How to Ice Fish for Perch - Ice Fishing Jigging Tips and Tricks

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We are out here with Antonio, the boatless angler, and we're out here using some Stingnose jigging spoons and we're ice fishing for perch. We're getting a larger mixed bag of sizes when compared to last week.
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We have a strategic spot that we're fishing at today. We're fishing specifically on top of the 'white ice' - the area of the ice which is either covered in snow, or otherwise solid white and opaque.
This snow-covered ice helps give some cover to the fish down below, and helps shield us from the fish. As the water we're fishing today is very clear.
If we were sitting on the clear ice, the fish might be able to see us, and be startled by our movements. If you have the chance to fish a snow-covered area, that will help your day out on the ice.
Right now my line is about 6 to 8 inches off of the bottom and that's where the fish are currently holding. When you jig for perch, panfish, or even walleye, there are many different jigging techniques which you can use.
I'm mainly using a slower lift and drop technique to start. Sometimes jiggling the line a bit, or giving a very slow lift. You can also use a more aggressive snap, which makes the lure look like a minnow darting away. Vary your technique to feel out which is working for the fish. Sometimes subtle works, where sometimes big aggressive motions work.
The key with any technique is to always provide a pause - as the pause or the downward motion of the lure tends to be when the fish will strike.
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  • @MrKokemachine
    @MrKokemachine5 жыл бұрын

    You're always such an upbeat dude! You are one of my heroes. Keep up the good work!

  • @josieflorence7877
    @josieflorence78773 жыл бұрын

    Nice quality video with great ice fishing/jigging tips. Love your enthusiasm and great outlook!

  • @jarhettclapper3840
    @jarhettclapper38408 жыл бұрын

    I'm 13 years old and love fishing thanks for responding to my comment il be sure to buy some this week

  • @coltonpetersen9115
    @coltonpetersen91156 жыл бұрын

    Always such a positive attitude. I love it

  • @alanvang2931
    @alanvang29316 жыл бұрын

    Lol came back from my first time ice fishing, wished I saw this video before I went! But I'll use these tips for next time I go, nice video too!

  • @wecatchfish9531
    @wecatchfish95316 жыл бұрын

    Hard to move when you are catching fish. But perch usually school in size classes. If your catching small ones time to move. Great video. Keep them coming.

  • @Johnsy1990
    @Johnsy19907 жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude! Good tips. Greetings from across the pond & stay positive!

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    7 жыл бұрын

    So great to hear from you overseas and thanks for taking time to write....hope you have some great days on the water and good fishing :)

  • @nwoutdoortv8351
    @nwoutdoortv83518 жыл бұрын

    You done it again,great video,enjoying watching.

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +NWoutdoorTV So glad you enjoyed this ice fishing for perch episode and really appreciate the great feedback - thanks :)

  • @Cnysynthetics1
    @Cnysynthetics15 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ivo, I bought all of the StingNose jigs after watching your videos. Took them to my local lake for my first ever ice fishing trip this morning. I used the 3/16 silver to put 6 nice perch and 2 chain pickerels in my bucket. If you ever want to do some fishing in the Finger Lakes or Central NY, let me know!

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    5 жыл бұрын

    ...sounds like a fantastic day on the water....thanks for sharing and if I had to pick one finger lake to fish, which would you suggest is best :)

  • @Cnysynthetics1

    @Cnysynthetics1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Man, that's such a tough question to answer. Otisco gave up a world record tiger musky recently and has great perch. Skaneateles has awesome rainbows and LandLocked Atlantic Salmon. Owasco has some huge brown trout and lakers. Cayuga is great for Lakers, Salmon, rainbows, browns and has lake sturgeon, although it's illegal to target them or take them out of the water, they're a great fight if you do accidentally hook one. Seneca is known for it's abundant lakers. If I had to choose one to fish at the expense of the others, it would be Cayuga.

  • @tysonwall5788
    @tysonwall57885 жыл бұрын

    Good video, great tips thanks 🙏

  • @ikurizma5041
    @ikurizma50418 жыл бұрын

    I get so happy when I watch these videos lol and even u mention my name that makes me more happier a Proffessional fisherman mentions my name your very welcome

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jayden Ritchie So glad you are enjoying our videos Jayden and hope you are able to enjoy some great times, ice fishing :) thanks again for writing in and good luck on the water

  • @MrKencoe
    @MrKencoe7 жыл бұрын

    I want to share the trick for your small eyes on your rod freezing up. Yes, big eyes help too but if you take and spray them with a cooking spray or my favorite WD-40 the ice wont stick. also if you have line that holds ice, you can reel it up pinching the line between some candles. I use my braided line done this way and it does not freeze up. hope you all the best.

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your ice fishing line tips with us Kenneth - much appreciated and good fishing :)

  • @email16v
    @email16v8 жыл бұрын

    Looks like fun! Send some that ice down to Dallas, Texas for me to give it a try!

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +email16v :) :) :) Hope you do get a chance to try ice fishing some day - it's a lot of fun :)

  • @davidschwartz2398
    @davidschwartz23986 жыл бұрын

    An honest video. You focused on techniques to catch fish rather than hard selling the lure as the reason you were catching fish. I purchased some sting nose spoons as a result evev though I have an arsenal of ice fishing lures. Thank you! PS: use other Thindermist lures too.

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great feedback David and good luck on the water :)

  • @fishnlift01
    @fishnlift013 жыл бұрын

    6:45 Awesome save!

  • @kaspermyhre4683
    @kaspermyhre46833 жыл бұрын

    Super cool video i love you

  • @MichiganRailProductions
    @MichiganRailProductions8 жыл бұрын

    Cool! We got rid of all of our ice here in Michigan, but we are gonna get a cold front very soon, so we might have ice again.

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Duncan Campbell ....going to be cold this week end....should be good for forming ice :)

  • @MichiganRailProductions

    @MichiganRailProductions

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully. I know there will be ice, but I am still wondering if it will be safe.

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Michigan Rail Productions Most likely that you will need more cold weather for a longer period of time for safe ice :)

  • @AmericanFishDude
    @AmericanFishDude8 жыл бұрын

    Excellent fishing!

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +AmericanFishDude Thanks for writing in and glad you enjoyed this episode :)

  • @AmericanFishDude

    @AmericanFishDude

    8 жыл бұрын

    ***** No problem!

  • @LadyBass
    @LadyBass8 жыл бұрын

    nice haul of fish!

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +LadyBass We had so much fun and the action was steady :)

  • @ikurizma5041
    @ikurizma50418 жыл бұрын

    I love u guy please do more perch fishing

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jayden Ritchie Thanks for the great feedback :)

  • @canatek
    @canatek8 жыл бұрын

    Great video.. and perch are so delicious, what would be the minimum size of a keeper Ivo. Also I caught some nice beautiful Jumbo's and they had lots of roe. Since its getting so difficult to get good size perch at simcoe, should females be returned? There are so many little ones that I wish they could be a way to cook them so big ones could be returned. Big or small we had a lot of fun with my six year old and the Action was nonstop. so he was entertained the whole time

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +canatek Sounds like you had a great time ice fishing and there is no rule as to how big the perch has to be to keep them, but you should be able to easily fillet an 8" perch and if you wanted, you do not even have to fillet them - just remove the scales and gut them, remove the head and you can pan fry them whole and then just pick out the bones :) The perch population on Lake Simcoe is fantastic and returning females with eggs is never a bad decision to make, as it helps the future :)

  • @frankarias5283
    @frankarias52835 жыл бұрын

    Nice video Mr, thanks for the good tips, question for you, whats a good ice auger , manual or gas? Thank you.

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    5 жыл бұрын

    I used a manual one for most of my life with no problems - they are just more work and the blades seem to get dull rather quickly and once they do, it's tough to drill a hole...I now have a gas powered one and must admit, it is heavier and bulkier, but sure is much easier :)

  • @robrohrke8694
    @robrohrke86943 жыл бұрын

    Yup. Eye balls are the best

  • @wecatchfish9531
    @wecatchfish95316 жыл бұрын

    I use spoons with crappie minnow heads. Pinch the head toss the rest. Great combo.

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your tips with us :)

  • @guemple
    @guemple7 жыл бұрын

    i finally whent ice fishing the jumbo perch like green or purple small spoons and orange wireworms

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    7 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a great day of fishing :)

  • @BBBYpsi
    @BBBYpsi6 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I like you talk about how to catch them & your program & technique. Most shows just show the fish they are catching. Where was this at? How far out? What FOW. Thanks & good luck this next winter.

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    6 жыл бұрын

    We were out right in the middle of Cooks Bay (Lake Simcoe) in around 15 FOW :)

  • @jacksmith3236
    @jacksmith32367 жыл бұрын

    Hey sorry If you mentioned it in the video and I missed it but what size of sting nose would you recommend for perch? Thanks

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    7 жыл бұрын

    the 1/4 oz size is ideal and you can also go a bit bigger to the 3/8 oz as well as smaller to the 3/16 oz....all will do great for you :)

  • @highdesertfishing6411
    @highdesertfishing64118 жыл бұрын

    good fishing..

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Benito Rojas Glad you enjoyed this ice fishing episode Benito and thanks for writing in....hope you get a chance to do some ice fishing some day

  • @DarthVader1033
    @DarthVader10338 жыл бұрын

    Hello Ivo,can you tell me what size Stingnose your using for ice fishing? I have some of your other Stingnose that I have gotten from you that I am using during the spring and summer time fishing but there the bigger ones I use for Bass fishing, by the way they work great.. I see your using pieces of minnows for bait, Have you or Antonio had the chance to use maggots or grubs?,I know most guys out here where I am on Lake Champlain here in Northeastern New York use them and have great luck using them..We have not had a great year for ice fishing,the weather has been to mild and then on top of that the wind has not been helping with ice making,

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Clarence Smith Hi Clarence - I was using the size 3/16 oz Stingnose, un-tipped - but you can certainly tip them with maggots or grubs as you suggested - either way, you will do great :)

  • @DarthVader1033

    @DarthVader1033

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Thundermist Lures Awesome Ivo,I make sure to order some soon from you,by the way is there going to be any promo codes available when ordering,send me a message letting me know if there is any available when I go to order..

  • @jeffvarga8005
    @jeffvarga80056 жыл бұрын

    Gotta old powder ripper in the background hittin powerband frickin sending it eh

  • @springfeild11
    @springfeild118 жыл бұрын

    hey ivo the videos are great .. but when you use a jigging spoon do you use mono or braid line ??

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Joey Zbro I like to use fluorocaron line (or mono) - however, if you wnat to use braid, you certainly can, but please be sure to use a fluorocarbon or mono leader of about 6 feet long or more....this is of extemem importatnce otherwise, the fish will be spooked with your braid as they can see it :)

  • @springfeild11

    @springfeild11

    8 жыл бұрын

    Of course .... thanks for the advice

  • @outdoorswithwaynek7966
    @outdoorswithwaynek79666 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the show. I looked for the sting nose at fleet farm and Cabela's and they don't carry them. Where can I get one ? Thanks.

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Wayne....Dicks Sporting Goods carries them as does Field & Stream stores - but if you can not find them in your area, you can always go to such places like tackledirect.com or of course from Thundermist Lure Company or amazon - you are going to love using the Stingnose Jigging spoons as they work great!!

  • @outdoorswithwaynek7966

    @outdoorswithwaynek7966

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thinks I have a Dicks sporting goods in Appleton Wis.

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    6 жыл бұрын

    ....if that particular location does not have them, they should be able to get them for you as we are in their system :)

  • @efface6264
    @efface62648 жыл бұрын

    u should try using the portable fish finder called deeper, a lot of people seem to like it

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Sinister TM ...thanks for the tip :)

  • @efface6264

    @efface6264

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Thundermist Lures np id get one if i had the money but im saving it for more essential equipment.

  • @cadenkimberlin456
    @cadenkimberlin4567 жыл бұрын

    i know its a little different from your typical videos, but could you do one on finding fish under the ice without sonar? thanks!

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for writing in Caden and without sonar, it is always best to fish the bottom area as there are typically always fish on the bottom - otherwise, try fishing in 5 or 10-foot increments - meaning, fish on the bottom then try reeling up 5 - 10 feet and fish that area. If you don;t get any bites, try reeling up another 5 - 10 feet and so on - you would have to keep trying different depths, until you are able to figure out what depth they are holding at :) Good luck out there

  • @cadenkimberlin456

    @cadenkimberlin456

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Thundermist Lures thanks ivo! and i really have to say that it is great how quickly you always respond! good luck to you too!

  • @ikurizma5041
    @ikurizma50418 жыл бұрын

    Ok thank u my birthday is coming up feb 17

  • @crosbysaign9367
    @crosbysaign93674 жыл бұрын

    Where i go ice fishing its illegal to throw perch back

  • @ikurizma5041
    @ikurizma50418 жыл бұрын

    I made a KZread video with my iPad but what camera do u use or device

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jayden Ritchie congrats on your KZread video Jayden...we use an XA20 by canon, but a GoPro will work just fine and is much less expensive :)

  • @Tigerballa93
    @Tigerballa938 жыл бұрын

    What's the size of the stingnose you used in the video? Thanks

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Hank Tea Hello hank - in this ice fishing for perch episode was using the 3/16 oz Stingnose :)

  • @blackandredsword2698
    @blackandredsword26983 жыл бұрын

    I heard that white ice is not as strong as clear ice, and that it should be twice as thick to be safe

  • @tidelybumsquish
    @tidelybumsquish4 жыл бұрын

    all that matters if there biting that day. every body of water is different .

  • @xxgg
    @xxgg8 жыл бұрын

    Is Ice safe this year? For people who don't like winter, its been great temperature. So far.

  • @jamesgorman899

    @jamesgorman899

    8 жыл бұрын

    +xxgg i think its 10 inches right now

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +xxgg ...we had 8 - 9 inches out of Gilford ON but you are right, normally there would have been a lot more ice, but it has been so warm :)

  • @jarhettclapper3840
    @jarhettclapper38408 жыл бұрын

    what size stignose do u use thundermist

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jarhett Clapper I was using the 3/16 oz. Stingnose jigging spoon in this episode :) You will love using them as they work great

  • @jsyangyu
    @jsyangyu4 жыл бұрын

    Sorry I didn’t catch that you using life minnow or artificial one?

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was using the Stingnsoe Jigging spoon which looks like a realistic minnow, but it is not :)

  • @jsyangyu

    @jsyangyu

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thundermist Lures great. You are the best!

  • @minnesotamudice6780
    @minnesotamudice67804 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know you could ice fish without a vexilar. 🤪

  • @jacobludke6951
    @jacobludke69516 жыл бұрын

    Are you using waxy, spikes , fish bait like rosy reds on that ?

  • @jacobludke6951

    @jacobludke6951

    6 жыл бұрын

    What kind of spoon you have on

  • @Benhamin2002
    @Benhamin20028 жыл бұрын

    I have a canoe about 4 feet wide and I live near a lake filled with carp and the carp average between 8-35 pounds do you recommend fishing in a canoe? If I do hook a 20 pounder would it be unsafe?

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ben Parra HI Ben - the 20 lb carp will give you a good fight, but you should be able to maintain just fine in a canoe :)

  • @Benhamin2002

    @Benhamin2002

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Thundermist Lures is there a chance it can tip it over?

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ben Parra Yesw - canoes can always tip over, even without trying to fish :)

  • @2fernandi
    @2fernandi10 ай бұрын

    Very real looking like a minnow. Way too heavy and you must crank it really fast to make it work.

  • @sjhxjdjjdjd
    @sjhxjdjjdjd6 жыл бұрын

    What lake is this

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lake Simcoe in Ontario :)

  • @SteveSaysByePearlHurlbutt
    @SteveSaysByePearlHurlbutt8 жыл бұрын

    perch are a lot bigger than the ones in the last video.

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +SteveSaysBye we fished out deeper this time and the fish were a bit larger....the area we wanted to fish our of Lefroy only had 4 inches of ice, so we settled for Gilford - had a lot of fun though :)

  • @jamesgorman899
    @jamesgorman8998 жыл бұрын

    first! lake simcoe???

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ven um Yes - we fished out of Gilford on Lake Simcoe :)

  • @thomasfenske1620
    @thomasfenske16205 жыл бұрын

    The fish will not get startled by your movements ICE FISHING

  • @guemple
    @guemple7 жыл бұрын

    I don't think you can use fish eyes

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    7 жыл бұрын

    rules vary from province to province and state to state, depending on where you live - so it's always best to check your local regulations - thanks for writing and all the best to you in 2017 PS> if you are not sure, you can always tip with a small minnow head only, which would give you 2 eyes :) If you do that, be sure to also use the rest of the minnow in small pieces as well for tipping

  • @olofstadius3593
    @olofstadius35937 жыл бұрын

    I get nothing :(

  • @thundermistlures

    @thundermistlures

    7 жыл бұрын

    ...hopefully next time... :)

  • @wrath231

    @wrath231

    5 жыл бұрын

    I feel your pain. I went out ice fishing for 5 hrs and got jack.

  • @shawnduframe
    @shawnduframe5 жыл бұрын

    Perch is not legal bait please refer to your fishing regs