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       Sunfish during the middle of Winter 
       By: FishIQAdmin Date: January 28, 2018, 2:59 pm
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       Where
       Start your search where you last caught them during the early
       ice period (off the drop-offs and in mid-depth weeds). If the
       base of the drop-off is deep enough, panfish will stay here for
       the remainder of the winter. If there are no panfish at the base
       of the drop-offs, it is safe to bet that they moved to
       off-shore, mid-lake structures. These structures include humps,
       grass beds on flats, or really anything that is a change from
       the surrounding area (like a fallen car).
       One trick professionals use is looking for micro-transitions.
       These transitions can be small changes in depth along a flat or
       a change in bottom composition (hard bottom to soft bottom
       change).
       If you fish along break lines, look at a contour map and find
       anything that is a change from the ordinary. These changes can
       include inside turns, points, or even a steep drop-off beside a
       slow, tapering drop-off.
       
       Why
       Panfish move to the deeper waters because the shallows are
       lacking oxygen and are much colder. Deeper water is usually
       warmer and provides much more oxygen for the fish.
       
       Tactic
       When ice fishing for any fish, it always comes down to Location,
       Location, Location. It is important to drill a ton of holes, and
       only setup at a whole if you are marking fish on sonar. Use a
       heavy jig (tungsten) that can get down to the fish fast; that
       way you don't waste any time.
       Once you find the fish, you can slow down your presentation and
       fine tune it (colors, weight, bait choice) until you find what
       the fish want. Keep changing until you have a successful
       pattern.
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