minnow heads

[auhunter]

I don't ice fish a lot with minnows and was wondering why the guys on some of the ice fishing shows on TV use only the heads and throw the bodies away? The minnows we get are a little pricey to be throwing away over half of your money! Why not use the body for the next fish? Just curious?

[Kilbourn]

Some friends and I have done this for the smaller appearance but still getting that fishy scent for the jig. Also bait shops just throw out the dead minnows so you can normally get them for free. In the past when we ran out of heads we've used the tails and fish will still take it when the bits good. But you're right bait can be pricey and I normally don't fish this way.

[auhunter]

Thanks for the reply Kilbourn. It's not a big deal I was just  curious, I didn't want to miss out on any ice fishing secretes.

[lefty2053]

Thanks for the reply Kilbourn. It's not a big deal I was just  curious, I didn't want to miss out on any ice fishing secretes.

Just remember those guy's in the shows are getting paid to fish and their bait is paid for also. I am sure they are using the tails for tip-ups.

[grizzlyhackle]

I don't ice fish a lot with minnows and was wondering why the guys on some of the ice fishing shows on TV use only the heads and throw the bodies away? The minnows we get are a little pricey to be throwing away over half of your money! Why not use the body for the next fish? Just curious?

Well I guess I ask the question whats the difference if you used the whole minnow to catch a fish or only the minnow head - either way the minnow is getting used. The heads are used mostly for scent and to add a more natural look to spoons or jigs. If I am fishing minnow heads i'll pop off the heads prior to leaving and fill my bait puck, that way you dont have to finangle with the minnows when the bite is on

[Whytie]

Well I guess I ask the question whats the difference if you used the whole minnow to catch a fish or only the minnow head - either way the minnow is getting used. The heads are used mostly for scent and to add a more natural look to spoons or jigs. If I am fishing minnow heads i'll pop off the heads prior to leaving and fill my bait puck, that way you dont have to finangle with the minnows when the bite is on

Hey Grizzly I do the exact samething i pop the minnow head of before going out. beats having freezing cold hand while trying to do it. I buy frozen minnows when I do this.

[bassmak]

Good Ideas!

[auhunter]

Thanks for the information  and replying.
 

[Whopper Stopper]

Good replies!

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[kpd145]

With dead minnows, it is actually saving me money because I use the head, then the tail so I am getting a 2 for 1