01-12-2013, 01:40 PM
This is one that I hope to cross of the ice fishing bucket list, and I can only offer up what I've researched. Hope to put it to use sometime soon maybe at Oakley or SFCR. I've fished for them in Canada, and during the day our guide took us to deep holes and we'd catch them cruising there, usually at the bottom of drop off points. Never been to Ririe, but I know they are hard to find most anyplace. If it were me, I'd also fish in the evening. Pre-drill some holes in a gentle bay, or along a gradual sloping shoreline. Somewhere in the 3' - 6' depth. Fish the deep channels during the day and move into shore as evening approaches. That's when they'll be sweeping the shoreline for prey. Deadstick with jigging rap, and keep the noise to a minimum. One guy drilling and another one with a flasher during the day would be a huge time saver.
You'll probably have to put in some miles and do a boatload of drilling. But man if you get in on them, how cool would that be? Good luck.
You'll probably have to put in some miles and do a boatload of drilling. But man if you get in on them, how cool would that be? Good luck.