Most effective jigs under the ice hang horizontally. In this way, the hook protrudes upward. When taken by a trout, the hook most often embeds in the thick, meaty upper jaw and lips. We fight them patiently and let them run when they must. Elsewise, few fish would make it up the hole. A fish-finder is a must too, and I had a blast with Jon's Aqua-Vu camera today as well.
These hook ups make for the easiest release, and a practically 100% injury-free release of the fish. And with the tiny lures required for winter success, you need good hook-ups and reliable light line. We generally go with Berkley Trilene XL in the 6lb weights.
For example, Jon smiles for a quick photo op before releasing his trout unharmed. Now that's how you do it when you
"catch & release!" What a great day we had. I treasure such times, and will be glad when son-in-law Kris graduates and can come along!
Most effective jigs under the ice hang horizontally. In this way, the hook protrudes upward. When taken by a trout, the hook most often embeds in the thick, meaty upper jaw and lips. We fight them patiently and let them run when they must. Elsewise, few fish would make it up the hole. A fish-finder is a must too, and I had a blast with Jon's Aqua-Vu camera today as well.
These hook ups make for the easiest release, and a practically 100% injury-free release of the fish. And with the tiny lures required for winter success, you need good hook-ups and reliable light line. We generally go with Berkley Trilene XL in the 6lb weights.
For example, Jon smiles for a quick photo op before releasing his trout unharmed. Now that's how you do it when you "catch & release!" What a great day we had. I treasure such times, and will be glad when son-in-law Kris graduates and can come along!
