Anglers bounced the bobber up and down on the water, then waited for the fish to bite. Many of these fisherman could tell you that they often times they have been bit and couldn t of detected even the slightest nibble. Always adjust your ice fishing presentation to the fish. Crappie minnows fished near the bottom provide some of the finest mid-winter perch fishing to be found anywhere. On good days, fish from 11 to 13 inches can be caught two at a time, as fast as the angler can get rebaited and back to the bottom.
Some anglers use tiny spinner blades and beads on their hooks to serve as additional attractors.
Hooking a crappie minnow either through the lips or behind the dorsal fin works equally as well. The perch aren't fussy sometimes striking bare hooks. Cold Weather line completes the tackle required to catch these delicious denizens. Your lure selection might also have to change. If that color isn't productive move on to other colors.