Spear Fishing Advice

[Kiecker]

Hello

I am a very novice spear fisherman looking for any advice that could help me. I want to go out on Maple Lake in Mentor MN and was woundering how do I even pick a spot to set my house where I will see fish. Please remember I am very new to this so dont make fun and any advice would be appreciated.

[MJ1657]

I would try to find a weed line in 6-10 feet of water or so. Look through this section and you will find tons of information.

[Gordie]

I hope I got the right lake, this is where I would start my searches on this lake look for the weed line off of these points to start and look for 6-10 fow I prefer about 7-8 ft my self, but to each there own. the arrows are not exact spots but a general area that I would start my search based on the map that I have to work with. Also a big weed flat will hold alot of pan fish and if there is panfish you will find pike sooner or later.

[mwal]

MJ1657 Info is spot on. Try to get map of the lake you intend to fish and look for drop offs from weedy bay's and points. Use you auger to test drill holes to try to see what actually down there. I put coat over head and look into water to see what there. This also can give you an idea of water clarity before you take the time to make a spear hole only to find 1ft visibility. Don't ask how I learned this. LMAO. Look to see where others are spearing or tip up fishing. IF nobody around look for blood stains near marked spearing holes or augured holes. I also ask local bait shop questions about what depths and structure etc and buy something from them whether spearing sucker or pop and candy bar for snack. I also suggest going through the posts there is a ton of information on here and ask specific question's lots of friendly spearing folk as well. IE: Gordie post

Mwal

[Kiecker]

Thanks Guys I am excited to try it tomorrow hopefully I can find some fish and learn some tricks Gordie that is the correct lake and I really appreciate the advice I will try those spots. Keep the advice coming if you have any I would really like to learn this sport and have no one to teach me

[MJ1657]

Thanks Guys I am excited to try it tomorrow hopefully I can find some fish and learn some tricks Gordie that is the correct lake and I really appreciate the advice I will try those spots. Keep the advice coming if you have any I would really like to learn this sport and have no one to teach me

The price for this advice is you have to give us a report on how tomorrow turns out.

Spearing is an easy sport to take up. If they are running and you're in the right general area you will see fish.

[Gordie]

Lot of great info in these forums along with some of the greatest guys on the ice you would ever want to meet.

Keep in touch and if you can try and hit up the late season GTG not sure where it will be yet, but I think it will be chosen after the first.

Good luck and stay safe..

Remember to push your block back in the hole and always mark it.

[Kiecker]

I will let you guys know how it goes thanks again its really appreciated

[Kiecker]

Well I unfortunately have not made it out on the ice yet. I am FOR SURE going this Sunday so I look forward to using the advice you guys have given me and have learned a lot from reading the forum thank you guys for all your help. I have one more question though does it effect the spearing if you push your ice block under the ice. I have a house that I will not be moving until the hole has frozen solid so I wont be leaving a big hole in the ice, and I will mark it.

[MJ1657]

I've heard the block disappears fast when its pushed under. I've never done that so I can't say for sure.

Good luck I look forward to your report.

[Gordie]

A lot of guys do it and they do quite well its a matter of choice. Just make sure you give it a good push and you should be fine.

I was told by a old timer that they actually melt because the water is warmer than the ice he never said how fast they melted just that they melted.

[LunkerCity]

Last year after the holidays, I pushed a block under that had a sucker and harness in it. It was about 8" thick and by the third morning the sucker was laying on bottom about 12' out of my hole... So it melts fairly slowly. I can't say it has ever affected fishing. I always push in my block and I see plenty of fish.

[Orlip]

I used to push my blocks under then I put my underwater camera down. 18"-20" of ice sure looks wierd under the ice. Its not for me. I always push my block back in.