[sportsman625]

I've heard fishing when the ice starts to recede from the shore line it is a good time to fish. Any truth in the matter? Is so what are the recommended methods? Cabin fever is getting to me have to do something. Lou

 

[Brown Trout]

I always like to fish the ice-out. Mostly for trout, but panfish as well. Once we get a few warm rains, try by inlets where you'll have more open water to cast to. I've nailed some lunker browns on the reservoirs in West./Putnam as well as walleyes and panfish in the inlets. Lakes known for their trout like Kensico can be great anywhere along the shoreline. Many times I over cast onto the ice and then hop the lure to the ice edge and let it drop to the bottom before retreiving. Good Luck. I think it may be awhile before there's enough water to cast into!! No more Snow Pleeeaase.

 

[flukerr]

Ice out....

Alot of the lakes here on the island are completely free of ice from all this rain we had.

One pattern that i have found to work when the ice starts to back off in an in-line spinner for largemouths. Nice and slow is the tempo.....

 

[618586]

use powerbait or scent

helps revive the senses lol good luck an dress warm