Breakdown of go-to rod/reel setups for crappies and bluegills this ice fishing season. Some new options to check out and some old standbys as well.
Walleyes will always be my favorite fish to catch through the ice, but during the 2022-23 season, I had a banner year locating and catching big bluegills.
Catching good numbers of bluegills isn’t a
Key is to use bigger baits and staying on the move and using electronics to find nicer fish.
Here are some signs of what might be below you, as seen on your electronics.
These fish will hide in various “corridors” throughout the weeds, and you can literally “see” where and what they are.
Some A-plus panfish tips that will help you put a few more topside when they are in a neutral to negative mood.
Green weeds attract blood leeches, bug larvae, and tiny perch and sunfish. You have food and overhead cover – two necessary ingredients for success on the ice.
How to fish a jigging spoon in shallow water for crappie and bluegill.
The difference between an OK day on the ice and a great day on the ice is in the small details.
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