LX-5 & Open Water Action (pic included)

[Tyler Holm]

I’ve been chomping at the bit to get my ice gear wet and after received my new LX-5 on Friday, I simply couldn’t take it anymore. I did a quick trip to a local area marina on Lake Pepin searching for panfish under the docks. I equip myself with a LX-5, 4 ice rods, waxies, and ice tackle.

What an awesome experience. The LX-5 was incredible. I would simply walk around the maze of docks, dipping the transducer in the drink about every 10 feet or so until I marked fish. Often times the crappies were schooled 7-13 feet down in 16-18 FOW. The gills held tight to the bottom. What a hoot.

The #12 Marmooska tipped with a waxie caught several fish but the JB Lures #8 Gem-n-Eye (with a waxie) got the honors for the largest fish, as well as hardest hit.

Those who limit their ice gear to only ice are missing out.

Oh…. And yes, that’s a pile of fish in 7-9 feet down.

[The Crumpler]

Thanks a lot, now I am really miserable.

Come on ice!

[huntingislife]

You just had to go and do that, didn't you

[Tyler Holm]

Same situation

12.25" white Crappie

12.5" Black Crappie

The JB Lures Gem-n-Eye was my goto lure today. The 1/32 (#8) oz pink/white tipped with a waxie put well over 50 fish on the docks today.

[iffwalleyes]

They are a sweet unit that is for sure. I have loved mine since it arrived at my door last year.

[PierBridge]

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Thanks a lot, now I am really miserable.

Come on ice!

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Dude your using a Spring bobber...........I think I'm going to be sick..........

[huntingislife]

I can't take it anymore. I think I am going to buzz down there and give it a shot. Where are some good marinas to try? I am not too familiar with the area. Thanks

[Pary]

i'm getting my reconditioned lx-3 in a day or say n would like to take it out to test it but don't know of any places that would be good to use it on. would like some recommendations also cause most of the docks that i can think of are only like 5ft-6ft deep.

[Tyler Holm]

There are many Marina's along Lake Pepin. Redwing, Lake City, Wabasha, and several others.

Public fishing piers work as well. I went out on Friday to a public fishing pier that's walking distance from my house. I brought my LX-5 and one rod. I caught 5 fish in 30 minutes and probably marked 25. I was fishing 4-7 FOW.

Check out the Pool 4 forum for some detailed reports if your interested in Lake Pepin Marina fishing.