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Fished the Berry on 1/23/16 and with 8 inches of of snow on top of the ice I got to wondering. How does the snow obstructing the sun light affect the fish? Does it make it harder for them to see lures? Do they move less? Are they less aggressive? I used glow in the dark lures along with other bright colors to see if that would help and it didn't do much.
I have never cleared the snow when I fish, aside from just a small amount around the hole, but with this last time being slower I thought that maybe light could play part. Any comments or past experience would be great.
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With ultra clear water and trout I don't think the snow pack will prevent them from seeing your lures unless you're fishing deeper than 40' or so. I usually try to fish lures above the trout and they can see the dark silhouette easily. I've actually had fish move off to the sides when I've cleared snow away. It creates an edge and the fish will hang under the shadow of the snow. Just select your lure based on the clarity of the water. If you can see it several feet down the hole, you can be assured the fish can see it for a lot further than that. Now just because a fish can see your lure/bait doesn't mean they will hit it. You have to determine the fishes attitude and try different lures until they start hitting your offering.
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Sometimes, especially later in the season, seems like you have better luck on a bright day fishing inside a tent instead of sitting outside. Maybe, the fish become sensitive to light after being stuck a time or two. Maybe not.
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When I watch underwater videos, I am always surprised him MUCH light makes it through the ice, esp in the clear water that often results from a lake capping. Less inflow and less roiling by the wind aids water clarity unless the lake itself has small particulate like UL, or high algae levels.
That said, I have heard lots of reports of fishing under a shelter being better (illusion of structure to the fish?) and in soft water scenarios using a light to attract fish is a proven tactic.
I DEFINITELY think that at all depths and conditions, I do slightly better with a glow lure than a regular, but there could be exceptions. Obviously deeper=less light regardless of water clarity.
Last year, I took over a productive crappie hole from a guy as he left at PV. He had some of those glow sticks on a string and a weight, and swore that tactic just KILLED em at night, and that was why he was out-fishing me when I came to chat. I have since tried it several times, and I can't PROVE he is right. Holes seem to go hot and cold and then back again all the time, but it's worth a couple bucks spent at the dollar store to keep one in my bucket.
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Thanks for the insight guys!
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