Rich Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 First time on the ice this season, she made 4 - 6 inches and I'm ready to rock! The pond is mostly gravel, some weedbeds on the west side in about 6 fow. Goes to 16ft with deep weeds as well. Nailed hammerhandles all over the place but big ones usually evade me. Where's a good starting point for a big pike through first ice? Just makin' conversation.. too excited to sleep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Rich, I'd start on the drop off and work your way to the shallows.... usually drop offs will hold bait fish, good starting point IMO Good luck to ya Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riparian Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Try really large deadbaits hooked with a quickstrike under a tip up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterwolf Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) find the deeper weed-beds with transition to shallows close by . stay flexible ,, cut your holes in various depths early and be prepared to move if certain holes don't produce. on a shallow water-body stealth is essential ,, cut early , move quietly . i prefer SMALL portugese sardines dead-stickin' than any other ,,,. good luck. Edited December 22, 2008 by waterwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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