And when fish ARE caught, a quick check of a quality depth finder can show how deep, what type bottom was there, and if there were drop-offs, "humps", grass beds and other undulations nearby, as well as what the water temperature is
Once they get into that late pre-spawn pattern in the creeks, a buzzbait early in the morning and late in the day can be deadly
A good pair of needlenosed pliers, and possibly a set of durable gloves should be at the ready to deal with unhooking the toothy mouth of the pickerel
Theyre breathable while also being super durable
With minimal snow cover on the ice, access is easy, and Codys team is currently moving fish houses with pickups