For largemouth bass, live baits, such as worms or crayfish, spinners or buzzbaits on surface, and plastic worms on bottom. For perch, worms, small minnows, grubs and perch eyes. TIPS When rigging worms for walleye, hook once near the head to let the worm dangle naturally, and give the walleye sufficient time to engulf the bait. Deep-trolling techniques often work well when walleye appear inactive. Try around rocky shoals and drop offs for walleye.
Ice fishing is best when the lake is partially, but safely, frozen.