jigs

[apdenk]

first time heading out, hopefully this weekend. what are some jigs of choice? or best ways at targeting pan fish in general? jigging spoons, spinners, grubs? also any good places in DSM for a first timer? Thanks

[teamhardcorefishing_cc]

I was out today in Jasper Co. using an orange 1/32 oz. tungsten jig with 2 wax worms. Mostly catching 8" bluegills and one big gill at 9.5".

[JiggingIowa]

first time heading out, hopefully this weekend. what are some jigs of choice? or best ways at targeting pan fish in general? jigging spoons, spinners, grubs? also any good places in DSM for a first timer? Thanks

There are a few things to consider when targeting panfish. As far as tackle a size 3 or 4 tungsten fiskas jig is right at the top IMO. Color is purely preference based on experimenting, but gold metallic is hard to go wrong with. Top this with a couple of spikes and your good to go.
It is important to use a light invisible line (2lb fluorocarbon) and a sensitive pole with a good backbone (spring bobbers can be used on any basic ice fishing pole to help with this)
That's my 2 cents

[Ice_Fly_Guy]

Don't be afraid to start aggressive, with a small spoon like the Northland Frostee Spoon.  Firetiger is my favorite pattern. It catches every species for me.  Jigs would be the best choice overall, though, for panfish.