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What colors of ice flies are the best to use? I am pondering getting involved with ice fishing this year and have no idea where to start.
I have heard that those are pretty successful little jigs, I picked some up at a convention last year, but failed to use them. Ill have to try them out this year.I like Maniac Ice Cuttrs in white, green, and the sparkle colors.
I'm in the same boat you are, I starting it up this year too! I'm glad you posted this topic!bucksandducks said:What colors of ice flies are the best to use? I am pondering getting involved with ice fishing this year and have no idea where to start.
+1like Maniac Ice Cuttrs in white, green, and the sparkle colors. Use them with a 1/16 oz jig head in matching colors. Tip with worm, or bait fish
+1 or 2JAT83 said:I'm in the same boat you are, I starting it up this year too! I'm glad you posted this topic!bucksandducks said:What colors of ice flies are the best to use? I am pondering getting involved with ice fishing this year and have no idea where to start.
Hey how do you attatch those blades to your setup? I've always wanted to use them. Usually, I just pitch a tube jig.scott_rn said:Also, depending on where you are fishing and what species you are targeting it can be helpful to put an attractor (blade) above your jig/fly. They look like elongated spoon blades and come in gold and silver colors. I tried fishing two poles side by side a few times at Hyrum and always did better on the one with the attractor.
Hey how do you attatch those blades to your setup? I've always wanted to use them. Usually, I just pitch a tube jig.J-bass said:[quote="scott_rn":11bud7xb]Also, depending on where you are fishing and what species you are targeting it can be helpful to put an attractor (blade) above your jig/fly. They look like elongated spoon blades and come in gold and silver colors. I tried fishing two poles side by side a few times at Hyrum and always did better on the one with the attractor.
Yep... I noticed the same thing. I saw it happening to me on an AquaView. Makes you wonder how many fish you missed over the years. :twisted:Grandpa D said:FC2T, I agree with you about not using a flasher at Strawberry.
I used to use one, but missed a lot of light bites, because Trout often tend to take the bait from underneath it.
If you are using a flasher [kastmaster] and the fish lifts your bait as it takes it, you won't notice the bite.
Without a flasher, your line will go limp, curl or just move a little. These actions are all bites.
Once I realised this, and took the flasher off, my hookups increased dramaticly.