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Are jigs good for ice fishing?
Jigs are an excellent choice of lure for ice fishing and one of the most popular options to choose from. Known for being an effective piece of tackle for all types of fishing, jigs are weighted, colourful hooks that can be paired with both live bait or soft plastic lures, from minnows to grubs to worms. As ice fishing doesn’t require the same type of long-range casting as open water fishing, weighted jigs can simply be dropped straight down into your drilled hole and maneuvered by hand with ease.
What is the best jigging lure?
As there is no single best jigging lure, there are a range of popular jig options, depending all on personal preference. Some folks prefer to use traditional jigs with a soft plastic lure, while others prefer to use a more rounded, spoon-shaped jigs with live bait, like minnows.
What are the main lures used in ice fishing?
The three main categories of ice fishing lures are hard baits, spoons, and jigs. Hard baits are made of plastic and are often shaped like small fish or minnows, and swim erratically when jigged from above. Spoon lures look like they sound – rounded and spoon-shaped. Spoons are known as a classic lure choice for their long and successful history in all types of fishing. When snapped vertically, spoon lures reflect light in flashes, which effectively imitates a fleeing fish. Jigs are weighted, colourful hooks that can be paired with live bait or soft plastic lures, and come in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes. Jigs also offer anglers plenty of freedom when it comes to preferred fishing style, as they can be jerked, jigged, snapped, or simply held still, depending on what you’re fishing for.
