Hard Water and Ice Jigs

I don't know about anybody else but I do other fishing besides just fly fishing. Especially when it comes to putting a little food on the table. While Pike, Walleye, Perch and Bluegill can all be caught on a fly rod, I tend to chase them with more "conventional" equipment. This time of year the lakes should be frozen over and the hard water fishing begins. Tip-up and jigging rods rule the day.

This past weekend I was fortunate to attend the Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi, Mi. While checking out some of the ice fishing equipment and lures for sale I noticed a small ice fishing jig for perch.  All they are is a small painted jig head with Krystal Flash tied to the hook. Very simple tie. Instead of purchasing the completed jigs I figured I would pick up a few of the jig heads and tie up a few of my own. Here is what I came up with.

Krystal Flash Ice Jig

Krystal Flash Ice Jig

Hook - 1/80 or 1/64 oz Jig Your Choice of Color

Thread - 8/0 Uni To Match Body

Body - Krystal Flash Your Choice of Color

Step One

Start Thread

Step Two

Tie in Krystal Flash and Whip Finish

Step Three

Trim Krystal Flash to Desired Length