Winter jigs on the open water

[bturck]

Just a thought do any of you guru's on the big pond use any of your winter jigs during the open water season ie: Buckshot Rattle, Swedish Pimples? They work in the winter, I would think they would work open water as well, I've just never done it. Bill

[united jigsticker]

I use alot of that stuff in open water myself, however I fish alot for Crappies.

They work well, especially in these slower colder water periods.

Give it a shot, you might just be surprised.

Good luck and God bless.

[This message has been edited by united jigsticker (edited 05-05-2003).]

[traveler]

I've used a lot of my ice jigs for kamloops, both open water and on the (rare) ice. Trouble with most of them is the hooks are too small for big fish.

[Bobb-o]

I always went to my ice-fishing jigs for panfish after a cold-front has moved through, the smaller size seems to get the fish to bite better. Swedish pimples are my favorite all-year lure for crappies.

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[CrappieJohn]

Both the Swedish Pimple and the Jigging Rapala are good choices for open water fishing. Just let the amount of current dictate how heavy a lure to use. I will use both of these on the Mississippi river during the cold weather boat fishing after a severe cold front with success. Crapster

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[Rick]

Angel Eyes and Angel Eye Jr's were originally invented and tested for open water use.

Unfortunately, they were tagged hard as a winter ice fishing spoon.

You really should try them for casting as well as the more familiar vertical jigging on open water.

They truly are not just an ice fishing spoon.

It's a deadly method...try it.

You'll be glad you did.

[bturck]

Thanks to all for your feedback.

Rick: Yes I recall comments last year on the AE jr, and Glow Devils. I will certainly be giving them a try. If they produce half as well on the soft water as the hard, many fish will be caught. Good luck to all. bill

[Sturgeon46]

A leech on a willow spoon under a slip bobber is one of my favorites. Buckshots and pimples work year round on the river too. I know a guy who swears by dragging a flutter spoon (commonly used for salmon/lakers) on a three way rig for walleyes. I have not tried that as I usually drag cranks.

[Aquaman01]

I don't know the name for them, but they are like a tiny willow-leaf blade with a hook soldered to the inside. I like using those on the bottom with a piece of crawler for bull gills. They flutter nicely on a slow jigging retrieve.

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