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       Walleye during the middle of winter
       By: FishIQAdmin Date: January 28, 2018, 2:59 pm
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       Where
       In the middle of the winter, walleye fishing can be a
       challenging event. Your hands will be cold, your fishing line
       will be frozen, and sometimes, if you're lucky, your auger won't
       start (sorry for venting). Yes, middle of the winter walleye
       fishing can be tough, but it can also be gratifying. Diligence
       pays off during this period.
       Start your search at the base of a drop-off with a shallow flat
       nearby (early ice "Where"). Drill holes along the break lines on
       assuming spots like inside turns,  points (the base and all the
       way to the tip), and transitions between hard and soft bottoms.
       If you can find fish along the shoreline break lines, move to
       mid-lake structures.
       Mid-lake structures can include anything that is not attached to
       the shoreline. Key spots include sunken islands, submerged
       boulders, fallen logs, and even sunken fish houses. When fishing
       these structures, it is important to make sure you drill a ton
       of holes and cover every possible spot.
       
       Why
       During the mid-winter period, some walleye move away from the
       shoreline structure in search of bait, and warmer, more
       oxygen-rich water. They find these zones on mid-lake structures
       and in deep water.
       
       Tactic
       It is essential for ice anglers to keep moving and drill lots of
       holes. Ice fishing is sometimes thought to be easier than boat
       fishing. This may be true if you pick a spot and stay there for
       a day, but if you want to catch a big amount of fish, anglers
       will need to move to various structures.
       A great technique (in places that allow two rods per angler) is
       to have a jigging setup (spoon or jig/minnow) and to pair it up
       with a "dead stick." A dead stick can be a rod with a hook and
       live bait or a tip-up. A lot of times, the jigging with call the
       fish in, and the walleye will bite the dead stick.
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