Weekly Fishing Report - Tungsten-style Ice Jigs Worked Best in Deep Water

With the warm weather and rain, the area lakes lost between 3 to 5 inches of ice. However, there is still enough ice for walking conditions on the small, shallow lakes and bays. Luckily the snow totals were light enough not to insulate the ice for the next few days of cold weather to help improve ice thickness. Use caution around any area where there are springs, current and near marshy areas. I would not recommend venturing out over the main bodies of deep lakes. Bring along safety equipment including: spud bar, ice picks, throw cushion with rope and a life jacket.

Fishing reports have been inconsistent with the constant weather changes. Fish have been biting, although the "bite windows" have been smaller.

Bluegills were caught around weeds in 8-15 feet, along with deeper water 20-30 feet. Often they will be found near the bottom. Small No. 16 to No. 14 ice jigs must be used to entice gills. Tungsten-style ice jigs worked best for gills in deep water, while Ratfinkees, Moon jigs, Marmooskas and tear drops caught fish in shallower water. Wigglers have been the best bait for finicky fish, with waxworms, spikes and plastics also taking gills. A spring bobber must be used to detect bites.

Crappies were found suspended over various depths. Use your flasher to locate the schools and place your bait above the school. Early morning or just before dusk are the best times. Jigging with a Lil Cecil, Swedish Pimple or Forage minnow took aggressive crappies. An ice jig with a wiggler, waxworm or ice plastic also produced. A tip-down or tip-up rigged with a No. 14 treble hook, light line and a small fathead, rosy red or lake shiner worked for finicky crappies.

Perch were found on the bottom in various depths. A Swedish Pimple, Hali, Ratfinkee or tungsten-style ice jig with multiple spikes produced. A tip-up rigged with a 4-pound fluorocarbon leader, No. 12 or No. 14 treble, hook and baited with a small golden or lake shiner minnow has worked well.

 

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