bug fish box 3 Waters Big Console nymphs or a nice combination of all. Umpqua Bug Locker #169V Fly

Then, take the bait and bend it slightly, insert the hook point into the midsection of the bait, pull the bait straight and skin hook the point to make the rig weedless

Focus on depth changes, creek backs, and cover

Pros Excellent mapping Can be used as a flasher or in 2D mode Good Target Separation Versatile can use open water and ice fishing seasons Portable Cons Uses lots of battery power The screen can be hard to read on sunny days Need to remove gloves to operate Need to buy a shuttle and an ice transducer Need to buy a battery Best Sonar for Ice Fishing / Best for Ice & Open Water : Garmin Livescope In my opinion, the absolute best sonar for ice fishing is a Garmin Livescope setup because this technology lets you see your lure, fish, and structure in a 360-degree circle up to 100 feet around you by simply turning your transducer

And big hooks are for saltwater fishing hook sizes and are made to endure heavy wire gauge, multiple points, and toothy predators