![]() ![]() ![]() The design of the bait hasn’t changed over time, though it’s now offered in dozens of fancy painted colors and prism-tape finishes. If I had a penny for every fish the Swedish Pimple has caught through the ice, I wouldn’t need to work. When you begin a rundown of the best walleye baits and perch lures with a classic, it’s only fitting that you close with one as well. It’s available in numerous sizes, shapes and finishes to match almost any scenario you come across. This lure is widely popular among panfish and perch anglers, but it’s a sleeper for even the pickiest hard-water walleyes. This allows you to use larger live bait or plastics and still have enough hook gap to get a solid hookup. These jigs hang on the line at a 45-degree angle, and have hooks that are much larger than anything else in the same class. That’s one reason I like the Clam XL and XXL. It’s denser than lead, so you can use small lures when fish are finicky and have enough weight to quickly get back down into a school of biting fish. ![]() Tungsten has changed the way ice angler’s fish for panfish. Aside from the enticing action caused by the thin, flat sides, it’s available in dozens of eye-catching glow, UV and plated finishes. Tip the hook with a minnow head when fish are size sensitive, or three full minnows if you’re having trouble drawing fish in. The custom rattle draws fish in when jigged aggressively, but don’t be afraid to slow down at times and simply fish it without any movement at all. This jig has flatter sides than many other similar lures, and while sizes are available up to ¾ ounce, the smaller ¼ and 3/8 ounce models seem to be much more effective, especially if water depth and current allow you to see it on your electronics. The Rattle Streak is one of my go-to baits for Great Lakes walleye and perch, whether I’m fishing on open or hard-water. ![]()
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