This year’s best walleye fishery here in Michigan continues to be Saginaw Bay. With only a few dry spells reported this winter, the fish seem to be back in a biting mood in only a day or so.
Top lures this year:
#1 Do-Jigger: Far and away you hear about more fish being taken on this lure produced by Bay de Noc Lures. Once forgotten this old favorite is finding new life in the recent years on the ice. That number one is also the size that seems to be producing the best out on the bay.
Northland Fireball Jig: This short shanked live bait jig which has a spot for a Sting’r hook has been a fav recently by locals on the bay. 1/4 and 1/8 sizes are working best. Balance the weight of the jig to the size of the minnows you are using.
Anything Silver: If all else fails while fishing Saginaw Bay, throw on something small and shining like an ol’ silver dollar. This color has been money this winter, pun intended. Make the base of any spoon you have, or if you have metallic jigs, throw down silver!