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Offline Icemom2

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« on: Jan 14, 2019, 09:57 AM »
Hi guys!! I'm new to the shanty. I have only ice fished for pan fish and my son really wants to get into fishing for walleye....any tips?

Offline theTUGistheDRUG

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #1 on: Jan 14, 2019, 06:34 PM »
Welcome to the site!  Where are you located? 

GPS mapping is pretty important.  Get the Navionics app on your phone.  They come up shallow to feed in low light conditions, and then they fade back to deeper water.  Look for shoals, shelves, points, coves ,or islands where shallow water meets deep water access.  Fish shallow in low light (dusk/dawn) and move deeper all other times.  Punch lots of holes and move around.  Walleye can be pretty finicky feeders during the day.  Best bet is dusk/dawn; but always make sure the ice conditions are safe and you are familiar with the lake when venturing out in the dark.  Hope it helps!     

Offline tbern

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #2 on: Jan 14, 2019, 06:42 PM »
Welcome aboard, enjoy your stay here.

Offline Old Goat

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #3 on: Jan 14, 2019, 07:01 PM »
welcome ice mom      wondering about fishing clubs in your area these could be very helpful , so are books and they keep the kid reading       sneeky  get ready for not seeing the kid people who fish walleyes tend to fish early morning, late afternoon into evening and sometimes all night  I'd say while you pan fish let him explore providing ice safety is high and he might find one or 2. Spring fishing rivers is high potential as is late fall near shore.

Offline minnook

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #4 on: Jan 14, 2019, 07:18 PM »
welcome to the shanty.

Offline Chris338378

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #5 on: Jan 14, 2019, 09:45 PM »
Welcome to the site. 

Offline waltman

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #6 on: Jan 14, 2019, 09:51 PM »
welcome aboard  read the different topics ,and  you will learn alot of tips on the website

Offline Ice.rat

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #7 on: Jan 15, 2019, 03:42 AM »
WELCOME TO ICE SHANTY PYME IS YOUR BEST BET DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE.

Offline crappieman2380

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #8 on: Jan 15, 2019, 03:53 AM »
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