Post by: Florida_Native on December 23, 2013, 06:15:37 PM
So far I have had success with wax worms. I like the big ones because most fish will hit them and they're easier to bait when your hands are frozen. I've hooked my hands a few times on the smaller ones. I really like the Swedish pimples and jigging spoons so far.
So on to the question. I've watched a lot of ice fishing videos and read about everything I can find on it. I thought it would be nice for some local knowledge as we'll. what is everyone's favorite ice fishing bait?
Post by: Florida_Native on December 23, 2013, 06:17:19 PM
Post by: janttihunter on December 23, 2013, 06:19:55 PM
Post by: Florida_Native on December 23, 2013, 06:23:46 PM
Post by: Skillet on December 23, 2013, 06:47:26 PM
For burbot (what I think I saw you were after) , really hard to beat a big gob of nightcrawlers soaking on the bottom. Another bait id like to try sometime is crawdads - the last burbot I caught was stuffed full 1"-2" crawdads...
Small crappie tube jigs work great for a lot of things - crappie, bluegill, bass, trout, etc. If I had to pick two lures to fish Eloika with it would be a chrome swedish pimple and a red and white (maybe red body yellow tail...) 1" tube on a 1/16 oz jig.
Good luck out there, post up some pics!
Post by: janttihunter on December 23, 2013, 06:56:39 PM
Post by: sled on December 23, 2013, 07:08:22 PM
Post by: Florida_Native on December 23, 2013, 07:11:32 PM
Where in Florida are you from? I lived down there for 6 years.
Pensacola. Pace to be exact but not many know where that is.
Crawfish is what I was curious us about. For both Browns and Burbot.
Post by: Ridgeratt on December 23, 2013, 08:12:37 PM
Micro glow jigs also.
For trout I use at time a rapala jigging rap I hit a pet store and buy the jumbo Meal worms.
Kastmaster makes a small Glow jig as well for vertical jiggin.
Or you could use some kind of motion decoy. :chuckle:
Post by: Florida_Native on December 23, 2013, 08:26:07 PM
Thank you ridgeratt! I just found that smiley. But seriously thanks for following my posts and trying to help! You are truly why I stick with this forum.
The jumbo meal worms and where to get them is a big help. So many stores have been sold out.
Also I've tired to find the jiggin raps but didn't see them at walmart, dicks or the whit elephant. Where do you buy them?.
Thanks all!
Post by: Ridgeratt on December 23, 2013, 08:29:58 PM
If the elephant doesn't have them I'd hit the General store.
If your headed to Waitts for Browns maybe the extra gas to hit Clarks or even Big R here.
My ice fishing arsenal has been built over several years.
Post by: Florida_Native on December 23, 2013, 08:39:22 PM
My ice fishing arsenal has been built over several years.
Clearly man!
I knew my buddy from the Air Force used to feed them to his chameleons. He used to hide them in his closet ;) I just didn't think of looking there.
Really appreciate it man!
Post by: Ridgeratt on December 23, 2013, 09:35:34 PM
:kneel: :kneel: :kneel:
Thank you ridgeratt! I just found that smiley. But seriously thanks for following my posts and trying to help! You are truly why I stick with this forum.
For Goodness Sake don't use me as a Role Model. :yike:
Post by: Florida_Native on December 24, 2013, 03:24:52 PM
I don't think it made a difference what color I used as long as there were worms on the hook. I did have one chase a lure all the way to the hole turn and splash water at me. Pretty cool!
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on December 24, 2013, 03:42:15 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on December 24, 2013, 07:35:36 PM
Post by: wackmaster on December 29, 2013, 03:29:57 PM
Post by: singleshot12 on December 29, 2013, 03:39:03 PM
Post by: sled on December 29, 2013, 03:47:11 PM
We used a perch eye on a Swedish Pimple to catch Perch through the ice. We made "eyeball removers" from a wire paper clip and a piece of dowel. Once you get the first fish, the game is on! :tup:That Is A Damn Good Top On The Eye Ball remover :tup:
Post by: sled on December 29, 2013, 03:53:46 PM
Trout Really Went For The, And Perch Were So So. I Also Tried Meal Worms But They Were Just Ok. By Far The Best For Me Has Been Maggots.
I Also Tie A Hook On A Leader About 4 To 5 Inches Below My Swedish Pimple. Way More Hook ups.
Post by: Ridgeratt on December 29, 2013, 03:56:30 PM