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Late Ice Fishing Frenzies
by Jeff Beckwith
Scenic Tackle and Guide Service

Big Winnie.........Its beginning to be PRIME time.
As the temps rise in the north country and days become longer the fish begin to stage for their spring spawn. During this time the fish begin to go on a feeding frenzy that all anglers should use to their advantage.

The Perch fishing on Winnibigoshish are beginning this frenzy right now and things will continue to improve.

This is also the time of the year that larger schools of perch are found. Most of these schools will have a mixture of sizes and you will also find the Walleye mixed in your daily catch.

Finding schools of larger perch often times means you must drill several dozen holes.

Begin your search in the 15' of water and continue to drill a series of holes into deeper water. It is very common for these fish to be shallow during the low light hours of the morning then during mid-day they move into deeper water.

If in late afternoon the fishing in the deep water begins to slow down try moving back up the structure that you fished that morning.

To search for an active school use a jigging spoon such as the Scenic Tackle Perch Jigging Spoon tipped with the head of a minnow. Watch your electronics.

What you are looking for is for an immediate one or more fish to meet that jigging spoon as it is falling to the bottom. Before eliminating the hole as not having fish beneath it also try the gold Scenic Tackle Angel Eye Spoon. This spoon is gold plated to obtain the highest possible shine.

Open the bail of your reel and allow this spoon to free fall down to the bottom. The design of this spoon will allow it to “glide” away from the hole thus allowing you a horizontal retrieve.

Watch your line and rod tip. Fish will often times hit this spoon as it is moving in the horizontal direction and swim towards you with the lure in it’s mouth.

Something I always encourage during these warmer days is to bring the kids out and make a day of fishing a family outing. The fishing action on Winnie is fast enough to keep them busy and interested. This is a great way to teach kids how to fish and to have them enjoy it also.

I know I enjoy having my son on the lake where we fish for a while and then when he is “tired” of pulling up fish he bundles up and heads outside for a while. It is not uncommon to find a tonka truck or a football in our “Big Blue Fish Buggy.”

Judds Resort has many accommodations to suit the icefisherman as well a family looking to make an outing together. They have plowed roads that lead to many spots that hold fish, heated fish houses, bait, modern cabins, and a dining area that makes about the greatest double bacon cheeseburgers in state. They also offer fish cleaning that is done while you enjoy your evening and prepare for the next day of fishing.

Fishing is only going to get better from now until ice-out so make a trip to Winnie. There is fun to be had by all.!!!! Hope to see you on the ice!!

Red Pine Resort
Ice Fishing on Kabetogama.