Beginner ice fisher here (first season). I have been out about 5 times this season during daytime hours, and found a pretty decent spot to catch fish. It is about 11-12 FOW with a weedy area on one side (that gets shallower when over those weeds - around 7-10 FOW), and on the other side it gets deeper (going down to about 18-20 FOW) but no weeds. I confirmed this via an underwater camera.
I have caught an occasional crappie during the daytime (1 crappie for roughly every 12-15 panfish), and want to catch more, so I am planning a night ice fishing outing.
My questions are for night ice fishing:
1) Should I go to that same spot, along the weedy area?
2) Or should I go right over of the weeds?
3) Or should I go over the deeper weedless area?
I am looking for some advice because I really don't want to move my shanty. Also, I have an Lowrance x67c, and will have a lantern with me too.
Finally, any tips on the best night jigs and bait? Should I use the same jigs and bait as during daytime hours?
Thanks in advance.