I'll tell you what this is one of the best videos I've seen on how to set up a hand line which I do appreciate since I'm going to be new to it this year thank you for all your crucial information much appreciated
Hold do you not mention the St. Clair river for handlining? In my opinion, more people pull wire on the SCR than the Detroit river 2 fold. I learned to pull wire 42 yrs ago on the SCR🤙😎🎣
As I mentioned I was born over in Wyandotte where handlining started, 58 yrs ago come this August, before moving down to Lake Erie. Honestly, I don't pull wire up there because I don't have too. Once the MWT is out of Detroit, will be trolling or snap jigging hair on Lake Erie where the truly big fish hang out. Is it a great fishery, for sure, have a lot of friends who live in the area who also enjoy whipping, but why drive up there when it is less than 15 min to either Sterling or Bolles down here when fun fishing.
This is a great video, I am looking to learn more about hand lining after seeing many guys doing it on the St Clair river while I am out whipping. One question, do you think this technique might work in Lake Erie trolling?
It will work anywhere, but is best suited for river fishing in stained to dirty water situations. If you want to practice though, Lake Erie is a great place to start simply because it will allow you to practice, get a feel for bites, without having to worry about snagging or breaking bills off your floaters.
That is awesome, have been using their products since I was kid, starting out with their tip up line! The Hard Nylon is perfect for pulling wire. Speaking of back in the day, had to play football against Capac my jr year, which is sort of up by you!
I started out pulling Night Stalkers at the Rencen and later began pulling Long A Bombers straight up stream in 50 fow. Now I normally pull F9's or smaller, but those big baits have their nights!
Great question, and yes and no would be the answer. I am up there in early spring where the water temps are hovering around 40', where the Rapala style body baits shine. If I were to pull meat, would switch my blades to either indiana's or willow blades, less resistance in the water, where colorado's would pull down more. Late May or the month of June, colorado's do work on a bottom bouncer going downriver, but the harness lengths are 20 to 36 inch, versus the longer leads on a handline lead.
Hey chuck thank you for the info… I am brand new to this I usually fish from north of the ren center to the mouth of lake st Clare as the boat I fish on is stationed on belle isle. I’m confused on what I should run and how exactly to set up the lines it sounds like I should run the 30 and 10 food set up with your recommended lures and weights. But I’m confused as to how to set up and in what order to tie these lines together. Is there another video on YT that you could point me to? Or should I bother someone at one of the tackle shops? (I live in Taylor) thank man! and I appreciate the knowledge
Chuck I run the Riviera Kachman reels and they have the black bristles on top and bottom do guys remove those I’ve actually had them slow down the spring loaded line retrieve and have gotten some backlashes before and I think that’s causing it.
I wish I had a good answer for you Glenn, have never used the Riv's, but I know a few that do, if you like you can email me some pics at fishingwithmace@yahoo.com and can try to get some information for you!
I'll tell you what this is one of the best videos I've seen on how to set up a hand line which I do appreciate since I'm going to be new to it this year thank you for all your crucial information much appreciated
I appreciate your kind words, and I'm glad you found it helpful... thank you!
YOU are right about Gerry Hinton and Sal!!! GREAT Men and very knowledgeable
Yes they are, the best 😎
Just bought a ton of stuff from John L to learn handlining..watching videos to try and learn WTF to do . Thanks for the info.
Very informative, thank you
I just got a gold cap from my late uncles estate. Long time walleye fisherman, can’t wait to try it out. You probably knew him.
Sorry for your loss bud
Hold do you not mention the St. Clair river for handlining? In my opinion, more people pull wire on the SCR than the Detroit river 2 fold. I learned to pull wire 42 yrs ago on the SCR🤙😎🎣
As I mentioned I was born over in Wyandotte where handlining started, 58 yrs ago come this August, before moving down to Lake Erie. Honestly, I don't pull wire up there because I don't have too. Once the MWT is out of Detroit, will be trolling or snap jigging hair on Lake Erie where the truly big fish hang out. Is it a great fishery, for sure, have a lot of friends who live in the area who also enjoy whipping, but why drive up there when it is less than 15 min to either Sterling or Bolles down here when fun fishing.
Lakeside fishing shop in SCS has everything for handlining. Always have…
agreed, and picked up my leader wheels there, and even last year, the hard nylon from Mason for my leaders
This is a great video, I am looking to learn more about hand lining after seeing many guys doing it on the St Clair river while I am out whipping. One question, do you think this technique might work in Lake Erie trolling?
It will work anywhere, but is best suited for river fishing in stained to dirty water situations. If you want to practice though, Lake Erie is a great place to start simply because it will allow you to practice, get a feel for bites, without having to worry about snagging or breaking bills off your floaters.
Mason tackle company is in my hometown in Otisville mi. Closer to the thumb…northeast of flint.
Great video by the way. I prob shoulda led with that. Talk about informative! Thank you sir
That is awesome, have been using their products since I was kid, starting out with their tip up line! The Hard Nylon is perfect for pulling wire. Speaking of back in the day, had to play football against Capac my jr year, which is sort of up by you!
@@danielstrother2494 I appreciate that, thank you!
I started out pulling Night Stalkers at the Rencen and later began pulling Long A Bombers straight up stream in 50 fow. Now I normally pull F9's or smaller, but those big baits have their nights!
Absolutely they do😎
@@chuckmasonfishingmichigan Great video Chuck! I always like to get other wire liner's pointers and new tricks to try myself
Great Video. All of your baits we're Rap style baits. Do or can you pull worm harness's or would that not work and why? Thanks.
Great question, and yes and no would be the answer. I am up there in early spring where the water temps are hovering around 40', where the Rapala style body baits shine. If I were to pull meat, would switch my blades to either indiana's or willow blades, less resistance in the water, where colorado's would pull down more. Late May or the month of June, colorado's do work on a bottom bouncer going downriver, but the harness lengths are 20 to 36 inch, versus the longer leads on a handline lead.
Great video
Appreciate that, this was a fun one to do because it is so close to home for me!
Hey chuck thank you for the info… I am brand new to this I usually fish from north of the ren center to the mouth of lake st Clare as the boat I fish on is stationed on belle isle. I’m confused on what I should run and how exactly to set up the lines it sounds like I should run the 30 and 10 food set up with your recommended lures and weights. But I’m confused as to how to set up and in what order to tie these lines together. Is there another video on YT that you could point me to? Or should I bother someone at one of the tackle shops? (I live in Taylor) thank man! and I appreciate the knowledge
When you say what order, do you mean on the shank?
Chuck I run the Riviera Kachman reels and they have the black bristles on top and bottom do guys remove those I’ve actually had them slow down the spring loaded line retrieve and have gotten some backlashes before and I think that’s causing it.
I wish I had a good answer for you Glenn, have never used the Riv's, but I know a few that do, if you like you can email me some pics at fishingwithmace@yahoo.com and can try to get some information for you!
What is the lb test of the steel line on the reel? Is it one strand , plastic coated?
60 lb, coated 👍
@@chuckmasonfishingmichigan single strand ?
@@michaelculhane2644 7 strand
Can you handline all year
You can, there are resident fish in the river. That said, the best fishing though is from ice out to late May, and sometimes into June.
People handline St Clair all year
Negative on the dip net. They don’t have any hand lining stuff
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Andy's in Melvindale . .@@chuckmasonfishingmichigan
Lakeside tackle on the Eastside
10 and Jefferson