The W5 (2-inch) and W7 (2¾-inch) models are good sizes. For trophy walleyes, try the 3½-inch W9. Try glow colors when fishing after dark. A VMC Rattle Spoon tipped with a fathead minnow head ...

When I think of early ice fishing locations for walleyes, I think of rocks, gravel or weeds, in relatively shallow water. Depending on the lake, that could range from 5 feet to 15 feet.