When winter 's kiss seals the waters, the puzzle in finding where the fish have gone does not change much. However, the approach does, and if you are waiting in your fish house with tip-ups and hoping the action will start, you could have a long winter ahead of you, without much for fish. Dave Genz, a Minnesota angler who has pioneered certain strategies has offered some of his expert tips on ice fishing.
Did you know that you do not have to drill a hole in the ice to shoot sonar signal and find the fish? While this is possible with clear ice, you cannot use this tactic when snow covers the ice. Sometimes an LCD display will lag in colder conditions, so you can use two people for covering a large stretch. While one drills a hole in a zigzag
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Genz refers to this as an unexplored area weedy area that is productive in the early winter. Nevertheless, the fish will move into the deeper water during the later season, so this does not work as well. A sticky area refers to a location with ground that is not too soft or hard. This is a heavenly paradise for burrowing insects and fish know it. This is also a place where fisherman can catch their limit. To find these areas, check the lake depth charts for an depth that sits at around 15 to 30 feet. The contour lines will be relatively far apart. While it can sometimes prove tricky to find fish, once you do, it will provide you with the best spot around!
What to Do After You Have Found a Sticky-Bottom Area?
Once you have pin-pointed the area, clip a weight to your jig and allow it to drop to the bottom. After it has hit bottom, lift it and drop it again. If the weight bounces too fast or digs deep, then you want to look elsewhere. However, if it temporarily sticks to the bottom, then you have found the ideal composition for fish feeding.
If you want to catch more than a cold, you have to ice fish using the right tactics. Simply laying down your fish house anywhere will not yield the best results. You want to get in tune with a lake to help yourself find the best locations, which can take time, but it is worth the