Rule Number 5: Keep on the Move

Ice huts are warm, but they're also anchored. You wouldn't keep the boat in one place for more than an hour without a bite, so why stick to the same holes if they're unproductive? You obviously can't control exactly where the walleye are going to be, but you can control where you're looking. Successful ice-anglers sometimes drill dozens of holes before finding a school. A gas powered auger can come in real handy, but if you don't have the budget for one, we suggest you get at least a manual auger -- it'll pay for itself the first day out.

Rule Number 6: Invest in Electronics

There are many tools available for ice-fishing, but one of the most overlooked and most useful is a portable sonar (fishfinder) or flasher. If you carry a container of water with you and pour a bit on the ice, a portable sonar will read right through to the bottom, enabling you to ascertain the best areas to drill your holes. You can accurately identify those structure elements you're looking for.

If you keep these rules in mind, you should have a much better chance at consistently catching limits this winter.

Scott Binnie

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