I’m from Oklahoma and just moved to Michigan. Was able to go ice fishing for the first time and caught a few gills. Been watching this show for years now always wanting to go ice fishing.
Awesome show James and Konnor Had my 5 year old granddaughter out on the ice with me this week chasing gills and she had a blast. And she just finished watching the show and she would watch your rod tip and say dink every time it would go down. I think she is hooked because that's what I say. Thank you for sharing until the next show stay safe and tight lines.
I use spoons a lot......on my lake (man made lake in Iowa) it helps sort out the "peckers" from the "eaters"....I've watched little bluegills swim up to it, pick at it, then swim away. The larger ones come charging in higher up and from the side (on my flasher) to crush it. I like to use forage minnows, buckshot spoons, and slender spoons. The buckshot minnow especially.....and you pick up bonus crappies and the occasional bass or wiper with them, haha.
James , hey hey ! I live in marshaville Ohio, center state! I did a quick ice measure ment next to shore2 plus inches!!! Gonna go check other side ! I know we got 4 inches over there ! 45 minutes to measure ment!!! Another great video!
Probably the most important fish in a young anglers life. Plentiful and rabid biters and they are delicious. To you dads, take your kids fishing. Make sure the action is fast. They don’t care what they catch but get bored easily. Some of the best times of my life taking my son fishing. Now he fishes the old man under the table( sorry mixed metaphor). Great job !
My biggest gill was 10.25 inches long, 9 inches tall, and almost 2 inches across the belly, and weighed a pound. It literally covered a plate. I am yet to get one like the through the ice. I think I need to try jigging spoons for them. That's a new one on me.
We find the float very useful. For example, how do you keep the transducer at the top of the hole but off the side wall of the hole without the float when fishing shallow water?
My transducer is of course (without the float) right against the side of the hole... But I think I can understand your point. If the transducer is not tight against the hole, there’s less chance that your line/lure get stuck in between the hole and the ice... Ok, I get it. Thanks for the response.
@@MrLapin-LL if your transducer is against the side of the hole there's no way it is pointing straight down without the float unless you have your sonar out over the hole.
Oh! I see your point!! Yes, I always make sure my transducer is below the ice. So with the foam, you can have your transducer within ice thickness... Ok ok... But still, it must not be that far from the bottom of the ice or the cone will pick up the ice... Ok, I understand.
@@InDepthOutdoorsTV my personal best was 9.5" out of lake Monona Madison sadly people around have been taking way too many home..this year ice fishing ain't the same anymore .it was bound to happen😔
Great video! I usually do a flash champ spoon tipped with a waxy, or a tungsten fly with a waxy. Does very well for me.
there was a lake up by alexandria that had monsters in it like that in the early 2000's damn near dinner plate size.
don't forget to sharpen hooks
I’m from Oklahoma and just moved to Michigan. Was able to go ice fishing for the first time and caught a few gills. Been watching this show for years now always wanting to go ice fishing.
Welcome to the ice belt!
Awesome show James and Konnor Had my 5 year old granddaughter out on the ice with me this week chasing gills and she had a blast. And she just finished watching the show and she would watch your rod tip and say dink every time it would go down. I think she is hooked because that's what I say. Thank you for sharing until the next show stay safe and tight lines.
Absolutely love the Birdseye view of the depth finder. I have always wanted to see the fish on the finder more. Kudos.
Thanks! We appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
Amen to the predator comment. Bass fishermen have been killing our northerns. This has had a big impact on the number of small bluegills we have.
I always like to start with a spoon too. Last trip, a little Kastmaster caught everything from 9" bluegills to a 16.5" walleye.
What's the size spoons everyone is using
1/12 oz tumbler and 1/32 oz flash champ.
Love those big gills! Great show thank you for sharing!
Do you use a swivel with those little spoons? Do you tie direct to the spoon?
I look to tie in a small swivel about 18" up the main line.
Great video, perfect way to wake up!
I use spoons a lot......on my lake (man made lake in Iowa) it helps sort out the "peckers" from the "eaters"....I've watched little bluegills swim up to it, pick at it, then swim away. The larger ones come charging in higher up and from the side (on my flasher) to crush it. I like to use forage minnows, buckshot spoons, and slender spoons. The buckshot minnow especially.....and you pick up bonus crappies and the occasional bass or wiper with them, haha.
James , hey hey ! I live in marshaville Ohio, center state! I did a quick ice measure ment next to shore2 plus inches!!! Gonna go check other side ! I know we got 4 inches over there ! 45 minutes to measure ment!!! Another great video!
Probably the most important fish in a young anglers life. Plentiful and rabid biters and they are delicious.
To you dads, take your kids fishing. Make sure the action is fast. They don’t care what they catch but get bored easily. Some of the best times of my life taking my son fishing. Now he fishes the old man under the table( sorry mixed metaphor).
Great job !
I would not think you guys would do that cause I love your page and videos
Great video nice fish!!!
We still target gills, fun fish to catch. Awesome video tight lines!!!
Thanks Earl!
My biggest gill was 10.25 inches long, 9 inches tall, and almost 2 inches across the belly, and weighed a pound. It literally covered a plate. I am yet to get one like the through the ice. I think I need to try jigging spoons for them. That's a new one on me.
I swear when I go Bluegill fishing, I only ever catch 3-5 inch gills lol
What Humminbird flasher is that?
Helix ice 7.
I had to back off your videos tell I have ice now! It's pure torture!
Is this lake by Perham, Vergas or Battle lake?
I use spoons panfishing probably way more than i should
Join the club! 😁
your in the right area if you want that 12inch gill. Got a 11inch on the wall from a lake not to far from the lake you where at.
I love knowing there's still a few out there!
Why do you guys use the foam float on the transducer!? It’s completely useless! Did I miss something on this?
We find the float very useful. For example, how do you keep the transducer at the top of the hole but off the side wall of the hole without the float when fishing shallow water?
My transducer is of course (without the float) right against the side of the hole... But I think I can understand your point. If the transducer is not tight against the hole, there’s less chance that your line/lure get stuck in between the hole and the ice... Ok, I get it. Thanks for the response.
Oh, and btw: spoon and maggots all day!! 💪 I’m a bit fan of this approach.
@@MrLapin-LL if your transducer is against the side of the hole there's no way it is pointing straight down without the float unless you have your sonar out over the hole.
Oh! I see your point!! Yes, I always make sure my transducer is below the ice. So with the foam, you can have your transducer within ice thickness... Ok ok... But still, it must not be that far from the bottom of the ice or the cone will pick up the ice... Ok, I understand.
I rather catch a 12" gill over a 6lbs bass anyday here in wi
Everyone's got to have goals and catching a 12-in bluegill on a public body of water is one of mine!
@@InDepthOutdoorsTV my personal best was 9.5" out of lake Monona Madison sadly people around have been taking way too many home..this year ice fishing ain't the same anymore .it was bound to happen😔
Someone is using another Acct on Instagram scamming people just so you know
We are aware. We've reported it.
What lake ya guys fishing on?
That question never gets answered by any fisherman with a public forum. Where did you shoot that big buck ? Lol
why do you guys wreck your knees kneeling on the ice?
How does kneeling on ice wreck knees? Our knees feel fine.
@@InDepthOutdoorsTV until you get to be old men....we ain't real smart in Michigan but at least we sit on buckets
You fish your way we'll fish ours. You won't find me sitting very often.
@@InDepthOutdoorsTV too many knee surgeries for me. I couldn't kneel like that anymore if you paid me. Sure wish I could. 😁
I have a lake for you to try out if you want to catch 12 inch bluegills
They are fishing lake above me! Gonna go next few days