Best Ice Fishing Jigs for Walleye
Tungsten > Lead
Tungsten is 30% heavier than lead at the same size. Smaller silhouette + faster drop = more strikes. Critical for finicky walleyes through the ice.
Size: 1/16 oz to 1/8 oz
Most ice walleyes hit 1/16 oz tungsten with a small minnow head. Larger 1/8 oz only when the fish are deep (28+ ft) or active.
Color: Glow + Gold
Glow paint that charges off a flashlight is the iceman's go-to. Gold + glow combo at first/last light. Black + glow at midday.
Rig: Tip-up + Jig Combo
Set 2 tip-ups baited with shiners + jig with the third rod. Tip-ups catch big walleyes; jig catches more numbers.
Tip a Minnow Head
Empty tungsten = no strikes. ALWAYS tip with a fathead minnow head. The scent + flutter triggers strikes.
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