right at ice out you can get on some really good bass as soon as the ice is off by ripping blade baits. fish paralell to the breaks in 5 foot incraments like 10, 15 and then 20 fow til ya find where they are holding. then pound that depth around the breaks. it is VERY aggressive fishing and a purely reaction bite. but very effective in cold 34-48 degree water. and all that ripping keeps ya warm!
Just cast out ,let it hit bottm and rip the rod from 9to 12. they will hit it on the fall and you might feel a small thud. Most i just hook as i start my next rip of the rod. awesome way to start the year!!
plus the walleye dig it too!!