Ice Fishing For Sumo Greenbacks.....What's your set-up?

[Ray1]

There are plenty of places to park. For the most part you will be parking on the side of the highway.

[Mike Stark]

I was re-reading this post to get some more info for this winter. Hoping to get up at least once this winter.

Would 10lb Berkley XL be too heavy for the Red/Winnipeg? These set-ups double as my lake trout rods.

Thanks.

[cam white]

10 pound is fine. The water is turbid, and there have been some large pike and the odd sturgeon taken in the winter. I run 6 pound myself, but whatever floats your boat!!!

[Mike Stark]

I have heard of other people using 6lb mono. 6lb just seems so light when it comes to 15lb greenbacks.

[cam white]

no problems with 6 whatsoever, but it's your choice. Early ice has been fantastic so far... if it holds, it will be one of the best years on the river in memory. As for parking.... don't just stop on the side of the road, you will be ticketed. Let me know what area you plan to fish, can give you some safe spots to park.

[Mike Stark]

no problems with 6 whatsoever, but it's your choice. Early ice has been fantastic so far... if it holds, it will be one of the best years on the river in memory. As for parking.... don't just stop on the side of the road, you will be ticketed. Let me know what area you plan to fish, can give you some safe spots to park.

Thanks. Hoping to get up with my Dad sometime in January.

[LeeMB]

In January you should be prepared to fish Lake Winnipeg and the River.

[mt1017]

do u guys use bait on the lures or just the chubby darter type lures i'll be heading to the lake in march

[Mike Stark]

What do folks think about all the new rattle baits out there? Are live targets a must have on the lake and river?

[manitobawalleye2]

The lake bite has been getting better and better on the east side.

We use 8 to 10 lb braid with a mono 12 lb leader with Live Targets.

We use fairly stiff rods when fishing Targets.The top 2 being used are Live Targets and Ratttlin Raps.....Chubby Darters are fine at times, we use them mostly as throwback lures, and the new Size 4 Zippers have some nice colour choices. The new Northland Shad in the smallest size is also an excellent throwback lure.

[wall_eye_assasin]

Good to hear the bite is getting better, I have a few new Live targets to try while I am up there. We will be up there in 10 days so hope the bite picks up. I hope Canuck reads this and gives us an update. Hope we see you guys on the river or the Lake Jim. Take care and anyone with up to date river ice conditions or anything that would help us out please let us know. 10 more days WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO.............Kirk

[Myrt]

Headin up to the lake mon-wed with 2 Thorne Bros. 36in mh sweethearts, 10lb fireline on soro's reels with live targets, northland whistlers and thumpers for starters. Foreplay for March trip...love it.

[cam white]

calling for low 40's here monday... fresh snow today. If driving, watch for pressure ridges!