Miami, FL Nashville, TN New Hampshire Newport, RI Orlando, FL Palm Springs, CA San Antonio, TX Savannah, GA Smoky Mtns. When Mother Nature's wintry blast seals the inland lakes around the Traverse City area, shanty communities seem to appear overnight on the frozen surfaces. Despite frigid temperatures, winter anglers are an affable bunch, undaunted by harsh weather. Northern Michigan ice anglers employ three basic fishing methods. Both are used for successfully landing every kind of fish on Michigan's legal catch list during the winter.
Spear fishing is the third technique.
Spearing is less popular, because it requires more skill than other methods and demands great patience. Before you head out on the ice, stop at a local bait and tackle shop. You'll be able to pick up all the gear you need plus hot tips for making your experience successful. At the Sportsman Shop in Glen Arbor you will find a full line of bait and tackle and can even rent a shanty. The shop is located near Big Glen Lake and Little Glen Lake where perch and pike are the popular catches.