New Ice Fly Patterns for Winter Panfish and Trout
“Good” ice is just about widespread in Minnesota now, which just gets me excited to get out after some early-ice fish. With the new season, I have a few new patterns that are fast becoming staples in my box. These couple patterns give me more options and fill some of the gaps. So here they are! #1. The Tungsten Hybrid What happens when you cross a heavy tungsten jig and an ice fly? Can the best parts of each be combined to complement the other’s fish catching ability? These were the questions that led to the creation of this pattern. And before I knew it, this fly-jig hybrid was born. This pattern utilizes both the fast-sinking, heavy nature of tungsten and the subtle, trigger-rich nature of ice flies. The ultra-heavy tungsten allows it to sink fast and “bounce bottom” to stir up the mud, while the subtlety entices even the wariest…
Published our first article
I’m incredibly excited to announce the first article we’ve published on the Fishing Gear blog! Head over there and check it out for a few tips that will help you put more fish on the ice when the fishing gets tough… Selecting Lures for Panfish and Trout Under the Ice – 3 “Triggers” that’ll help you put more slabs on the ice If you’re not familiar with Fishing Gear, it’s a great site that showcases specialty hand-crafted fishing tackle from small, independent producers. They’ve put together a great selection of neat gear from sweet companies, including some hand-tied bugs. We’re very grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the site, and hopefully you’ll see a few more posts from us in the near future… Tight lines and thanks for the support! Conner