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Few species rile up ice anglers like yellow perch. When the bite's hot, these schooling fish can deliver days of non-stop action. Yet, nothing's guaranteed when looking for perch, and their roaming tendencies can challenge even experienced anglers. To help you crack the perch code this winter, heed the following ice fishing tips on winter locations and top baits.
The bitter wind blew furiously, pelting me with unforgiving force, while sapping my warmth and enthusiasm. I struggled to clench my ultra light rod, my grip loosening as my glove raised a white flag to the invisible enemy we all call cold.
I'm happy to say that 95 percent of my holiday shopping is done. I must confess that when buying gifts for friends and loved ones, I often sneak in a few treats for myself, most of which are fishing related.
There are many bright ideas for hard water, but there’s one that has been pretty consistent over the years…the use of glow jig colors for low-visibility conditions. Fishing at night or in low-light conditions (sunrise, sundown, or in stained or dirty water) often creates special problems for ice anglers. Fish can have difficulty ‘eating your bait’ if they can’t see it.
For those looking for the optimum taste and freshness of your catch, give these tips a try the next time you hit the ice — your tummy will most certainly thank you!
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Three Reliable Hard-Baits for IceToday’s ice anglers are spoiled for choice when it comes to lure selection. As a tackle junkie, I own my fair share of baits. Carrying an assortment of lures is important as fish can be particular about the presentations they’ll hit, particularly in winter’s cold waters. Below are three of my favorite hard-baits that catch an array of sport-fish. |
In Northern Wisconsin, it certainly is that time of year again to put away your