There are times when suspended fish dominate the ice fishing world.  There are times when it seems that the only crappies you can get to bite are the suspended fish.  So what are the best tactics to find and catch these fish?  Here is a tried and true method to find them

It is no secret that deep holes (think 20-40 feet of water) are great locations to find wintertime panfish.  Target these areas, especially if the hole is drastic and rather small in size.  Drill many holes with your auger and use your ice fishing flasher to look down each hole.  It won't be hard to find the suspended fish as they will show up on your screen 10-15 feet from the bottom as a fairly sizeable line on your flasher.  Once you locate them all it takes to catch them most of the time is to dangle your presentation over their heads.  The fish at the top of the suspension tend to be the most willing to bite, so target them first.  Simply keep your bait above the top of the school and jig it.  The fish will tell you what they want. 

Try this tactice the next time you are on the ice.  It is a great producer of winter time panfish.