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All About Ice Fishing Lures
from: Maxx Sports GuidesThere are lots of different types of lures used for ice fishing. The ice fishing lures you should use usually relates to the species of fish you're trying to land and the water conditions. Most winter ice fishing lures can also be used in the summer, which means you don't need to duplicate a lot of the standard lures you use.
Ice anglers often have their own specifc lure they swear by in the various lakes where they ice fish. Here is a general list of common ice fishing lures and their methods.
* Jigs: Jigs can be many different shapes and sizes but are typically either heavy jigs for bouncing off or near the bottom, or lighter jigs designed to fall through the water at different rates to attract fish. Jigs can be used as stand alone ice fishing lures or can be combined with bait. Jigs are almost always bright colors and very shiny to attract attention with the visual movement through the water. Jigs can be about the size of a dime to much larger.
* Spoons: Spoons can be either hard bodied or shaped or thin, traditional spoon shapes. They're attractive to fish due to the bright colors and bait like movement they make when moving through the water. Spoons that are hard bodied can be shaped like minnows and may be used in jigging rigs or in a slow fall through dark, deep water. The shape of the spoon causes it to almost float through the water, mimicking the slower moving minnows in the cold water.
* Plastic Lures: Ice fishing lures are often made of various colors and textures of plastic. They can be pre-scented to act as both a lure and bait, or they can be a combination of bright coloring and scent. They're often shaped like worms, bugs, grubs or minnows, and then are often used with a jigging rig close to the bottom of the water. Plastic lures are very durable and can handle landing numerous fish before they need to be replaced.
* Tails: Tails are sometimes used as ice fishing lures on their own or added to spoons or spinners. The tails are plastic and provide additional action in slow drop fishing. The tails spread out the water like fingers, slowing the rate of the lure dropping as well as adding to the movement in the water. Tails can be of all different lengths, colors and textures depending on the water conditions and the species of fish you are after.
There are many specialty ice fishing lures available. The internet is a great place for finding new lures, and their low cost makes it possible to have a wide variety of options available when you arrive at your favorite ice fishing spot.
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