Electronic Devices – You will find that using electronic devices such a portable GPS unit is essential in walleye ice fishing. You don’t want to be drilling a bunch of holes only to find none of them is in an area where the walleye are located. This will be a huge waste of time. Electronic devices can help you locate underwater structures where the fish may be. It also gives you a convenient way to save and map out areas that were productive for your next trip.
Protective Clothing – Safety should always be your number one concern and having warm clothing that is made from lightweight materials is a necessity.
These are the basic ice fishing equipment that you will need to have before you set out. There are a few things that you may want to add depending on how long you plan to stay out on the ice. Some ice anglers consider having a lantern as part of the essential gear in the event they are still out when the sun goes down. It is important to take everything that you feel is necessary but at the same time, be careful not to get carried away. You don’t want to be so loaded down with equipment that you can’t enjoy the trip.
Determination and Attitude
Your ice fishing equipment can make your walleye ice fishing trips easier but it’s your determination and attitude that will really make the difference. You need to be patient and be willing to put forth the effort needed to find the walleye. It is important to understand that when you find an area where they are located, the active walleye will usually take your bait very quickly. Once the bites stop, you will need to move on to a new spot. Therefore, you will be moving around a lot in an attempt to find fish that are active.
If you are fishing during peak times you should get more bites per location than when fishing in-between peak hours. Therefore, you won’t have to move as often but you will still need to move to a new location as soon as the bites stop.
However, the action that you do receive when you locate some of the active walleye will be well worth all of your hard work.
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