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Species
WalleyeSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Spoons
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows
Species
Yellow PerchSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Jigs
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Jig around at the bottom with these jigs. If you have electronics, wait until the fish comes up to the lure, jig it for 2 seconds, and then let it be still. I caught lots like that, and this one was a beast!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Matted Grass
Forage
Bluegill
Caught fishing a jerkbait with long pauses in between each twitch. The fish really need time to decide when to strike in the fall, so be sure to add long pauses between twitches. These X-Raps are absolute magic on northern Michigan lakes! A must have!
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Reeds
Caught between reeds in the springtime. On Crooked Lake the pockets in between reeds are money! Get some ned rig gear (the baby goat on a ned head is my secret weapon for this lake), and start catching big ones!
Species
Northern PikeSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Tip-Ups
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows
Caught this Pike on a tip up. #4 hook and a minnow does the trick. Target ledges and places that fish can relate to while fishing on ice. The recommended jigs should help anyone get started ice fishing!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Reeds
Forage
Minnows
In the early fall, reeds between 3-8 feet of water hold large amounts of bass feeding on small baitfish. A chatterbait is the perfect option to get those big reaction strikes!
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
caught over 50 yesterday after the thunderstorm. everg fish came off a jerkbait in less than 12 feet of water
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Reeds
Forage
Crawfish
Tossing a Ned Rig between reeds works well at Crooked in the spring. For more action substitute a TRD for a baby goat!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Reeds
Forage
Crawfish
If you fish Crooked in the spring you NEED to fish a ned rig. Trust me you will not regret using a TRD TicklerZ!
