Author Topic: Ice jigs or Bugs (Read 2842 times)

Jlafave · « **on:** Dec 04, 2016, 10:16 AM »

I worked in the up State NY area about 8 yrs ago and had the pleasure of ice fishing Lake Champlain.The gentlemen that took me out were using a unique ice gig that haven't seen before.Just wondering if you guys could show me some of what you use for Perch and other pan fish.Would like to try em in Michigan for the same.FYI they looked a little to big for pan fish but worked great.Thanks

jbrown · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 11, 2016, 05:05 AM »

Not sure what that was but most anything works when you find fish. Somethings I am partial to are Bro Mud Bugs in green and size 10. Hali jig with chains (I put a heavier chain and hook on), there are many colors of these so find one you like. The old sweedish pimples work well. I really like tungsten jigs as well. Reds, green, black and gold. Often time a sweedish pimple with a small b'llak dropper and fly.

spot · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 11, 2016, 07:06 AM »

As stated above, just about anything will work when you're on a hungry school, but for those times when they're really slow I like the buckshot rattle jigs and rapala glow/rattle jigs tipped with some kind of meat, like a worm, a spike, salt pork, etc. etc.

I also use homemade jigs with rattles, too.

dickbaker · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 11, 2016, 07:12 AM »

I love the Halie jigs although I agree that you need to replace the tiny gold hooks that come on them. I fish them with wax , maggot or tiny shiner. They get down fast and work great when dead sticking.
I also like Tungsten jigs in firetiger or gold tipped with Maki plastic or Berkley 1" minnow.

Temp. is 1 degree here in northern NH. Safe ice pretty soon.

Maybe Wed. if we don't get too much snow??

Dick

spot · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 11, 2016, 10:54 AM »

When I switch out a treble for a single hook on a jig I like to cut the nylon leader off an Eagle Claw perch-size hook and use it on the jig. They have the bait holders on the shaft which makes them great for adding a bit of bait to the jig.

Bob_D · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 11, 2016, 07:01 PM »

Here is what I carry with me...

bootstrap · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 11, 2016, 07:29 PM »

holy crepe bob.... I thought I had a big hoard.

Papa Sly · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 11, 2016, 07:58 PM »

nice collection

Bob_D · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 12, 2016, 05:59 AM »

I might be known to carry more gear than most tackle shops.

bootstrap · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 12, 2016, 10:04 AM »

I have never seen them mepps spoons. use them much?

Bob_D · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 12, 2016, 11:17 AM »

Honestly, I just added them. I use to be pro staff for Mepps and found them in a box of lures that I forgot I had. I figured that they would work well for walleye and pike. I'll let you know how they work.

Ice-n-Snow · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 13, 2016, 01:46 PM »

Quote from: Jlafave on Dec 04, 2016, 10:16 AM

I worked in the up State NY area about 8 yrs ago and had the pleasure of ice fishing Lake Champlain.The gentlemen that took me out were using a unique ice gig that haven't seen before.Just wondering if you guys could show me some of what you use for Perch and other pan fish.Would like to try em in Michigan for the same.FYI they looked a little to big for pan fish but worked great.Thanks

Perhaps you are thinking of a bibbit? A bibbit is a painted jig with the lead molded on the shank. They are used in and around Champlain to catch perch. I've never heard of them referred to by the name anywhere else. If you search "bibbit" or "bibbet" on this site or Google, you should get a picture.

Lavman · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 02:55 PM »

Dang Bob, nice co lection. I have found the Hali jigs tipped with maggots to be very e fective on the yellow perch

bootstrap · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 02:58 PM »

never been a fan of the hali jigs. i think i only have 2 total. not even sure how I got them.

Lavman · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 03:00 PM »

Quote from: bootstrap on Dec 15, 2016, 02:58 PM

never been a fan of the hali jigs. i think i only have 2 total. not even sure how I got them.

Well if we meet up on the ice this winner we will have to do a little trading, I love those things

Bob_D · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 03:18 PM »

Lavaman,
They do catch fish, especially when the fish are negative. The small hooks can be a bit of a pain and it's hard to separate the smaller fish, so if the bite is good I'll use other baits first.

Lavman · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 03:27 PM »

Quote from: Bob_D on Dec 15, 2016, 03:18 PM

Lavaman,
They do catch fish, especially when the fish are negative. The small hooks can be a bit of a pain and it's hard to separate the smaller fish, so if the bite is good I'll use other baits first.

I have 3 kids and they love to ice fish. It doesn't bother them (or me) if the fish are small so long as they are biting we are having a ball. Easy enough to toss the babies back and just keep the 8 inchers and up for dinner

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bootstrap · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 03:45 PM »

Lav your kiddos sure are growing fast. Im more of a bibit and slender spoon fisher. bought a bunch of jiggin raps at a yard sale this summer for cheap so will be trying them more this season.

Bob_D · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 07:07 PM »

Great pictures. That's what it's all about.

JMailbox8 · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 08:21 PM »

You keep the egg sacks? I haven't dared try them.

Lavman · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 16, 2016, 06:30 AM »

Quote from: bootstrap on Dec 15, 2016, 03:45 PM

Lav your kiddos sure are growing fast. Im more of a bibit and slender spoon fisher. bought a bunch of jiggin raps at a yard sale this summer for cheap so will be trying them more this season.

Pretty soon they will be driving ME to the lake

Whatever catches fish, I know you have the knack for enticing them to bite when they don't even seem to be down there

Lavman · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 16, 2016, 06:34 AM »

Quote from: JMailbox8 on Dec 15, 2016, 08:21 PM

You keep the egg sacks? I haven't dared try them.

Give 'em a shot, we love to eat 'em and it adds a lot to the meal. Smaller ones are even better, they cook faster (I like them to be cooked all the way through, not too soft in the middle). I like to dip them in ranch dressing or BBQ sauce like chicken nuggets.

spot · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 16, 2016, 08:01 AM »

perch eggs are very good fried... almost everything is.

bootstrap · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 17, 2016, 10:39 AM »

used to dip them in sweet and sour sauce and call them boneless fish nuggets.

bootstrap · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 17, 2016, 10:42 AM »

anyone use sonar or cicada blade type baits while ice fishing? any luck? have some to try this season.

fishingidjit · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 17, 2016, 03:12 PM »

Quote from: JMailbox8 on Dec 15, 2016, 08:21 PM

You keep the egg sacks? I haven't dared try them.

I too noticed the delicious sacks, excellent when deep fried !!!!!!

VTMatt · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 17, 2016, 04:19 PM »

Quote from: JMailbox8 on Dec 15, 2016, 08:21 PM

You keep the egg sacks? I haven't dared try them.

My grandparents and parents used fry them in a pan of butter and eat them....never tried it myself but they used to love them.

fishy1 · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 17, 2016, 05:05 PM »

Quote from: VTMatt on Dec 17, 2016, 04:19 PM

My grandparents and parents used fry them in a pan of butter and eat them....never tried it myself but they used to love them.

matt you just got to try them they are delicious.

JMailbox8 · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 18, 2016, 12:12 AM »

Quote from: Lavman on Dec 16, 2016, 06:34 AM

Give 'em a shot, we love to eat 'em and it adds a lot to the meal. Smaller ones are even better, they cook faster (I like them to be cooked all the way through, not too soft in the middle). I like to dip them in ranch dressing or BBQ sauce like chicken nuggets.

I'll have to try them then Lavman. What about smelt eggs? It always feels a bit wasteful seeing those big egg sacks tossed in the trash.

Lavman · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 19, 2016, 10:43 AM »

Not sure about smelt eggs, I have never targeted smelt so have no idea. I suppose you could try them

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Author Topic: Ice jigs or Bugs (Read 2842 times)