First Ice Greenbacks by Holly Chow 11-23-2010
gengberg November 23rd, 2010
First Ice Greenbacks
By Holly Chow Waiting for first safe ice is always hard but when you live just minutes from the walleye mecca of Canada and when you know in your heart what the fishing is like it seems even harder. The Red River and Lake Winnipeg have consistently produce monster greenbacks that bring anglers from across North America on a quest to land their dream walleye.
I am no exception, every time I step on the ice feels like the first time. First safe ice finds anglers on the Red River, hoping to land that monster. Later in the season someone magically turns that switch and the greenbacks have once again moved back out into the lake. Typically both Lake Winnipeg and the Red River make it easy for anglers as far as tackle is concerned. My preference is Xstream Flasher jigs with a tub of saltys and Chubby Darters, they are guaranteed to catch fish. Read More
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