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Also question is, are smelt attracted to light?

The smelt can be anywhere, though anglers typically submerge lights to attract them to where they're fishing. It's an old story; the lights attract the plankton, which attract the minnows, which attract the smelt.

One may also ask, can you catch smelt during the day? Smelt are usually not active during the day time. They're there, but only one or two will bite. If you find a place where the Deeper fish finder shows a cluster of smelt – that's the place to set up. The simplest ice fishing rod with a spring bobber that you can find in any fishing shop will do just fine.

Subsequently, one may also ask, is smelt good bait?

You don't have to restrict yourself to smelt, either. Anchovies, sprats and even small pilchards work well, too. Two or three smelt makes a nice, small bait, with as many as you think you can cast being the general 'rule' for larger specimens.

What is the best bait for smelt fishing?

According to the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, anchovies, silversides, small herring, alewives and other small bait fish make good smelt bait. Smelt fishermen can use these fish whole and live; however, most prefer to use them as cut bait.