Go to bait for jigging walleyes through the ice

  • fishwhenican
    Posts: 18
    November 30, 2005 at 7:04 pm #1297153

    Just wondering what everyone’s favorite presentation is when jigging for early ice eye’s? For the most part a tip up and panfisherman so any tips would be great! Thanks in advance

    fish_any_time
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 2097
    November 30, 2005 at 7:30 pm #400075

    In stained water such as Lake of The Woods I like Jigging Rapalas, Buck Shot Spoons, and flashy spoons like Pimples. In clear water such as Mille Lacs I have better luck with smaller versions of the above that are more subtle in natural colors but no rattles such as Glo-Devils.

    scottsteil
    Central MN
    Posts: 3817
    November 30, 2005 at 7:54 pm #400091

    Glo Devil is the only spoon I use, no matter the time of year. I will leave it at that

    csp88
    Ankeny, Iowa
    Posts: 121
    November 30, 2005 at 9:30 pm #400140

    Perch or Gold colored Kastmaster or a Salmo Chubby Darter (hot perch or orange/gold color).

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    November 30, 2005 at 9:31 pm #400141

    75% of my fishing is for perch and walleye. And If I’m fishing perch or Walleye, 97% of the time I’m using a glo devil

    vikefanmn
    Posts: 50
    November 30, 2005 at 11:13 pm #400199

    THE best jigging spoons by far are ( and unsure of spelling…) Hawger spoons if ya can find em

    luke_haugland
    Iowa City, Iowa
    Posts: 3037
    December 2, 2005 at 3:44 am #400585

    Matt- what is the BEST size for walleye fishing? Where is the best place to get them?
    Thanks-

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    December 2, 2005 at 4:04 am #400591

    Scott and Matt, do you guys tip your Glo Devils with bait ?

    scottsteil
    Central MN
    Posts: 3817
    December 2, 2005 at 1:47 pm #400648

    Head of a minnow for me 98% of the time. Occasionally the whole minnow works. I usually use the 1/8th ounce spoon, but occasionally go smaller for perch and larger for walleye. My approach is pretty simple, yet very effective.

    putz
    Cottage Grove, Minn
    Posts: 1551
    December 2, 2005 at 3:45 pm #400716

    Kastmaster with a red treble and 3 small crappie minnow heads. 6 eyes are better than 2.

    emover
    Malcom, IA
    Posts: 1939
    December 2, 2005 at 6:56 pm #400762

    Quote:

    6 eyes are better than 2.


    You just can’t have too many eyes when on the lookout for Lutey

    dave

    koldfront kraig
    Coon Rapids mn
    Posts: 1818
    December 2, 2005 at 7:09 pm #400769

    I usually start with a #5 fire tiger jigging Rap with a minnow head.

    bucky12pt
    Isle Mn
    Posts: 953
    December 2, 2005 at 7:25 pm #400780

    I too am a huge fan of the glo devil but also like the slenders, pimples and some of the smaller northland jigs. when all else fails plain hood and minnow

    scottsteil
    Central MN
    Posts: 3817
    December 2, 2005 at 8:39 pm #400814

    The best place to get Go Devils is from the guy that makes them. Jeff Beckwith is the owner of Scenic Tackle and sells them by the card. That is how I recommend you buy them. Jeff’s number is (218) 751-9669. If that is wrong I will edit the post. You can tell him you got his number from Scott Steil in case he is wondering why people are calling him. I will take the blame

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    December 2, 2005 at 10:45 pm #400843

    Angel Eyes produce well too in shallower waters.

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