Ice fishing for Jumbo Perch

Posted On February 22, 2012
Ice fishing for perch can be a challenge as you are limited to fishing down a hole through the ice. You loose the ability to cover huge amounts of water as you can with a boat. While ice fishing, you need to be portable. A portable ice hut such as the otter team wild hut that attaches to a sled allows you to move quickly and store all of your gear. A hand augur is a good choice as they are much lighter than gas augers making them easier to carry. If you cannnot find the fish, you will not be succesful. It is important once you find the fish that you have variety of tackle with you. The first thing I dop down the Is a spoon. I like using williams ice fishing spoons, PK spoons, and blue fox spoons. The spoons help call the fish in and will catch the most agressive perch.  It is also important to have a good selection of jigs. I like to use jammin jigs in neon glow and  chubby darters.  I usually tip my jigs with a minnow head. When the fishing is tougher, I will use a live minnow. Again, If you are not on top of fish you need to move. Once you find the perch, they may move in and out of that area all day or sometimes they move in and leave without returning. Going on the ice with a good heater, a portable hut, and a good assortment of tackle will ensure a fun enjoyable time on the ice with a better chance of catching a limit of jumbo perch.

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