Ice Jig
AdvancedIntermediateFreshwater
A compact vertical jig fished straight down through a hole in the ice, worked with small lifts and pauses instead of a horizontal retrieve. The entire presentation happens in one narrow vertical lane.
Profile
- Depth: 9/10
- Speed: 2/10
- Murky Water: 5/10
- Snag Resist.: 5/10
- Castability: 1/10
- Noise: 2/10
Conditions
RetrieveStill / Drift
DepthBottom
WaterAny
CoverLight Cover
Works well for
Recommended Knots
Technique tips
- Start aggressive to draw fish in, then slow down once they're visible on the sonar or line.
- Tip it with a small piece of bait (maggot, minnow head) to add scent when the bite is tough.
- Hold dead-still after a lift-drop sequence — many strikes come on the pause, not the motion.
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