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FISHING WITH THE GUIDES Improving ice conditions had many more anglers out there last weekend, as many lakes are now OK to drive on. This easier access makes for much more pleasant ice fishing, and as we say, a lot of people took advantage of that. It was great to get out on the ice, and we have a lot to look forward to as the weather will be trending more pleasant for the rest of the month. The sun is appreciably stronger, and hopefully that possibility of 30 below is now behind us for the winter. On the ice, the snow has compacted and frozen now, so we can get around either by car or foot on most lakes. Still use caution if you are driving on lakes where no one has been. Snow conditions are great for the skiers and the snow shoe advocates. A little more wouldn't hurt to keep things fresh. Walleye fishing has been inconsistent for most anglers, with some guys doing quite well and others asking where the fish are. This is a very normal pattern for this time of year. There seems to be a very short feeding period between 4:30 and 5:30 daily on most lakes. Medium shiners work best as always on most lakes. Set up right on the deeper weed edges and wait for those fish to come in. Northern action has been pretty good, with decent numbers reported on many lakes to go along with some size. Definitely 'size upīto larger golden shiners if you are fishing the weeds for these aggressive predators. Set up with your tipups right in the weeds where you fish for panfish. Speaking of panfish, that action has improved recently over last weekend with some very nice bluegill action reported. These 'gills are moving in shallower weeds and feeding on small insects in those weeds, so use waxies or mousies on small teardrop jigs. Perch action has also been reported to be on the upswing throughout the area, with the best action reported on wigglers over soft bottom areas. Fish close to the bottom with these wigglers no matter what depth you are fishing. We've had reports of action from perch in depths of 5' and 25', so do some searching for these fish. Crappie action has been good also, with deeper water catches daily on many lakes. This is the time of year that they seem to be schooling in this deeper water, and you have to remember to search vertically for them also. There are days when they have been right under the ice. Should be a great week for getting out now that you can drive to most places.
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