minnow heads or small tungsten jigs tipped with plastics or wax worms. Report from
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