No matter how many fish you bring up the hole, it is so fun watching pike and bass come through so fast through the camera, it never gets old 😂 great video tons of action!
There need to be more videos like this with both topside and a good underwater camera shot never seen anything like this before very entertaining. Nice job.
it looks like you have a slip bobber in the right hole. Can you explain why you would use a slip bobber while ice fishing vs. simply setting the hook to depth and just dead stick it or jig it? Thanks for the video.
I hate losing lures to pike slicing through your line. I usually switch to using a steel leader once I see that the pike are really active but it still sucks to lose a brand new or favourite lure at first!
@@MC-ml3cn na its to straight out the trebbles mate when you get a snag. 100% 60lb is needed. its better for the fish so you dont leave trebbles around for other fish and birds
Really good underwater video. It seems to me that you need to add a wire trace with a snap link to the end of your line to prevent being bitten off. Traces are a standard setup for most Pike anglers where I'm from (UK).
Thanks Colin! Awesome you are from the UK! Welcome from Minnesota. Summer time I use them but ice fishing don't have to many issues but I will get a leader next season.
Absolutely brilliant video footage watching the Pike in clear view under the water and the burst of speed those pike move at. Yes most impressive footage
I used to ice fish and was always taught to jig very slowly in cold water as fish are lethargic during these times. But really enjoyed the underwater video. May have to start fishing again.
99% of the time pike don't want anything moving slowly in cold water - i will catch pike on a deadstick or when jigging for perch but when i bought an underwater cam i noticed that the amount of times i actually caught a pike on deadstick/slow jigging was 1 to 10 compared to when i was making noise or jigging with a big spoon/rapala looking for walleye. in the summer i catch untold amounts of "hammer handles" just fishing a worm or minnow off a bobber trying for gills and crappies
That's what I thought was gonna happen, tying the line through the spoon would be good if you were using a short leader of 20 or 30lb braid tied to a barrel swivel to eliminate twisting, then whatever you have spooled. Tie in a barrel swivel about a foot above your jig/ hook to guarantee the elimination of twist. Also, let em peel and put your tip way down in the water in thick ice, the edge of the ice will cut mono as fast as a tooth.
The night before you hit the ice take a few ice cube trays and a dozen or so mackerel. Cut the mackerel up and put some meat in your ice cube trays and pour fish oil, garlic oil in the trays. Let it freeze overnight, take the trays with you and drop a few down your hole every hour.
Yes they can! Summer time bass fishing. Always loosing my jigs. Call them $4 pike. And yes, if you can find the weeds in the winter you will find the fish! Thanks man.
@@BryanProkuski that’s why I don’t really like people who catch and release. If your not planning on eating it why fish I’m not hating just know that I have to constantly buy new baits and change up my game because yes fish learn what lures look like and learn how to avoid fishing tactics.
Fascinating Video in many ways as someone who frequently fishes Pike, Bass and Perch. It does affirm some of my experience. When bass typically strike, they hit hard fast and generally will not get off the hook, Pike seem more almost casual in their approach. I use spinners a lot and rarely will a bass become unhooked because when they hit they bite hard. Pike are hit and miss and I lose a number just because they only passively strike and the one hook sometimes does not set well. Watching this video seems to confirm that experience. I was blown away by the size, on video some of those fish looked fairly big, but when you brought them up, they were much smaller then I expected. Still interesting though.
This is because bass, perch, and panfish are all suction/inhalation feeders: they don't have teeth, and they usually swallow their prey whole, as they feed by taking a sudden gulp, creating a sharp inflow of water that pulls the prey into their mouth. Pike are toothed fish who rely on their bite to kill their prey and may bite it into pieces if it's too large, so they don't need to inhale the prey. Pike teeth are not patchy and are quite sharp; you can catch them ice fishing because you're a lot more likely to get the hook straight in their lip, but in other seasons you pretty much always need a wire leader as they can easily bite the line off as the first pike does in this video. I've had pike hit smaller fish that I was reeling in and ended up bringing them in with a mouth-shaped imprint of tooth marks on the body.
I always look forward to your videos. Love your peaceful approach and your reverence for the fish. I learn so much from watching these. Thanks for sharing your passion with all of us.
Thanks Ben! Glad you enjoy the videos. I like to keep it real and it's all about keeping these fish healthy and back to be caught again. The camera is a great learning tool. You are welcome and take care man!
Have you ever tried using live nightcrawlers for bait? Bass will eat them like candy. I actually caught a Pike off of live Nightcrawler trying to catch Bass and Bluegill.
I always keep an Emory board or nail file in the tackle box. Sharp hooks are the key to landing pike and muskie. Their mouths are like tough gristle and hooks won't immediately in them well if they're not sharp.
i have been looking for a good underwater cam for years . How deep under the ice was the bottom ? How much snow was there on the ice _? I wonder if you might need some extra lighting too .
Big fan of the channel. You need bigger prongs on your lures as when you set your hook the minnow head is not allowing for the prongs to reach past the bait. Either use smaller bait or bigger prongs for a more effective hook. I love your vids and I hate seeing fish get away after they’ve taken the bait. Keep it up man!
This is a perfect example of why I do not like catch and release fishing. Those pike have learned what is safe and what is not. They feel for hooks and can recognize an artificial lure.
The brand new spoon fluttering down on camera just adds insult to injury ! I think your getting a reaction bite from neutral pike. Thats why they arent committing. Great footage bud !
lol Right! I had to leave that spoon fluttering down in the video. Man, that thing looked good to. Next time... Glad you enjoyed the footage though. Thanks Adam!
@@BryanProkuski Thanks Buddy! Went out yesterday and very first cast I caught a HEAVY female brown, she had eggs so I let her go, I technically caught about 500 fish that day. lol
For pike? Spoons probably work best. Favorite color is gold. Slab rap is awesome too. Perch color. Otherwise live bait never fails. Pike can't resist a nice sucker minnow.
Fishing for pike without steelleader: I am directly out! Thats like loosing a fish on purpose and may be even killing it.
Yea its dumb you never fish for pike without a leader everyone knows that
banned in most spots in canada plus not allowed barbed hooks
@@CHUCKBALLER2024 forbidden in the most european countries so too!
100 lb flouro works too
@@CHUCKBALLER2024 ahh i didnt know they were banned havent been to ontario in 20 years
Just a tip: use leaders so the pike don’t snap off
I never fished north of OK and even I knew that. 😂
No matter how many fish you bring up the hole, it is so fun watching pike and bass come through so fast through the camera, it never gets old 😂 great video tons of action!
Isn't it! Never gets old like you say, Thanks Tate!
30 lb spider wire is thin as 5 lb plastic and you won’t lose fish: use a leader to, your killing fishbowl with lost hooks,,,,,,
There need to be more videos like this with both topside and a good underwater camera shot never seen anything like this before very entertaining. Nice job.
Thanks man! All my ice fishing videos are filmed like this. Check them out, enjoy!
Steel leader is a must with Pike! They are like a cross of shark and barracuda!
funny how a fishing yt channel guy doesn't know that...
What kind of fishing camera do you have ? I wanna buy one I just don't know what's a good one
I have a few different ones. The Marcum Pursuit HD is probably my favorite at the moment,.
I've ice fished 50 years and I gotta say this was fun to watch
That is awesome Stu! You got some years in for sure! I'm working on mine. Take care and Glad you enjoyed it.
You need to make sure you have thicker line and make sure the fish can take line and don’t real strate away as well
The Bob Ross of ice fishing. Loving it!
That's awesome. Thanks man.
it looks like you have a slip bobber in the right hole. Can you explain why you would use a slip bobber while ice fishing vs. simply setting the hook to depth and just dead stick it or jig it? Thanks for the video.
I hate losing lures to pike slicing through your line. I usually switch to using a steel leader once I see that the pike are really active but it still sucks to lose a brand new or favourite lure at first!
always use 60lb braid and a pike trace leader
@@TheDonnyOne 60lb main line? Def not necessary. Way overkill. 20lb is good enough for large pike. I use 12 lb main.
@@MC-ml3cn na its to straight out the trebbles mate when you get a snag. 100% 60lb is needed. its better for the fish so you dont leave trebbles around for other fish and birds
@@MC-ml3cn you dont know what your talking about go away
@@TheDonnyOne lmfao, sounds like you don't have a clue if you fish with 60lb
This is the funniest fishing video I’ve ever watched. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Your drag is to lose and horse them a little much otherwise you would be catching those pike
Ya it could of used a few notches tighter. Would of been a wild day if all those came topside. Still was a blast.
I'm still amazed that you're surprised when pike break you off when you're fishing with no leader.
Really good underwater video. It seems to me that you need to add a wire trace with a snap link to the end of your line to prevent being bitten off. Traces are a standard setup for most Pike anglers where I'm from (UK).
Please explain and include links... i am.new to this
@@Thorntonfamilyhomestead - look up steel leaders. I always use steel leaders and heavy line for pike, otherwise you will lose most of them.
Thanks Colin! Awesome you are from the UK! Welcome from Minnesota. Summer time I use them but ice fishing don't have to many issues but I will get a leader next season.
@@Thorntonfamilyhomestead Any store that sells fishing gear will sell steel leaders, some even come pre set up
Absolutely brilliant video footage watching the Pike in clear view under the water and the burst of speed those pike move at. Yes most impressive footage
great vid. not easy to keep a dialogue going that long but this cat manages to keep it light and entertaining with the action and the commentary. Fun!
Thanks Kevin! Glad you enjoyed this one.
This was so humorous. Dang fish !!! Thanks cool camera setup
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.
Some of the best under water footage I’ve seen this year Bryan!!! Keep em comin !! And please buy a hook sharper 🤣
lol... Thanks Jeff! This one was a good one. I'll keep them coming for sure and Yes... hook sharpener for sure!
Привет, что так часто и быстро дергаеш? Удочки надо более жесткие и подсекать сильно
simply amazing watching fishes underwater , looking at the lures! I love IT!!😍
I used to ice fish and was always taught to jig very slowly in cold water as fish are lethargic during these times. But really enjoyed the underwater video. May have to start fishing again.
99% of the time pike don't want anything moving slowly in cold water - i will catch pike on a deadstick or when jigging for perch but when i bought an underwater cam i noticed that the amount of times i actually caught a pike on deadstick/slow jigging was 1 to 10 compared to when i was making noise or jigging with a big spoon/rapala looking for walleye. in the summer i catch untold amounts of "hammer handles" just fishing a worm or minnow off a bobber trying for gills and crappies
Agreed. You can see that the perch and pike are intrigued but not interested in attacking until the lure slows down. Too vigorous and too fast.
Yes! I feel like im right there with ya. !
Awesome! Have others say that too. Glad I can bring that experience.
That's what I thought was gonna happen, tying the line through the spoon would be good if you were using a short leader of 20 or 30lb braid tied to a barrel swivel to eliminate twisting, then whatever you have spooled. Tie in a barrel swivel about a foot above your jig/ hook to guarantee the elimination of twist. Also, let em peel and put your tip way down in the water in thick ice, the edge of the ice will cut mono as fast as a tooth.
American fishing guide - 1. hook fish 2. reel it in as fast as you fuckin' can.
@@Heartandthehead works like a charm!
The night before you hit the ice take a few ice cube trays and a dozen or so mackerel. Cut the mackerel up and put some meat in your ice cube trays and pour fish oil, garlic oil in the trays. Let it freeze overnight, take the trays with you and drop a few down your hole every hour.
I have seen soooo many fishing videos but this one I enjoyed so much. Thank you and well done
Well thank you. Glad you enjoyed!
What an amazing aquascqpe in the bottom of this lake!
Thanks! Love filming underwater.
Those darn toothy critters can get expensive when they start biting lures off! Winter weeds are always productive. Nice job bud...
Yes they can! Summer time bass fishing. Always loosing my jigs. Call them $4 pike. And yes, if you can find the weeds in the winter you will find the fish! Thanks man.
@@BryanProkuski did you consider cutting a large sight fishing hole like 5 feet long and 3 feet across…
@@kevingunnery5470 No, but thats a good idea for next year!
Bryan Prokuski are you from Poland?
The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Makes us always wanting more...
Right! Always brings us back. Just never know!
"This guy doesn't even know what he's doing"
No - he knows EXACTLY what he's doing
lol.. Right! I think he does, He has seen this trick before.
@@BryanProkuski that’s why I don’t really like people who catch and release. If your not planning on eating it why fish I’m not hating just know that I have to constantly buy new baits and change up my game because yes fish learn what lures look like and learn how to avoid fishing tactics.
@@rofishy2 Better to have fish that are difficult to catch than to have no fish.
Your jigging at fish strikes 10:41 and 13:10 are longer faster jigs. That seems to trigger them more than the short bounces you were doing earlier.
Past experience, ive often went to a different bait when the pike start staring like that. Its worked more than it hasnt. Sweet video and footage. 👍👍
For sure! Change it up. Glad you enjoyed the video.
its like an underwater forest. amazing view
Right! Amazing for sure!
Fascinating Video in many ways as someone who frequently fishes Pike, Bass and Perch. It does affirm some of my experience. When bass typically strike, they hit hard fast and generally will not get off the hook, Pike seem more almost casual in their approach. I use spinners a lot and rarely will a bass become unhooked because when they hit they bite hard. Pike are hit and miss and I lose a number just because they only passively strike and the one hook sometimes does not set well. Watching this video seems to confirm that experience.
I was blown away by the size, on video some of those fish looked fairly big, but when you brought them up, they were much smaller then I expected. Still interesting though.
This is because bass, perch, and panfish are all suction/inhalation feeders: they don't have teeth, and they usually swallow their prey whole, as they feed by taking a sudden gulp, creating a sharp inflow of water that pulls the prey into their mouth.
Pike are toothed fish who rely on their bite to kill their prey and may bite it into pieces if it's too large, so they don't need to inhale the prey. Pike teeth are not patchy and are quite sharp; you can catch them ice fishing because you're a lot more likely to get the hook straight in their lip, but in other seasons you pretty much always need a wire leader as they can easily bite the line off as the first pike does in this video. I've had pike hit smaller fish that I was reeling in and ended up bringing them in with a mouth-shaped imprint of tooth marks on the body.
Excellent footage Bryan! You have a nice setup. Da Bears!
Thanks Jeff. Glad you enjoyed this one. GO BEARS!
I always look forward to your videos. Love your peaceful approach and your reverence for the fish. I learn so much from watching these. Thanks for sharing your passion with all of us.
Thanks Ben! Glad you enjoy the videos. I like to keep it real and it's all about keeping these fish healthy and back to be caught again. The camera is a great learning tool. You are welcome and take care man!
“I’m good at fishing, I’m just not good at catching” lol that’s hilarious, same here same here😂😂
lol...So true! Just how it goes somedays.
Great video! I just started fishing last year and I find the underwater videos really help me to learn fish behaviour.
Thank you! Awesome you just got into fishing. The underwater video give you a nice look at the fish behavior. Good luck, Any questions let me know !
11:26 I was watching your rod wondering when you would notice the float had been going under. Nice fish.
Glad you were watching cuz I was not lol.
Tighten your drag if you don’t wanna loose good fish like that
Agreed! You could hear me clicking it tighter after every loss but guess I'll crank er down next time.
At 5:14....."This guy doesn't even know what he's doing"!!!.....I think he knows EXACTLY what he's doing, LOL.
lol.. Right!
A quick strike rig is the way to go. I have a few places where I use live bait and being able to set the hook right away is good.
“This guy doesn’t even know what he’s doing” Funniest comment yet on a fishing vid ! LOL!
lol..He didn't. Love it!
you need a wire leader
Ya probably could of had a leader on.
So much fun watching these fishes get caught. Thanks for the video.
You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed!
I always was curious if fish were checking out my lures or bait. Now I know. Of course they are!
Right! Just cause you never got a bite doesn't mean fish didn't though all day checked it out.
5:08 that fish knows what you are up to. Lol
yes he does!
Very cool video!!! I find myself yelling at the fish to take the bait 🤣. Awesome vids!!!…….Thank you 👍🎣
Thanks Kevin! Right! Gotta yell at them when you can see them just sitting there. Too much fun.
This is so fun to watch... Very addictive
Thanks! Very addictive like you say.
Have you ever tried using live nightcrawlers for bait? Bass will eat them like candy. I actually caught a
Pike off of live Nightcrawler trying to catch Bass and Bluegill.
what do you do if you don't have video to help tell you when to set the hook and you're going by feel?
Yes off feel. Camera actually works against you sometimes as you set the hook of watching and not feel and they never really had it.
5:15 “This guy doesn’t know what he’s doing.” I beg to differ.
I always keep an Emory board or nail file in the tackle box. Sharp hooks are the key to landing pike and muskie. Their mouths are like tough gristle and hooks won't immediately in them well if they're not sharp.
Not a bad idea
The reason why he keeps losing all of those fish 🐠 is because his drag is so low and it’s annoying
Why do you care
2:56 the fish in the back🤣
lol right! Man these pike come out of now where fast.
This is awesome! We use a huge 5 diamond spoon with a golf ball for a spearing decoy
Thanks. 5 of Diamonds is where it's at for pike! Bet it works great for spearing.
Fun video. Friendly suggestion....
Start carrying a good size magnet in your vehicle. Would have made for an easy recovery on the gold lure
I think that guy knows exactly what he's doing. Smart like a fox
lol.. Right!
i have been looking for a good underwater cam for years . How deep under the ice was the bottom ? How much snow was there on the ice _? I wonder if you might need some extra lighting too .
I was fishing in 12 feet. camera was probable 8-10 ft down with a foot of snow on top. This lake is super clear which helps too.
That bass loss 🤣🤣 classic great footage- try scent on lures next time perhaps
Thanks! will do
Mighty nice fish, both down below and through the hole.
Thanks William!
12:29 The Pike is like NOPE!!!😂😂😂
What type of camera set up?
i like how one of the purch were down there and he's like did you just fall out of the sky
I always get anxious when the fish play with the bait. Maybe that is why I need beer when I fish.
Ultimate Fisher. Nice underwater cam.
Thanks
Big fan of the channel. You need bigger prongs on your lures as when you set your hook the minnow head is not allowing for the prongs to reach past the bait. Either use smaller bait or bigger prongs for a more effective hook. I love your vids and I hate seeing fish get away after they’ve taken the bait. Keep it up man!
Thanks Bradyn! Glad you enjoy the videos.
in front of the camera they look like giants 🤣
Yes they do!
How do you find the weed lines in a new lake? Just drilling tons of new holes and seeing what's down there until you find the edges?
LOL, at 10:40 when you reeling in the bass, i saw the stick in other hole go crazy, was thinking you had a 2nd fish on
Right! Until I did minute later lol
That first lure had really great action!
I agree!
I had more fun watching than me fishing, thank you
lol Thanks William! Glad you enjoyed this one.
This is a perfect example of why I do not like catch and release fishing. Those pike have learned what is safe and what is not. They feel for hooks and can recognize an artificial lure.
Better to have fish that are difficult to catch than to have no fish.
The brand new spoon fluttering down on camera just adds insult to injury ! I think your getting a reaction bite from neutral pike. Thats why they arent committing. Great footage bud !
lol Right! I had to leave that spoon fluttering down in the video. Man, that thing looked good to. Next time... Glad you enjoyed the footage though. Thanks Adam!
Your luck is incredible
lol.. tell me about it
This is the fish equivalent of ending up on an alien spaceship.
lol awesome
Great video I just learned pike eat hotdogs on a spoon caught like 10 pike in an hour or so 👌
Heck yeah they do! Thanks Dave!
🤣🤣 the pike was too smart for ya 😂😂
Yes they were this day
Wonderful video thank you👏👏
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.
loved the footage. lots of fun to watch. I'll be looking for you from now on.
Glad you enjoyed. Ice season will be right around the corner. Enjoy!
Looks like your rod is very soft for pike. It's great for perch and maybe for bass, but for pike and zander harded rod is preffered.
Great uw shots!
nice footage fish wow fresh fish enjoyed your fishings good ideas
Thanks! Glad you been enjoying the footage!
I got skunked today at Georgetown Lake in CO, fish kept hitting my lure but I just could not set that darn hook! These fish are way smart! Fun!
That will happen but what keeps us going back! Good luck next time out.
@@BryanProkuski Thanks Buddy! Went out yesterday and very first cast I caught a HEAVY female brown, she had eggs so I let her go, I technically caught about 500 fish that day. lol
Really funny that pike smelling the lure :)))))
He knew what was up!
You losing that big bass hurt me lol 😆
lol... oh man, that hurt me too. How did he get off!
@@BryanProkuski love your content keep it up
@@hunterwiest6039 Thanks Hunter!
What's the best lure you suggest?
For pike? Spoons probably work best. Favorite color is gold. Slab rap is awesome too. Perch color. Otherwise live bait never fails. Pike can't resist a nice sucker minnow.
What a cool perspective!
Thanks! I love ice fishing with the underwater camera. A lot of fun to watch and learn a lot too.
Fun & entertaining to have a camera in the water!!!
Yes it is. Keeps it entertaining for sure!
This is some of the coolest footage I've ever seen
Thanks! I love ice fishing with the underwater camera. Won't be long and winter will be here and get back out there!
Yes bro this is AWESOME!
Thanks man! Can't wait for ice to get back out there!
I love it when you post up Bryan. Thanks to you I bought myself a underwater camera and man, best thing I bought!
Awesome Bindee! It's a game changer for sure. You will learn a lot too with it. Bet you are loving it. Thanks man!
Great videos what camera is this? Do you use this cam in the summer also off your boat? Thanks
Thanks! It is an Aqua Vu HD 7i Pro. I do you use it in the summer once in a while but mainly in the winter.
Nice filming good work and nice catchin
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video!
lol the Bass was like... 'sure, why not'
Got a new subscriber! Twin cities stand up!
Cant wait for ice again lol!
Thanks! Love me some ice fishing! Lets go!
That pike is looking at the bait thinking, there’s something fishy here!
lol Right! He has seen this trick before.
What camera under water are you using?
Aqua Vu HD 7i Pro
What kind of camera is this??
Aqua Vu HD7i Pro
@@BryanProkuski thanks man!
@@themaineiac207 welcome
Do you Sharpen your hooks. It may help o the misses
I will after this
It looks we are looking at an aquarium.
Fascinating.
Right! Pretty cool down there. Never know what will swim through.
Beautiful underwater video. It's cool to watch directly fishing behaviour. Amazing!
Thanks Gabriel! Very cool to see their behavior underwater.