Mille Lacs Lake
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WalleyeSeason
Ice
Technique
Live Bait Rigs
Structure
Reef
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
32°
Species
WalleyeSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Spoons
Structure
Humps
Forage
Minnows
the VMC Tingler Spoon was made for Winter Eyes on Mille Lacs. When you take the spoon out of the package make sure that one of the treble hooks is lined up on the back side of the spoon, and if its not take it off and move it so it does, Put a minnow head on the Spoon on the back side only and drop it down to the bottom and bang it off the bottom a few times. Reel up at least one foot off the bottom and jig slowly, when the fish comes in keep jigging tell you feel the bite and set the hook. Good Luck!
HotbaitVMC Tingler Spoon 1/8 oz / Glow Hot Perch
Out of Stock
VMC Tingler Spoon 1/8 oz / Glow Pink Fire UV
Out of Stock
VMC Tingler Spoon 1/8 oz / Glow Blue Shiner
Out of Stock
Berkley Trilene XL 4lb / Clear
Out of Stock
Pflueger President Micro Spinning Reel - EOL 20
Out of Stock
StrikeMaster Bait Puck - EOL 3"
Out of Stock
Plano EDGE 3500 Box 3500
$19.99
Rapala Hook File 4"
$15.99
Frabill Ice Safety Kit - EOL 3-Piece
Out of Stock
Species
WalleyeSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Spoons
Structure
Reef
Forage
Minnows
Found more active fish on reefs in that 18ft of water. The fish weren't as schooled up as they were a week ago but caught more individual fish roaming around. jigging spoons were minnow head were the ticket again.
VMC Rattle Spoon 1/16 oz / Glow Green Fire UV
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VMC Rattle Spoon 1/8 oz / Glow Fire Tiger
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VMC Rattle Spoon 1/8 oz / Perch
Out of Stock
Species
WalleyeSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Jigs
Structure
Rock Pile
The bite was slow..Had a cold front with 35mph winds which was not ideal for hole hoping. Stayed inside the whole time. Went out of Red door and fished the first break. Walleyes were coming in and out. Managed a few dinks and lost a couple bigger ones at the hole. It was fun watching them hunt down the hairjig. The 32ML St. Croix Custom ice have been my go to oce rod this season!
Species
WalleyeSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Jigs
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Perch
Following schools a perch around the flats will find you a handful of decent fish. Staying mobile on this lake is key to follow there feeding patterns. Stay safe and stay warm but you will find the fish. Also don’t be afraid to dead stick in down time.
Species
WalleyeSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Spoons
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
32°
Mille Lacs is one of the best walleyes lakes in the upper midwest. Do some research and look for areas that are away from the crowds. Use your lake maps to locate small humps-reefs and hit the edges during the day and on the break and top in low light days and at night. Use your electronics to locate fish and move around. Tip your spoon with a minnow head, when you cut it off break the air bladder. I like to use braid with a short leader of mono, but you can use mono the hole way, the suffix ice braid does't hold water like normal braid. Good Luck!
HotbaitVMC Rattle Spoon 1/8 oz / Glow Hot Perch
Out of Stock
VMC Rattle Spoon 1/8 oz / Glow Pink Fire UV
Out of Stock
VMC Rattle Spoon 1/8 oz / Glow Gold Fish
Out of Stock
VMC Rattle Spoon 1/8 oz / Gold Shiner
Out of Stock
Berkley Trilene XL 4lb / Clear
Out of Stock
StrikeMaster Bait Puck - EOL 3"
Out of Stock
WOO! Tungsten Lure Wrap - EOL Black
Out of Stock
Rapala Stainless Steel Forceps 5-1/2"
Out of Stock
Rapala Hook File 4"
$15.99
StrikeMaster Lithium 40V Lite 8" Auger 8"
$509.99
$649.99
Frabill Ice Picks - EOL Ice Picks
Out of Stock
Frabill Ice Creeper Boot Cleats X-Large
Out of Stock
Species
WalleyeSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Jigs
Structure
Humps
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
32°
A Key to Mille Lacs is getting away from the crows. Use your lake Map to find a hump away from everyone if you can. During the day work around the edge of the break, during low light days and at night work the top and the break. Use your electronics to locate the fish. Work your bait with a snap jigging action trying different styles to see what is working best that day. I like to use a short leader of mono with a swivel between the mono and braid and tie direct to the jigging rap, The Suffex Ice Braid doesn't hold water like normal braid so it doesn't freeze up like normal braid. Good Luck! Good Luck
Berkley Trilene XL 4lb / Clear
Out of Stock
Pflueger President Micro Spinning Reel - EOL 20
Out of Stock
13 Fishing Wicked Ice Combo 30" / Medium
Out of Stock
StrikeMaster Bait Puck - EOL 3"
Out of Stock
WOO! Tungsten Lure Wrap - EOL Black
Out of Stock
Rapala Stainless Steel Forceps 5-1/2"
Out of Stock
StrikeMaster Lithium 40V Lite 8" Auger 8"
$509.99
$649.99Frabill Ice Picks - EOL Ice Picks
Out of Stock
Frabill Ice Creeper Boot Cleats X-Large
Out of Stock
Species
WalleyeSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Jigs
Structure
Reef
Forage
Minnows
Jigging spoons tipped with Minnow head were key. Found that UV colors were more effective during feeding hours of the day. 18-25ft depth range was the best depth to target
VMC Tingler Spoon 3/16 oz / Glow Pink Fire UV
Out of Stock
Species
WalleyeSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Jigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Minnows
