It becomes a great pass time for people who really love to fish. Its thrilling to catch fish under the ice! Using the right bait is an important part of catching fish successfully. Bait-Made up of food to lure fish onto your line.
To know what type of bait to use for the fish that you want to catch, it is best to know what the fish you go after are feeding on. Various fish like different types of food. Some fish, for instance, prefer to eat worms, while others like small fish or insects. This can be useful to catch more fish!
This is why choosing the best bait for specific fish species is vital if you want to be successful. Using live bait is especially effective for small fish such as crappies, bluegills, and perch. For bait, small minnows, wax worms and maggots all work well, since these fish enjoy a small meal.
Ice fishing for walleye and pike is a favorite. Both these fish also enjoy live bait. For walleye, you may want to use small minnows or live nightcrawlers. Larger minnows work well for pike, and small live suckerfish are an excellent option, too.
Keep your live bait alive: Ensure you keep your bait healthy. Frequently change the water in your bait bucket to keep it cool, fresh. Fishing 101 — Chose the right bait Healthy bait is going to attract more fish.
Use the Right Size Hook: Ensure that you are using the correct size hook for your bait. If your hook is excessively large, or far too small, you may not even hook up a fish at all! You should also have a hook size that is suitable for success.
Stay calm: It takes time to find fish so if you do not get one best to wait. Don’t yank in your line too early or else you could lose your opportunity to reel in a fish. The longer you wait, the more you will catch something!