Big Fish Tips and Tactics

[troyfideldy]

How do you go about looking for big fish before setup? What to look for in certain lake types? Where location wise to cut the hole once you reach the lake.

What tactics do you use to bring the big ones in and committing more to the center of the hole? Help preventing them from just looking in, especially in clear water.

When the one does shows up what steps do you make to insure a solid hit and retrieval up out of the hole? Do not want to be taking risky shots or losing fish.

Any big fish tips or tactics would be greatly appreciated.

[merkman]

Deep water = Less Fish

But

Deep water = Bigger Fish

[Gordie]

deep water like merk said and about getting it centered in the hole all I can say is that your at the mercy of the big fish. aim from behind the eyes to just behind the gills. Those bigger fish will swim right under the ice so dont be afraid to run your decoy 2 foot under the ice so its closer to you.

[bassNspear]

Deep water = Less Fish

But

Deep water = Bigger Fish

So true. Thats why for myself i try to set up around deep water. I still like to have my hole in 10-12 feet, but know there is 30+ or so around me.

[Bohunk]

I also look for deep water-30+ ft nearby, preferably on a sharper drop. Another good area is where two points come together, forming a deep trench between them, kind of like a choke point. Adding some current to an area like this can be a big plus. Also, the outside of bays, where the drop off starts, can be phenomenal, especially if fish are utilizing the bays to feed on prey such as tulibee or panfish. Best advice is to spend lots of time on the ice and put the odds in your favor.

[BehindtheHead]

Best advice is to spend lots of time on the ice and put the odds in your favor.

you nailed it

[merkman]

Originally Posted By: Bohunk

Best advice is to spend lots of time on the ice and put the odds in your favor.

you nailed it

What?

From what everyone tells me spearing is easy.

Just cut a hole and stab a couple hundred fish in an hour.

[bassNspear]

Originally Posted By: BehindtheHead

Originally Posted By: Bohunk

Best advice is to spend lots of time on the ice and put the odds in your favor.

you nailed it

What?

From what everyone tells me spearing is easy.

Just cut a hole and stab a couple hundred fish in an hour.

Ummmm, i wish it was this easy.

[Gordie]

Originally Posted By: merkman

Originally Posted By: BehindtheHead

you nailed it

What?

From what everyone tells me spearing is easy.

Just cut a hole and stab a couple hundred fish in an hour.

Ummmm' date=' i wish it was this easy. [/quote']

sure do wish it was that easy!!!!

[Laska]

I really wish it was that easy, if it was that easy, wouldnt every angler give it a try? lol too funny....