When it comes to fishing sag-bellied jumbo perch through the ice, it’s best to have a bunch of different artificial and live bait on hand. Notorious for how finicky they can be, jumbo perch can easily ...

Why Ice Fish for Perch? Yellow perch are some of the best-tasting freshwater fish. And when they're in a biting mood, they will hit just about any lure they can fit in their mouths. Other times, ...

What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

The Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch are biting along the Ohio shoreline, although emerging mayflies are slowing the action. White bass have moved into the Avon Point area and a unique bluegill bite ...

Best baits continue to be egg sacs, treated egg skein and jigs. Colors vary, but when the water is off-color, use something bright. Night fishing in Olcott Harbor continues to be good with glow spoons ...