Walleye Ice Fishing Erie
What do I need to go ice fishing?
I’m a pretty experienced angler, but not with ice fishing. If we ever get some cold weather (it was upper 60s in western PA on Tuesday!!) I plan to go up to Erie or to some local lakes to fish for crappie, blue gills, pike, and walleye. I’ve never gone ice fishing before. Can you list some lures which are good and equipment which is necessary to have with you. average pound line to use, rod companies, jigs, etc.
Thanks
Lymanspond had a good answer. As far as poles and lures go get a jigging rod. It is about three feet long with one or two big guides and a spinning rel. the rod is short because you might be fishing inside a shanty. My favorite ice fishing lure is the Rapala vertical jig. I have caught more fish with them than with tipups or any other lure. A swedish pimple tipped with a piece of earthworm works well for perch. It should be good for crappie and bluegills. Most people I know who fish for pike use tipups and live bait. Hope this helps. Keep things simple and have fun. Jack traps are the best tip ups I have seen. They don’t cost much more than the cheapos.
Ice fishing for steelhead trout – Lake Erie Ohio