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Rattle spoon
It's no secret that you can't cover
as much water when ice fishing as
during the open water season. A
rattle spoon works during most
of the ice fishing season and helps
get a Walleye's attention from a
distance. When no fish are present
on your electronics, work the rattle
spoon hard and slow down the
cadence when they get closer. When
Walleyes are barely moving, a rattle
spoon can be the difference.
Glide baits
When slowly jigged with just
enough slack line, you can get a
glide bait to swim in a complete
circle just like an injured baitfish.
If no fish are present, ripping the
lure aggressively has been known to
bring fish in. Just subtly jiggling the
bait can also be effective.
Flutter spoon
Overlooked by many anglers,
flutter spoons are thin in
composition, allowing them to
fall slowly. The indistinct action
typically causes the lure to move
unpredictably and helps draw
strikes when Walleyes are extra
finicky. When fishing flutter
spoons, make sure the line isn't too
heavy, so the lure works properly.
Utilize a light pound-test line.
Don't work the line too fast to keep
the lure from moving too much
in the water column, limiting the
flutter action.
Jig head
Always have a jig head for ice
fishing. When fish won't commit to
other lures, a basic jig head can be the
closer. In most cases, a 1/16- to 1/8-ounce
model with a large hook and minnow
is best. Hooks on many light weight
jigs are too small, so use models with
at least a 1/0 gap. This will drastically
increase your landing ratio.
Rattle bait
Traditionally called lipless
crankbaits, they are now known as
rattle baits and appropriately named
since most models on the market
have a fairly loud rattle. The rattle
seems to attract fish. Rattle baits
tend to excel in dingy to off-colored
water. When selecting a rattle bait,
it's important to understand that
several brands may look similar, but
each manufacturer produces their
rattles with different pitches and
frequencies. The different sounds
matter when it comes to getting
strikes. Having a small assortment of
sizes and rattle types is beneficial.
Be ready for Walleyes during all
conditions with something from each
of these categories.
Pictured are (from left to right): rattle bait, flutter spoon, rattle spoon, glide bait and jig head.
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