Ice fishing lures for northerns, walleyes, and crappies...?

[jessica t]

Ok, if you read my other question then you would know that I am getting my boyfriend a little tackle box and filling it with ice fishing lures for christmas. However, I dont know anything about ice fishing (Im just an open water fisher) and going by the answers in my last post I kind of had to go by what he fishes for...and he said he fishes for northerns and walleyes and crappies...so now I am wondering...what are the best lures for ice fishing those types of fish?? Thanks sooo much for the help =D

[stop_makin_cents]

Have you checked prices on ice-jigs latley?

To fill a SMALL tackle-box full of Rapala-jigs (which are great for various species of fish) will cost you a small FORTUNE! They run about $4-$5 a piece!

Not to mention the Northland jigs (these are very popular), Swedish Pimples, Etc.

You could easily spend $100 and the box would be half-full!

Not to mention the fact that MOST of the time ice-fishermen use live/dead bait! This means you only need a hook, split-shot & foam bobber,(foam bobbers are like $2.99).

I still think you should get him a gift certificate to Bass Pro Shops or Cabelas.

But if you MUST give an actual present here's my picks:

1. A "glow-light", (This is a small flashlight-type device that "charges up" glow-in-the dark ice-jigs & lures) $5-$10

2. Any "Shimano" small tackle system.(Shimano makes nice tackle-box, storage "packs".) $15-$30

3. A "Buzz Stik" ice fishing rod in "lite" or "Medium". $12-$15

4. "Ice-armor" jacket & bibs. (You want to "impress" & "please" your man? Check to see if he has waterproof "Ice Armor" jacket & bibs! These will keep him totally WARM on the ice. This is a super nice gift but it ain't cheap. $180-$280)

5. Ice-cleats (put these on your shoes/boots so you don't slip on the ice) $8-$12

6. Warm wool socks & a pair of nice waterproof Boots. $15-$150

Here are some OTHER items you can purchase that will be just as important, (if not MORE important), than 14-20 ice-jigs that are smaller than a dime!

I still think the gift certificate concept is more sound.

Hope this helps ya? Good luck!

[sshorekennels]

Jessica, I am going to stick with my original answer. The lures I mentioned will work for most types of fish. the only thing I will add is that if he does not have a jigging rod, lures are not much use. Some ice fishermen do all their fishing with traps or tip-ups. You can get a nice jigging rod with a reel for about $25 and a few jigging lures will not cost you a lot of money. The tackle box does not have to be filled to the brim. Two or three jigging Rapalas and a couple Swedish Pimples will make him very happy. No need to go overboard.

[Mary Jo W]

wax worms
mousses....not sure if i spelled it right

[t65k3]

Small jigs.....