Ice Fishing Mille Lacs Lake (Game Warden Stops Me)

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  • Опубліковано 22 січ 2022
  • The Mid winter walleye bite is slow right now on the lake but the perch bite never fails. Sight fishing them with an Aqua Vu HD71 Pro. Enjoy!
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  • @jonathanseagull.4551
    @jonathanseagull.4551 2 роки тому +9

    I was ice fishing in upstate NY years ago, a game warden came up to us and asked us for our Liscences . We showed him them and he went on his way. We went back to the same spot the next day. The same game warden came up to us and asked us for our Liscence again . My buddy said don't you remember us from yesterday, he said no I don't. My buddy picked up a perch We had and bit it's head off and spit it on the ice . He said will you remember us now , he said yes I will. We never saw him again.

  • @djomegaminus
    @djomegaminus 2 роки тому +8

    Way to put a smile on my face on this snowy Sunday mornin'. Legit my favorite ice fishing videos. Could be a bit longer but I can't really complain.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому +2

      You are welcome man. Never know how long to make them sometimes. But your going love my next video. Best day yet!

    • @djomegaminus
      @djomegaminus 2 роки тому +1

      @@BryanProkuski HELLZ YEAH BUDDY!!

  • @hanschdude23
    @hanschdude23 2 роки тому +8

    Went out for 1st time yesterday and had 2 kind and hardworking conservation district officers risk their necks walking a good distance in their cop shoes over very slick ice to check my license. Good for them. Doing their jobs. I thanked them for their service and diligence and went back inside my 75 degree tent. As said here, you always wanna be legit, my friends.

    • @Fluffymcfluffersons
      @Fluffymcfluffersons 2 роки тому +3

      God bless you bro, you are awesome

    • @hanschdude23
      @hanschdude23 2 роки тому +2

      @@Fluffymcfluffersons likewise, my friend

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому +1

      Crazy! They need to get some ice cleats lol. Gotta love going back to the warm shack. Goodluck this season!

  • @farhenheit628of1200
    @farhenheit628of1200 2 роки тому +3

    That’s a sweet setup!
    Looks fun!

  • @kevinjtoner
    @kevinjtoner 2 роки тому +3

    Another very cool video. Love the underwater shots!…….Thank you 👍🎣🎥

  • @MaxwellBenson80
    @MaxwellBenson80 2 роки тому +2

    Nicely done! The under water view is very cool!! Keep these great videos coming.

  • @Fluffymcfluffersons
    @Fluffymcfluffersons 2 роки тому

    Please keep making these, some of the most entertaining videos on youtube.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Thanks Nate! Will do! Appreciate the comment .

  • @johnclark3431
    @johnclark3431 2 роки тому +4

    I always keep it legit while fishing but I still get a little nervous when the game warden comes a knocking lol another awesome video!!! Keep ‘em coming brothah!

    • @michaeldewitt4556
      @michaeldewitt4556 2 роки тому +2

      Same here lol got stopped yesterday and perfectly legal. But still!

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому +1

      Right! Same here. Just something about them.... Thanks John!

  • @sogge21
    @sogge21 2 роки тому +1

    Got a new Della Bay, woo woo! Looking forward to seeing something a little bigger on that!

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Right! I'm ready to break this rod in!

  • @EyeLoveFishing
    @EyeLoveFishing 2 роки тому +1

    Nice!!! Was up there this weekend too and all we found were perches!! Perch city everywhere sadly for us! But great vid as always!

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks man! Ya perch city is the name of the game out there now that everyone came drive around, dang walleyes just disappear. If the perch were of size that would be different story. Hopefully I can find a few of them eyes before the season over.

  • @petekobraoutdoors7324
    @petekobraoutdoors7324 2 роки тому +2

    The perch are always fun and makes for a great day of fun. My experience tells me that most of the bigger perch are females full of eggs. The eggs are an acquired texture, but delicious fried in butter. Yummy 😋.
    Thanx for the video

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Yes they do make for some fun and taste good too :)

  • @emfishing1590
    @emfishing1590 2 роки тому +2

    Love the videos man Keep it up!!

  • @radfishguy6784
    @radfishguy6784 2 роки тому +1

    I love that rod case. I have one also. You can put 6 rod and reel combos and baits and a bunch of other stuff. Very handy. Great video

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Nice! I love this rod case too. Fits all my combos nicely and tackle too. Like you said very handy.

    • @gordmonteath6090
      @gordmonteath6090 2 роки тому

      So will somebody share make of rodcase

    • @radfishguy6784
      @radfishguy6784 2 роки тому

      @@gordmonteath6090 mine is made by eagle claw

  • @kevinz763
    @kevinz763 2 роки тому +1

    Funny when asked what the tripod was for....what else you going to do with it set a teepee up for the fish lol

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      lol.. haha right! Caught me off guard with that one. I'm in here painting, Happy Trees.. lol

  • @joshmcivor4026
    @joshmcivor4026 2 роки тому +1

    Always enjoy the vids... im out for a cpl weeks due to injury while i was settin up for a trip last week... can't wait to get back out there..

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Thanks Josh! Bummer man. Get better and get back out there!

    • @joshmcivor4026
      @joshmcivor4026 2 роки тому

      @@BryanProkuski healed up n back out.. caught 30+ walleye the other day... all cut n givin to familys...

  • @codyherman2977
    @codyherman2977 2 роки тому +1

    That’s a huge setup for some perch. Makes them really contemplate hitting it or not.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Agree. I only kept the big bait on cuz I was hoping for walleye. If I wanted the perch I could of downsized to small jig n caught a bunch.

  • @Fluffymcfluffersons
    @Fluffymcfluffersons 2 роки тому +1

    Btw I’m wishing you good luck as well on the ice out there, something tells me you really deserve these days on the ice, blessings friend

  • @brocksmith9162
    @brocksmith9162 2 роки тому +1

    Dang little perch. Nice vid.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому +1

      Right! Give me some jumbos or a walleye! Thanks man

  • @atravers349
    @atravers349 2 роки тому +1

    Perch are such cool looking fish! So are black crappie.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому +1

      I agree. Wish I could get schools of black crappie on camera. Be pretty cool to see.

  • @leadboots72
    @leadboots72 Рік тому +1

    Sad how small the perch have gotten in that Lake. I grew up on that lake and fished many ice tournaments. There was an annual tournament called the Perch Extravaganza. It would usually require a perch over 2lbs to win 1st. Thousands of people would show up every year for it. Was such a fun event as a kid

    • @leadboots72
      @leadboots72 Рік тому +1

      When my dad and I would ice fish Mille Lacs, we wouldn't keep any perch under 14" and would still usually leave with over 20 fish.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  Рік тому +1

      They still have that event I believe but I have heard about them days about big perch but haven't seen them myself. That would of been awesome. I hear there still out there somewhere.

    • @leadboots72
      @leadboots72 Рік тому +1

      @@BryanProkuski It was great. The tulibee run on the north side made for awesome ice fishing every year too. I grew up in Isle MN on the south side. Had years of fun out on that lake.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  Рік тому +1

      @@leadboots72 The is awesome. I still find tuliblee running north end. My best fishing comes from up there.

    • @leadboots72
      @leadboots72 Рік тому +1

      @@BryanProkuski Very Cool

  • @GarageWorx
    @GarageWorx 2 роки тому +1

    Those wardens come up fast! Had one visit me last year.

  • @darrensnorthernlife1184
    @darrensnorthernlife1184 2 роки тому +2

    Try a little Acme Tungsten jig with a minnow tail next time, they approach and bite a lot better in my experience.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      If I was targeting just these perch I would of switch it to something like that for sure.

  • @teamslaiyans3808
    @teamslaiyans3808 2 роки тому +1

    Millacs have some huge perch if u can find them, caught a few that it’s as big as them 1lb propane tanks !!! Jumbos 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому +1

      Now that is a jumbo! I have heard of them out there like that.

  • @Morphman19
    @Morphman19 2 роки тому +1

    Seems like your jigging rod is a little on the light side but if it works it works. Try the West side by the boulders if you want to see the real jumbos or target the ridges/humps on the mud flats if you wish to remain on the north side walleye fishing.

  • @jakejoseph5703
    @jakejoseph5703 2 роки тому +1

    Great stuff!!! What are your camera setting? I have the same one but I feel like I never see half as clearly as you are even in super clean waters.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Jake! I have it on default settings out the box. Auto adjust I think. The lakes I fish are really clear which helps. Stay shallow or close to bottom for best picture.

  • @thrdudeman420
    @thrdudeman420 2 роки тому +3

    Use a vape pen and the fear will disappear like the smell…. Lol

  • @fatherpetey2866
    @fatherpetey2866 2 роки тому +1

    Had no clue perch just chilled on the bottom like that. Very cool

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Me either. First time for me seeing that. Crazy.

    • @pain_weaver
      @pain_weaver 2 роки тому

      They love the bottom. Weeds near the bottom keep them safe from northern pike wich love perch.

  • @juliosdiy3206
    @juliosdiy3206 2 роки тому

    Yep man they will be out thr this winter garanteed testing the new curfew.

    • @pain_weaver
      @pain_weaver 2 роки тому

      Curfew? What law is that lol.

  • @bankerliu1366
    @bankerliu1366 2 роки тому +1

    where did you buy that rod case? the idea of having room for a tackle box is smart. I need the link. Thanks

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      I bought it at Mills Fleet Farm. It's a Eagle Claw Rod case. Probably can pick it up at any sportsman store. Love the case and like you said having the tackle with too is smart. Link in description if need.

  • @gillgetter3004
    @gillgetter3004 2 роки тому +1

    Love eating those perch! Gotta stay legit for sure.

  • @nellieupnorth4960
    @nellieupnorth4960 2 роки тому +1

    Another cool video

  • @tommagnum2530
    @tommagnum2530 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. If you want to see massive perch from the ice google Cascade Lake Idaho Perch. World record ice perch with 2 pound perch. Common.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Thanks Tom! I have seen pics and videos of them perch. Unbelievable. Someday!

  • @kenryalls3931
    @kenryalls3931 2 роки тому +1

    Hi there. Your underwater video is great! You’ve likely been asked this hundreds of times, but what type and model of underwater camera are you using.

  • @shagggy-ug5bq
    @shagggy-ug5bq 2 роки тому +2

    you should try the okuma baitfeeder reels, they are amazing for deadsticks. i think you would like it

    • @teamslaiyans3808
      @teamslaiyans3808 2 роки тому +1

      What size do u use for ice fishing from those okuma reels ?

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому +1

      I actually have that on my deadstick. Its a ceymar 500. Haven't used it much but its nice!

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому +1

      @TEAM I am using a Ceymar size 500

  • @peterbreen7052
    @peterbreen7052 2 роки тому

    My new favourite channel. Is it safe to have a heater in the tent with you? Could that not

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Thanks Peter! Glad you enjoying the channel. Yes, that is a heater and its safe for the tent.

  • @zinq1193
    @zinq1193 2 роки тому +1

    I heard if you let the fish take the bait and then pull him up it works better

  • @gregoryschmidt1233
    @gregoryschmidt1233 2 роки тому +1

    This is an honest question, from someone who grew up fishing (open water only) in northern Wisconsin. I've been watching a lot of these ice fishing videos lately, and enjoying them. One thing I have noticed is that people in the videos don't generally seem to "set the hook" very aggressively, but rather just start reeling in. It seems to me that this leads to a lot of "darn, he got off". My dad would hold his rod tip low while reeling in so he could really get a hard set when he whipped the tip up. He said his dad (who was a professional muskie guide) had taught him that. My question is, is it because of the type of rods/lures that are used for ice fishing, that you can't really set aggressively? I do understand not wanting to yank live bait out of the fish's mouth. Again, I was taught with minnows or worms you let them take it, then reel down the slack, and then set hard! Thanks for the video, and any insight you can give me.

    • @shanewells9067
      @shanewells9067 2 роки тому

      You are right he’s not letting them eat long enough

    • @RogueStatusX
      @RogueStatusX Рік тому

      @@shanewells9067 ill guarantee you its 99% the sharpness of the hook. When ice fishing most people dont use hook protectors on the treble hooked spoons and jigging rap type lures and def dont protect the snelled rigs because getting broke off while ice fishing comes down to either a weak knot, bigger than expected fish or nicked line not being checked and re-tied. in summer fishing youre casting or drifting and getting broke off way more often cause of movement. ice fishing youre just dropping a line down in front of you and causes you to become lackadaisical about your knots and line and if you keep catching 30-40 perch a weekend with zero issues you dont even think to sharpen hooks

  • @danieltomaske9415
    @danieltomaske9415 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video bro

  • @tyleryoungandco
    @tyleryoungandco 2 роки тому +1

    That's what I was seeing on Mille Lacs

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      I feel like all we see this time of year. Where are all them walleye!

  • @Fluffymcfluffersons
    @Fluffymcfluffersons 2 роки тому +1

    I have a question for anyone who can answer it, how do you choose a spot on a lake? If anyone could answer I would be very grateful, thank you God bless

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Depends what species you are looking for. Shallows usually have bass, pike, panfish. Structure and weeds will hold fish too. I always tell people, if you can find the weeds you will find the fish. Here in Minnesota you can go on to the DNR site and pull up any lake map along with the fish survey to help you understand what's in there.

  • @cohenpoort3260
    @cohenpoort3260 2 роки тому +1

    What rod you recommend for someone who wants to get into ice fishing

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Depends what you want to target. An all around rod get a 28" medium. Targeting Panfish get a light to ultra light rod. Pike and bass. Medium to heavy. If fishing panfish, use 3lb test line. anything bigger 6lb. I like Ice suffix.

    • @cohenpoort3260
      @cohenpoort3260 2 роки тому

      @@BryanProkuski ok I actually just bought a panfish rod that might work for bass too

  • @parkerjohnson4360
    @parkerjohnson4360 2 роки тому +1

    How Mille lacs been recently I’m going out tmw driving from southwest mn

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Nice! I havent been out there since this video. Hear its slow but im sure you can find a few. There plowing on north end mud now and thats where I would go. Goodluck. Go get em!

    • @parkerjohnson4360
      @parkerjohnson4360 2 роки тому +1

      @@BryanProkuski thanks for the idea where to go

  • @tommyhunter1817
    @tommyhunter1817 2 роки тому +1

    I love to fish, but right here is why I quit going. Look at all that stuff you have to carry and the time to set up.

  • @moblegames4833
    @moblegames4833 2 роки тому +1

    I wish I knew where that spot is with all them fish. I can only catch little perch

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      I was out of Randys Rentals. 2nd Break.

    • @moblegames4833
      @moblegames4833 2 роки тому

      @@BryanProkuski thank you sir ill definitely give it a try :).

  • @THEOBJECT1VE
    @THEOBJECT1VE 2 роки тому +1

    What underwater camera do you use?

  • @Pwrcritter
    @Pwrcritter 2 роки тому +1

    Do u keep your license on your phone? Its legal here in Wv.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      I keep a hard copy in my wallet but I think we can have a PDF copy on our phone.

  • @TheShelltrack
    @TheShelltrack 2 роки тому +1

    Try cutting your bobber in half. If a fish takes the minnow your bobbers buoyancy may pull it out of its mouth when it's trying to run with it instead of being able to take it. Fun stuff!!

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      That is a great tip. I have done that before. Thanks

    • @pain_weaver
      @pain_weaver 2 роки тому

      Or use micro bobbers. They are so tiny.

  • @chrislaprise398
    @chrislaprise398 2 роки тому +1

    Try a small tungsten jig and minnow next time.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Small Tungsten and I bet I could of caught all them down there!

  • @banjohappy
    @banjohappy Рік тому +1

    That's weird that perch in the background just lying belly down right on the bottom.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  Рік тому

      Right! You saw that too! He was just sleeping I guess lol .

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 Рік тому

    I wish I was there to

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 Рік тому

    I’m great friends with the game wardens here and they all know I’ve got my lifetime sportsman hunting and fishing license they don’t even check me anymore and it’s great that they know I’m doing everything legally and they have nothing to worry about with me

  • @MartinHentges
    @MartinHentges 2 роки тому +1

    Kind of a weird question from the game warden. “Is that tripod for the camera?” .. these cameras have been out for years now. The tripod has been around for just as long.. and this is the first you’ve seen a tripod? Anyhow, I love the videos thanks for taking the time to make them.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Hey Vape, thanks man! I was thinking the same thing when he said that. Glad you enjoy the videos. I hope your having a good ice season . Take care man!

  • @chrislaprise398
    @chrislaprise398 2 роки тому +1

    You jinked yourself when you said you won’t lose them

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Right! Shouldn't of said anything... lol

  • @jayfishing8764
    @jayfishing8764 2 роки тому +1

    Mantap nih bisa terlihat di layar monitor

  • @faunch
    @faunch 2 роки тому +1

    “Is the tripod just for filming?”
    What else would it be used for?

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      Right! I was thinking the same thing when he asked that.... What else would it be for? Always nosey, but guess that's their job.

  • @evertyager
    @evertyager 2 роки тому +1

    Thank God I live on a private lake and don’t have to worry about Game warden. To roll up full throttle like that is uncalled for scare the fish away

  • @mashukyreilight
    @mashukyreilight 2 роки тому +1

    Game Warden can be scary especially during certain fishing seasons I go for fish like pinfish croakers mainly bait fish and one time I did run into a Karen when fishing and she called a game Warden on my a## just because I had 2 baby not even 5 inch croakers I caught micro fishing for my fish tank just because I would not set them free this was about 2 years ago I just though I would share it here also croakers are bait fish little ones are used as bait

  • @b-d3vil16
    @b-d3vil16 2 роки тому +1

    “Is that tripod just for filming or?” What else could you be using a tripod for?

    • @pain_weaver
      @pain_weaver 2 роки тому +1

      Painting lol

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      @B-D3vil. Right! That is what I was thinking.

    • @BryanProkuski
      @BryanProkuski  2 роки тому

      @pain Weaver - I'm painting Happy Trees. lol

    • @pain_weaver
      @pain_weaver 2 роки тому

      @@BryanProkuski yep Bob Ross returns 😅

  • @JorgeSanchez-bx2pb
    @JorgeSanchez-bx2pb 2 роки тому +1

    Did he ask for id u weren't doing nething ?

  • @huckfin1100
    @huckfin1100 2 роки тому

    I guess in your mind the simple fact that your human and free dosnt make you legit ? Did he also violate your 4th amendment, ID and permission slip/fishing license. We will never grow from chains if we dont learn our rights.

  • @gregpeffer166
    @gregpeffer166 Рік тому

    The CO in my area something e else ..they think that your busting the law ...and have there hands on his pistol. I think lots of them over step there ground towards the sportsman..