March Madness

[IceHawk]

Well the late ice panfish bite is starting to show signs of improvement. Over the course of the last few days I have witnessed incresed activity in the water colum. The fish are starting to get aggressive and aren't as slugggish as they have been most of the winter. I have been finding nice crappies starting to stage on interior flats 8-12 ft of water near the breaklines. These fish are getting aggressive and are willing to chase presenatations rather than just takeing a look. I have also been finding the crappies tight to the ice in the early mornings. It's not been uncommon to see fish 2-3 ft under the ice. I have been haveing my best luck on Custom Jig and Spins Ratso's,Rat finkees etc. It seems the plastics have been the key lately. Just a heads up that the best bite is comeing but things are starting to heat up.

[slim1]

I've noticed the same thing. Once the crappies get agressive they will move to just below the ice so if your marking fish 3-7 feet down make sure to check it out, bring that bait up and you will be amazed at how aggresive they are.