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Comment by carl hendrix on February 2, 2015 at 11:50am

other things to consider using--  krill oil;; shrimp;  even some minnows minced up;; boiled into a mix can do it. ( I use my electric drill;; a coat hanger wire; lid from a tin can soldered to the wire; cut outs on the lid; so it can catch and mix it effectively)  do it  in a coffee can helps a lot!!  thinking making one-- of just crickets!!grind them up;; boil them into the mix!  I have experimented for years;; off and on;; making my own scent  to use..  going to try it more often this year.  I'll let you guys know;; how it goes

Comment by Tony Livingston on February 2, 2015 at 11:46am

I wish I knew John. You know as ice anglers, we have for years labeled our ice periods as early, midwinter, and late. And most would agree that early ice usually provides the best action, with midwinter getting tough, and late ice picking back up. Here in Indiana, the northern part of the state got ice for a very brief period back in late November, and as I understand it, the fishing was good. But, it warmed back up, and even if a spot didn't lose its ice, it became unsafe real quickly.

This was followed by a lengthy period of fluctuating temps, before things tightened back up for good in January. So, what constitutes early ice in this scenario? We're currently in the midwinter period, which as stated before is traditionally a time of lockjaw for many fish.. We've had our share of high pressure days, which makes for a tough bite also.

I look for things to begin to improve over the next couple weeks, provided mother nature doesn't deal us any further surprises.

Comment by John Sheehan on February 2, 2015 at 11:36am

Tony ,do you think its symptomatic of an excessive early snow covered ice? Seems to be the case .Are their other factors to consider . If I'm not gonna catch much ,I want to learn why?

Comment by Tony Livingston on February 2, 2015 at 11:33am

I didn't get out much this winter, as I didn't get safe ice for very long. But all those I have talked to up north have spoken about the finicky bite this winter....lots of sniffers with few takers. Many are complaining about just having fish come in and stare at the bait, without committing.

There's something not right about a lot of presentations this winter, and no doubt there are environmental factors in play also.

Comment by John Sheehan on February 2, 2015 at 11:26am

Carl - ah ha ,I see , Vaseline or beeswax that makes it stick to the bait longer ? No fear of that texture being a turnoff to the fish .I'm all ears here pal! THANK YOU !

Comment by John Sheehan on February 2, 2015 at 11:24am

Pale Pumpkinseed Dick , no Redears here

Comment by carl hendrix on February 2, 2015 at 11:22am

I make a double boiler;; melt some Vaseline- or bees wax-----  add1 tsp. of castor oil;; 6 crushed of garlic;; 1 tsp. of anise oil;;  melt the Vaseline- or beeswax first;; add  the rest of this stuff;; let it boil for say 10 to 20 minutes.  pour into 35mm film cannisters;; or old empty pill bottles.      when it cools down;; the Vaseline;; beeswax  becomes solid.  easy to apply to baits.  the Vaseline-- or beeswax;; just makes the stuff stick better to baits than a spray

Comment by dick tabbert on February 2, 2015 at 11:15am

Nice RedEar.

Comment by John Sheehan on February 2, 2015 at 11:03am

Scent may be even more important in conditions like the dark as dungeon under the ice scenario .Gonna have to try making some .Salt, Anise , vegetable oils. Any other suggestions on making your own?

Comment by carl hendrix on February 2, 2015 at 10:55am

one of the most over looked things in fishing;; according to many- many pro fishermen;;  is scent on baits!!

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