SmokeRise1 Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 It's getting cold in the north east and my focus is switching to ice-fishing. I'm new to the drop-shot technique and was wondering if anyone has tried a similar presentation with live minnows through the ice. I figure it would keep the bait right near the bottom, for walleye, and maybe tie a dropper loop to give the minnow a little room to swim around. Anyone ever try this? Quote
Uncle Leo Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 This month's In-Fisherman has an article on this technique. Seems to me it should work well. Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted November 25, 2009 Super User Posted November 25, 2009 Why use live bait? A 3" Senko, wacky rigged and fished on the drop shot, should be great for bass....if that's your target species. Quote
Chaz Hickcox Posted November 27, 2009 Posted November 27, 2009 Hey they make Crappie rigs that look a lot like that. I use them when I am trying to get the bait suspended on a dropoff or something. You can spend the money on the rig, or you can get a three way swivel then use a pre-packaged snelled hook on one of the prongs with the weight coming off the other. Another thing to do is to put a clear bobber about a foot or two above the swivel to keep your bait suspended and not falling to the bottom. Quote
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