Worms and Ice fishing

[Ahill2climb]

This may be a stupid question but I've always wondered why no one uses worms for ice fishing. In the summer time you throw out a bobber with a leaf worm or night crawler and it will catch just about anything but in the winter you have to use spikes, wax worms, minnows, wigglers etc. Anyone ever try putting down a worm on a bare hook through the ice? Just curious...:rolleyes:

[Elk5012]

You know you're right, I have never tried a worm in the winter either and always use them in the summer. Next time out I'll do it. No stupid questions on here... well maybe there has been a few. :lol:

[riverrat777]

I may be looking in the wrong places ,but with my experiences it seems to me that just as winter comes around the stores take them out of stock.One time last year I had some worms left from the summer and tried then and just hammered the perch and gills.So yeah they would work great.

[yellowbelly80]

thats someone's secret weapon on this site im sure he will chime in ive seen in action first hand they do work especially in march;)

[basskiller46]

The 711 by my house has a fridge full of them. And they are still alive

[Joeker51]

Yup, some guys use them. If you do a search you'll find that Connor4501 uses them on the ice. There was thread last year I believe about the samee subject.

[stinger63]

Yup, some guys use them. If you do a search you'll find that Connor4501 uses them on the ice. There was thread last year I believe about the samee subject.

For that matter theres been threads about using them the last couple of years.
Its not a matter if they wont work or not its matter of finding this time of year.
I bet if you put a small piece of worm on a ficious jig a person would probaly nock the chit out of them :evil:

Aaron

[bucksrus]

This may be a stupid question but I've always wondered why no one uses worms for ice fishing. In the summer time you throw out a bobber with a leaf worm or night crawler and it will catch just about anything but in the winter you have to use spikes, wax worms, minnows, wigglers etc. Anyone ever try putting down a worm on a bare hook through the ice? Just curious...:rolleyes:

I've wondered the same thing. Guess I'm just a "follower" for going along!:lol:

[Ahill2climb]

O.K. if anyone knows where to find some leaf worms this time of year let us know. I'm going to give this a try for sure.

[Connor4501]

I have had some great days using 1" pieces of crawler on a teardrop on last ice, often times outfishing everyone around me. They seem to catch fish everytime I have used them thru the ice... Any kind of decent thaw creates runoff, and worms dropping into the water, making it a logical choice as a good bait to use. The jigging motion makes that worm flutter. It just so happens that I'm on vacation next week, and we have a thaw coming. Should be a good time to bring some worms as part of the arsenal

[Joeker51]

I have had some great days using 1" pieces of crawler on a teardrop on last ice, often times outfishing everyone around me. They seem to catch fish everytime I have used them thru the ice... Any kind of decent thaw creates runoff, and worms dropping into the water, making it a logical choice as a good bait to use. The jigging motion makes that worm flutter. It just so happens that I'm on vacation next week, and we have a thaw coming. Should be a good time to bring some worms as part of the arsenal

Ya ever catch any of dem catficious through the ice on crawlers.:16suspect:evil::lol:

[jd_7655]

Who would want to mess with worms in the winter thier mesy and a pain to put on the hook. Minnows seem so much more convienent.

[yellowbelly80]

Who would want to mess with worms in the winter thier mesy and a pain to put on the hook. Minnows seem so much more convienent.minnows=water=cold ....worms=dirt=warm fingers

[Ahill2climb]

Who would want to mess with worms in the winter thier mesy and a pain to put on the hook. Minnows seem so much more convienent.

I would say worms would be much more convenient than hauling around a heavy bucket full of minows and water. But that's just me. Seeing as I always like to bring too much with me I would probably be taking both. :one_eye:

[ibthetrout]

I have some crawlwers and leaf worms left over from summer in the basement. Last time I looked they were still kicking. I may have to give that a try!

[Woodbutcher-1]

Who would want to mess with worms in the winter thier mesy and a pain to put on the hook. Minnows seem so much more convienent.


Learn to catch fish on BEADS and never mess with live bait again. You don't even have to unhook the fish if done properly.

[Ahill2climb]

I have some crawlwers and leaf worms left over from summer in the basement. Last time I looked they were still kicking. I may have to give that a try!

Let us know how it works. ;)

[Mark Sylvester]

I think they carry small worms at Bluewater bait in Fairhaven.

[jd_7655]

Learn to catch fish on BEADS and never mess with live bait again. You don't even have to unhook the fish if done properly.Thats what I use I don't even like to mess with minnows I was just stating an opinion. But yeah I've been using spoons for the last 3 years. The only thing I don't like about fishing spoons is using only one rod. But with that said it's more convinent only having to drill one hole and its easyer to move around. I pop a hole and if I don't catch a fish in 15 minutes I'm gone.

[Connor4501]

Ya ever catch any of dem catficious through the ice on crawlers.:16suspect:evil::lol:

Nope, not yet. Maybe this march in the back basin at Metro...;)

[michiganmaniac]

i always have leaf worms with me. when in doubt, they are what i use. they work well

[Mark Sylvester]

Thats what I use I don't even like to mess with minnows I was just stating an opinion. But yeah I've been using spoons for the last 3 years. The only thing I don't like about fishing spoons is using only one rod. But with that said it's more convinent only having to drill one hole and its easyer to move around. I pop a hole and if I don't catch a fish in 15 minutes I'm gone.

On a tough bite I have trouble gettin' 'em to hit on just a bead!
When the're goin' I LOVE the bead....Barbless!
Pop and Flop!!!

[demoman2008]

:yeahthat:I AGREE, WHEN THEY ARE BITING BEADS ARE THE @#$%!!!!:D

[CDJ]

Can you explain to us novices how to fish with beads or is it addressed in another forum? :confused::confused:
Chet

[stinger63]

I have real good luck with fish biting on beads untill I put hooks on them:chicken: :lol:

Can you explain to us novices how to fish with beads or is it addressed in another forum? :confused::confused:
Chet

I`ll make an attempt then some of the expereinced bead fishermen can jump if the want.

Bead fishin is using a lure such as Kens spoon that has a red bead on it.No other baits used just the bead as an attractor.

[ibthetrout]

How about a pic? I am curious too!

[jd_7655]

With the bead spoon I drop it down to find the bottom then raise it about 8"-10". I hold it off the bottom then ever 30 seconds or so jig it with a flick of the wrist. After the spoon flutters back down the line will come to rest in the center of the hole.

I usualy rest the rod on my snow pants to hold it steady so I can see the bites. I aslo use 6# stren gold ice line so I can see the fish hitting better. I like the Spoons that cost $1 and usualy use white, firetiger, or glow with a red bead.

[jlcrss]

Im interested because many times I have witness gills biting sinkers (round) and thought about beads but never seen them used.

[Mark Sylvester]

Can you explain to us novices how to fish with beads or is it addressed in another forum? :confused::confused:
Chet

Ya' made me laugh!!! Yeah it's in classifieds!!!!:lol:

I have real good luck with fish biting on beads untill I put hooks on them:chicken: :lol:



I`ll make an attempt then some of the expereinced bead fishermen can jump if the want.

Bead fishin is using a lure such as Kens spoon that has a red bead on it.No other baits used just the bead as an attractor.

You cracked me up with the hook part!!:lol:

[Joeker51]

Can you explain to us novices how to fish with beads or is it addressed in another forum? :confused::confused:
Chet

CDJ......don't let that Sylvester character mess with ya......he aint right in da head ya know.:16suspect:coco: Just do a search and you'll find the info . Maybe even with a picture of it.;)

Don't pay no attention to that Stinger fella either. Me thinks them two are related.:yikes:

Bead system is not on a jig.

[Mark Sylvester]

CDJ......don't let that Sylvester character mess with ya......he aint right in da head ya know.:16suspect:coco: Just do a search and you'll find the info . Maybe even with a picture of it.;)

Don't pay no attention to that Stinger fella either. Me thinks them two are related.:yikes:

Bead system is not on a jig.

Don't throw stones at my glass head there Joeker!!!:evil:

And me and Aaron are related in our opinion of you.............ya' ol' fart!!!:lol::evilsmile:chillin:

[filet-o-don]

Who would want to mess with worms in the winter thier mesy and a pain to put on the hook. Minnows seem so much more convienent.

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused: :confused::confused:

[jlcrss]

Is someone going to post an example of the beads they are talking about? I have done a search and haven't been able to find them. Thanks

[Mark Sylvester]

Any tackle shop can show you a multitude of jigs with beads..........It's just a Bead!!!

[jlcrss]

Any tackle shop can show you a multitude of jigs with beads..........It's just a Bead!!!

Cmon dude why wont you show us your BEADS!!!!

[CDJ]

CDJ......don't let that Sylvester character mess with ya......he aint right in da head ya know.:16suspect:coco: Just do a search and you'll find the info . Maybe even with a picture of it.;)

Don't pay no attention to that Stinger fella either. Me thinks them two are related.:yikes:

Bead system is not on a jig.

Oh Oh!! If they are related, then I must be related to Stinger also....:SHOCKED:
Right Cuz???:evil:
Chet

[Radar420]

Is someone going to post an example of the beads they are talking about? I have done a search and haven't been able to find them. Thanks

Look up "jensen eggs" since a lot of people break off the hard bead and replace it with a soft egg. Ken's spoons or Jack's spoons are lures that usually come with a bead already attached.

You can take the jensen egg and pretty much add it to any lure really - it's great when the fish are really aggressive and you don't have time to rebait before the school moves on.

As for fishing them it kind of depends. On the spoon type lures I like to jig them in shallower water kind of up high to throw out a lot of flash and attract fish from a distance. Sometimes that doesn't work and I'll pound the bottom a little bit with them. It really all depends on if you can find the active schools.

[stinger63]

Oh Oh!! If they are related, then I must be related to Stinger also....:SHOCKED:
Right Cuz???:evil:
Chet

Welcome to the family:lol:

And me and Aaron are related in our opinion of you.............ya' ol' fart!!!


Just call him grumpus he realy likes that :lol:

[Mark Sylvester]

Oh Oh!! If they are related, then I must be related to Stinger also....:SHOCKED:
Right Cuz???:evil:
Chet

You're silly enuf' to be related to Aaron by osmosis!!!:lol:

[Joeker51]

You're silly enuf' to be related to Aaron by osmosis!!!:lol:

Ya got another kin besides CDJ.:16suspect

Now......................... who's Osmosis ?:16suspect

[stinger63]

Ya got another kin besides CDJ.:16suspect

Now......................... who's Osmosis ?:16suspect

I was thinkin Ozzmosis:16suspect:lol:

[Mark Sylvester]

Ya got another kin besides CDJ.:16suspect

Now......................... who's Osmosis ?:16suspect


Ozzy Mosis........................I think he played with The Letterman Band!!!!:lol:

[stinger63]

You're silly enuf' to be related to Aaron by osmosis!!!:lol:


Osmosis
OSMOSIS. When water diffuses the process is called osmosis. ... If enough water enters the cell by osmosis, the cell can swell enough to burst open and die


Heeeemm that doesnt sound like a good thing,I like Ozzmosis much better.The name of an Ozzy Osborne album

[eboll]

You know you're right, I have never tried a worm in the winter either and always use them in the summer. Next time out I'll do it. No stupid questions on here... well maybe there has been a few. :lol:
I totally agree. Maybe on a bare hook just squirmin on the bottom

[Mark Sylvester]

Tried a bit of a Crawler on a jig with Negative results.
A smaller worm may have worked better.