I use spoons quite a bit through the ice. Developed a few with a painter friend - check out RJ Lures.
In summer months I'm more likely to troll spoons, although I do jig a new development we're working on a lot, with great success.
Trolling spoons, either behind a jet diver or a 3 way bell sinker is still challenging me quite a bit. I get hit tons, that's not a problem, but they don't get a hook in them to bring them to the boat. Not really sure how I can get hit so much and over 50% never get hooked up. When they work, they really work....
Most people would be amazed at the size of lures I jig through the ice, and rarely use any live bait. I run pretty fast and hard on the ice, will drill 70-100 holes most days. Aggressive jigging get's their attention, then love the flash of a falling spoon.
