Fishing Forum

Somehow, I've lost my tackle box full of my ice fishing tackle.
Now I get to replace all of it.
This isn't all that bad though because I was needing to replace a lot of it anyway.
This got me thinking. Some of my tackle is old and perhaps out dated.
So, what does everyone like to use for ice fishing tackle?

I use:
Rat Finkies [Pink, Green, Orange]
Swedish Pimples
Small Jigging Spoons [Brass]
Small Kastmasters
Maniac Ice Cutters [W/ 1/16 oz jig heads]
Paddle Bugs

What should I add to the list?
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tube jig's, tube jig's and even more tube jig's. [sly]
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Got to love the tubes,All sizes,and colors.[]
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jigging rapalas!!!! glow rat finkies. and litle tuff guy,s.
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Ratso's for the crappies at the view.[]
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[cool][#0000ff]Hey Dale, I make and use a lot of small stuff, but for getting down fast and catching bigger fish, I use a lot of "heavy metal". I make cast lead jigging spoons, plungers and recently started making some "Ultra Minnow" jigs in 1/8 oz. and 1/4 oz. I also use some big hammered lead jigging spoons that have been referred to as "wheel weights".[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I post a lot of that stuff over on the jig and lure making board. Here are some links. Let me know if you would like to try a few...or would like to get together to make some.[/#0000ff]
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When I/m fishing shallow (3-12 ft.) for tiger trout and browns I like a 1/32 ounce sparkle chartreuse paddle bug with a white head. For trout in deeper water I like various sizes, weights, and colors of tube jigs. I always use crawlers or mealies and coat the plastic with smelly jelly (where legal!)
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Dale, I have never caught a fish on a Swedish Pimple...I have no idea why. But it looks like you've got lots of good advice from these guys...

I need to get me a better selection of ice-fishing lures, maybe I'll hit Pat up []
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Some helpful threads:

[url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=171155"]Favorite Ice Fishing Rig thread from 2004[/url]

[url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=209194"]Three favorite ice lures thread from 2005[/url]
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It all depends on the type of fish you fish for. Not all species are created equal. But if your a Troutist it is hard to beat the Maniac Ice cutter bug. Maniac just introduced a new lure for Ice fishing its call the gizzy bug. You guy should check it out.
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Hi Derek.
I hope that a few of the places I marked with my GPS at Mantua will pay off through the ice.
I'll look for you up there this winter.
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Better go with me to the Bear as well... think it will freeze this year?
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I don't think I saw Genz worms on your list. Must have for trout and perch. Tip 'em with a perch eye.
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AMEN fuzzy ...........ash
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Paddle bugs in various colors and sizes are the most cost effective plastics for trout.

Windriver
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1/8 and 1/4 oz. black, brown, and white marabou jigs are a real good bet. The same weights with a 2" grub in assorted colors are also excellent. Sweedish pimples are also good if the fish are a little more agressive. They seem to work on browns really well.
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Thanks for the Ginz reminder, ScottyP.
I do use then but forgot to add them to the list.
I have used the new Maniac plastic's and they are going to be great for pan fish and trout.
They are very small and offered in a wide varity of colors.
I tried some in pink with a small jig head [1/64th oz.] and did very well under a bobber and tiped with a pink crappie nibble.
The trout loved it at some community ponds.
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I'm a big fan of Genz worms too , but a glow shrimpos caught me this .

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Ice flies in green and pink tipped with waxies work best for me.
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