Jds63 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Planning to head up to Temagami next week for some ice fishing and try some new whitefish tactics. I have read that many people also use a wireworm rig tipped with waxies with great success. Some info says to bend the hook horizontal … not sure you should be bending hooks … Has anyone tried this setup for whities with any success ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Got a pic of that setup? Sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Usually the reference is to keep your bait rigged horizontal by bending the hook. An old debate to some that say a whitefish won't hit if the hook set up is hanging vertical. Been there, tried this and can't say that I ever did catch any fish on it. For temagami put your faith in the tied and true tip up (balancing stick)rigged just off the bottom with live or salted minnows. If your fishing outside the bad boy (simcoe style) with a small tube on the end has caught me some nice whities up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDunn Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Whities and wax worms go hand in hand around here. I also keep my presenation horizontal. I use micro tear drops and I just move the knot so it holds horizontal. I recommend trying a northland gypsy jig tipped withba waxie. This is deadly on whities and even lakers. To get it down there I use an egg sinker above my barrel swivel. hope this helps a little TDunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Usually the reference is to keep your bait rigged horizontal by bending the hook. An old debate to some that say a whitefish won't hit if the hook set up is hanging vertical. Been there, tried this and can't say that I ever did catch any fish on it. For temagami put your faith in the tied and true tip up (balancing stick)rigged just off the bottom with live or salted minnows. If your fishing outside the bad boy (simcoe style) with a small tube on the end has caught me some nice whities up there. thanks Fang .. i always use the balance stick , but thought maybe the wireworm might be worth a try outside or in the hut as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Whities and wax worms go hand in hand around here. I also keep my presenation horizontal. I use micro tear drops and I just move the knot so it holds horizontal. I recommend trying a northland gypsy jig tipped withba waxie. This is deadly on whities and even lakers. To get it down there I use an egg sinker above my barrel swivel. hope this helps a little TDunn thanks .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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