size of minnows for simcoe lakers and whitefish

[davey buoy]

I hate spreaders, think of what you do for deep fall bass fishing, might give you an idea to try under the ice.

What do you do Bill .

[Sinker]

Dropshot

[BillM]

Dropshot

 

Bingo.

[chris.brock]

Wouldn't a tip-up with a single hook and minnow below a split shot be more natural and sensitive to bites rather than a dropshot set up?

 

I can see the advantages of dropshotting from a drifting boat, but ice fishing you're not moving at all and totally vertical

 

never tried it, just curious

[Sinker]

Wouldn't a tip-up with a single hook and minnow below a split shot be more natural and sensitive to bites rather than a dropshot set up?

 

I can see the advantages of dropshotting from a drifting boat, but ice fishing you're not moving at all and totally vertical

 

never tried it, just curious

Works best under a slip float IMO. There is nothing more sensitive. Best when in a hut, but if you maintain a slip float outside, its a very effective way to catch fish on minnows.

 

A willow gad with a spool of line, hook and sinker will catch just as many fish.

 

S.

[misfish]

 

 

A willow gad with a spool of line, hook and sinker will catch just as many fish.

 

 

Now yer just talking crazy Shane.

 

Thats my fav set up for late ice pike.

[Sinker]

I still use it for specks and splake. Best set up going, and fits in my pocket for the long snowshoe in