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Can't go wrong with a few different pimples. All previously suggested are good multi-species catchers. I might add a small Rapala Jigging Rap to the list. A 3/16 oz in fire tiger can catch a lot of different fish.
Trout magnet. Catches 14" yellows and 22" lake trout
Pk predator or a hali
First off, Welcome to the world of ice fishing. Second of all, the advice offered by all the other posters is very good, and all the lure options are good ones. However being a newbie, I would caution you from over buying lures, and here is what I mean. There is no guaranteed super lure that will always catch limits every time out. Some days a flutter spoon might be the best option, the next day it might be a darter that the fish want. The next day it might be small tungsten jigs, or jigging rap, or buckshot spoon. I know that the previous paragraph may be confusing as it seems to suggest the more lures the better, but I really am not saying that. What I am trying to say is that all the lures I mentioned are good ones, but they all have different actions, all fish differently, and all need to be jigged differently. Instead of getting caught up in having a large option of different lures, I would keep the options down to 5 or 6 different ones, and learn how to work them effectively to catch fish. Once you gain confidence, then I would expand my tackle box. I would have a couple of flutter spoons, let's say 2 slender spoons. Then I would have a couple of straighter falling spoons, such as a buckshot. I would get a couple of horizontal, and vertical tungsten jigs. I would get a couple of jigging raps, and a couple of darters, and that would be it. You didn't say what species you are primarily targetting, and being that you are in New Hampshire, there maybe other lures that would be better choices. By having a limited amount of lures, it forces you to learn the lures action, and will also get you to learn the jigging cadence that works best on that given day. If you have too many options, you may spend more time changing lures, without learning how to trigger a reaction from the fish, and still not be successful. Honestly what you will find from most of us with large selections of lures is that we consistently only use a handful of them, and only abandon the tried and true when they don't produce. Remember, some days you have to jig aggressively, other days it might be a very subtle action that works. Before changing lures, try changing your jigging cadence. If you have a flasher, or camera, observe how the fish react to your presentation. They will let you know if they like what you are giving them or not.Good luck!
The above post said it best. X2
By having a limited amount of lures, it forces you to learn the lures action, and will also get you to learn the jigging cadence that works best on that given day. If you have too many options, you may spend more time changing lures, without learning how to trigger a reaction from the fish, and still not be successful. Honestly what you will find from most of us with large selections of lures is that we consistently only use a handful of them, and only abandon the tried and true when they don't produce. Remember, some days you have to jig aggressively, other days it might be a very subtle action that works. Before changing lures, try changing your jigging cadence. If you have a flasher, or camera, observe how the fish react to your presentation. They will let you know if they like what you are giving them or not.Good luck!
