spooner_jr Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 There are a number of small stocked lakes near our cottage, and this weekend I'm going to get out and try for them through the ice. I've never ice fished for them - any tips on what to use would be appreciated. I do have tip ups, ice rods etc so not new to ice fishing, just brookies. Also, what's your favourite way to cook them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Can't fish shallow enough, look for wood, keep moving until you find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Can't fish shallow enough, look for wood, keep moving until you find them. X2 I've had luck mostly in less than 6 ft Used set line with small minnow, or jigging small jig head with grub or small trigger x grub If we had a chance at larger specs I'd upsize lures but the stocked lakes around us are mostly small specs ... pan fried in butter is very good ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Shallow, yes, but I don't find moving really helps. I find brookies like to cruise around under the ice. They don't sit still. I set up in a shallow flat with a muddy bottom, maybe some wood or rock along shore, but I set up and wait them out. The tend to do laps around the lake. You will get a flurry of action, then nothing, then another flurry. They are curious. Noise seems to attract them. I've even taken a stick and stirred up the bottom in the holes and caught them. They are very hit or miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Look for fallen trees! Worms work well. Maybe I can come with you and be your guide?? My fees are quite reasonable!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooner_jr Posted January 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 How about a couple of beers? Thanks for the information, will post results after the weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myot Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I find they like fairly large chub especially for the bigger fish Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 2-3" dace on a set line. Some lakes they like main lake points, quick drop-offs etc and others they like flat mud bottom. Typically dirty water = go shallow on mud flats, clear water = look for sharper breaks and main lake spots. What Sinker said, you could be doing everything right and have fish right below and still not get bit, they're like that in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 So many great answers here. I like muddy flats as mentioned and usually need.no more than a 1 inch white grub fished about 2 3 inches under hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 I've used ice slip bobbers with success for Splake in the past. I don't remember what I put on the business end though, I am thinking a worm but might have been some type of grub or mealworm or other buggy squirmy thing. I am sure that would work for brookies as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooner_jr Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Didn't get a chance to fish much more than an hour, and didn't get anything, so I'm going back this weekend. Anybody know where to get worms this time of year? Tried a couple of bait shops and they don't keep them in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Bass pro I think has them year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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