Flashing minnows Small baitfish darting through the current Aquatic insects near the surface Quick-moving forage fleeing predators Trout Smallmouth Bass Crappie Bright flash appeals to visual feeders Tight blade rotation stays effective in the current Performs well in shallow water where fish chase fast prey Creates a consistent action that fish quickly recognize Retrieve slightly faster in a strong current for steady blade spin Use silver blades in clear water and gold in slightly stained water Cast upstream for a natural drift toward feeding trout Downsize the lure for panfish in shallow, calm areas Crankbaits are highly effective freshwater lures designed to imitate injured or fleeing baitfish through their distinctive wobbling and diving action
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This said, if you own a sonar display on your boat or fishing kayak, you can likely get set up for ice fishing by combining this sonar unit with an ice fishing conversion kit, which are available from all major sonar brands
install the rod clamp (key #67) and the clamp bolts (key #68)
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You can throw the lipless up shallow and fish it a little quicker with your rod tip held high, and then follow the contour of the bottom as you cross over humps and drops, lowering your rod and slowing your retrieve to keep your bait near the bottom
