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How well tdo the frozen eyes perform compared to fresh out of the socket??
I was at Devil's Lake a few years ago, and at the lodge I stayed at they sold a depth finder (remember those lead weights with the alligator clip on them?) with a wire loop soldered on the lead end. It was hands down the neatest , cleanest method I have found.
I use my hand it is quick and easy, perch eyes work great when you are jigging and a school shows up, I keeep a minnow on the top hook and an eye on the bottom
Somebody asked the question about useing other species eyes I have used walleye eyes and done really well.But don,t be putting your thumb in there mouths use a tool.Use 6-8 lb flouro crabons too many walleye mixed in with our perch .Perch are up to 14 ins hit like a little freight train
i still use the thumb method...works everytime
just place the perch against your lips like you were going to kiss him, suck out the eye, hold it with your tounge against your top teeth and bite the nerve off.
If you do freeze some eyes for later dates on the ice or open water fishing how do the frozen eyes stay on the hook compared to freshly popped eyes?
I yell -hey dad!....instant perch eye...no mess...works every time...