I don’t want to scare any one.. Or keep any one from catching a big fish..This is just my belief..And a respect I have for the Mighty Mississippi..I have also been out searching for drowned friends on the River..No they didn’t downed at night.
However for people whom DO NOT FISH THE RIVER OFTEN
It can be a very dangerous place..Then add cold water,floating ice,high water,Darkness,deadheads..
What I’m trying to say is becareful use your heads..And if your new to night fishing I’d wait for warmer water and less ice.
Or go with some one whom is experienced at night fishing..
Just my two cents worth.. Things can happen very fast on the river…For me an 8 to 10 Lb walleye is not worth a life..