Saturday, July 7, 2012

Ice Fishing Traps Might Yield A Tasty Catch

By Goldie Booker


It might surprise many people to discover that many species of fish are still energetically seeking out prey even when the water temperature is very cold. It is true that fish often slow down when the water is cold and it affects all fishes' metabolism. Some species are well adapted to extreme cold and actively feed at the north pole. It is this fact that can make ice fishing traps a wonderful strategy.

Perch are famous for staying active in the Great Lakes. Locals say they are most active right after the surface freezes. They are after the last bits of food that blew in with the wind and are in fact more sheltered by the ice. These are excellent fish to catch in mass, using either angling techniques or a steel cage. The method boils down to how the species feed and perch will school in some instances.

Traps are excellent for fish that hang around the bottom most of the time. They are great for fish that school, if those fish are small and like to swarm a bait. Multiple entrances work for these varieties. Many fish will cling to the bottom because it is warmer.

This means that cages can be surprisingly productive during this time of year. Readily available food is less common in winter and fish feel compelled to take the bait. They will wiggle through the tiny entrance just for a morsel. One trap might result in several fish.

There are plenty of different cages to purchase, from steel boxes with mesh walls to ones with steel bars. They come in many sizes and can have one, two, or three entrances. There are many options for the many species and their feeding habits.

ice fishing traps are great for anyone who wishes to catch more than is possible on a rod and reel. Th best part is they can be set and left to work on their own. A person does not have to sit around in cold weather to get what they need.




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