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i didnt think you could catch your own bait unless youwere using it on that body of water...?
use a really small jig with a sike on it. and dont move around on the ice. fish 5 to 8 fow and wait. its good at nite as well. good luck. most onds that have ike have some nice gator bait in them as well.
ive tried a small jig w. a spike on it in about 3-5 fow. ive tried deeper water. ive changed my jig...nothing seems to be working but i know they are there.