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Thank you much!

@@patmoon1539 Definitely not the day I was hoping for, but that's fishing!

Thanks! Started off with a medium-heavy Fenwick HMG, until it broke. Then switched to a medium Daiwa Tatula, which is my preferred rod in most situations. Fenwick sent me a replacement, but it's a different rod than the one I used in this video.

@@GrayWolf3334 Thanks!

@@patmoon1539 Oh no, it was definitely a struggle that day!

Well, yeah that would be longer than the Wisconsin state record.

@@Theafter. Whopper Plopper 75

Good to be able to post again! Haven't been out much, I definitely missed the thrill of seeing a Pike blow up on my lure. Thanks for checking in!

Thanks, Nate!

What a fun day!! Ok I might have giggled over the spider but still fun! Beautiful fish!

​@patmoon1539 I'm starting to wonder if I was imagining the spider, because I can't find it on the footage...

@@wisconsinbackwaters He was gigantic and fast - I'm sure of it!!! 🤣

Unfortunately I wasn't able to land any bigs on this day, but Jeff did pull that nice 18 incher about 8 and a half minutes in. I was cool with catching anything so early in the year! And yeah, jerkbait is probably the way to go for Pike and Smallies for now. Thanks for watching man!

It was a blast! Great day to tag team 'em!

We are working on that!

Thanks! Won't be long before it's completely full of boats there.

That's kind of the joke. I'm more of an open water fisher than I am an ice fisher.

You can't see it? About 6 inches out with the shore. Lol

I'm standing on it about halfway through the video

Thanks a lot! I can only hope for more days like this in the future. Hope the fishing is well where you are!

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Thanks, Jeremy! I'll need 'em!

10 lb mono is ridiculously heavy? And I keep my drag at a level of tightness where I can pull the line out by hand, so not all that tight. Take a class on how to not be a douche.

I think there's always some risk of malfunction with steel leaders and things like that, but I haven't had too many issues with these. I really think the problem was simply not loosening the drag here

It was a blast!

The one that got away. Thanks man, you too!

For sure! I'll be more ready next time I've got a big one on.

Well, I'm not a professional. I'm sure you are though

Snap swivels come attached to essentially every steel leader, so yeah the fish bent it. I have no need to tie directly to a swivel, but I do have the need to use a leader when targeting fish with teeth

I didn't horse it, that was all the fish. It had my rod tip bent over like that all on its own, probably because it hit almost underneath me. Only thing I regret was not loosening the drag, but didn't expect the Pike to be twice the size of the ones I had been catching that day

I don't think the net job itself was the issue

Tell me about it

@@wisconsinbackwaters я испытал прекрасные эмоции

Fair enough. I've been told I have the wrong type of net for big Browns like this one, and it was a lot heavier than I was expecting it to be.

That would probably be helpful for these fish.

I must've been awestruck by it, would've been my first trout ever!

@@wisconsinbackwaters I definitely know the feeling . Thank you for your reply -Tight lines my fellow fisherman

@@Hooked914 Same to you!

The majority of steel leaders for predatory fish like Pike and Musky have swivels attached to them, but yeah that definitely was my downfall

It's a rough tough lesson to learn but you got em on the run now redemption is great motivation good luck catch em up and stay safe out there

@@robbubba8020 Oh yeah I'll be after 'em again when the time is right! Thanks!!

That's fair. I only use them because they're attached to the steel leaders that I use when targeting toothy fish like Pike and Musky, to prevent bite offs.

Wisconsin

@@wisconsinbackwatersoh I should’ve read your name first 💀 lol

@@demontheGOD I thought you were trolling me, haha.

😆😆 Might have had a few more moves to bust out if the water had been a bit warmer!

Thank you. It's's extra rewarding when you manage one!

Absolutely!

Nice! Early ice is the way to go from what I've heard. I usually don't get out until January, I hold onto open water fishing as long as possible. That's kind of surprising to hear you had that much ice out there!

​@@wisconsinbackwatershere courtesy of fishbrain. Won't let me post an original comment for some reason

@@Skrambo92 Sweet! Thanks for checking out the video!!

Dude, it's on a STEEL LEADER. It is EXTREMELY common to use one when targeting Pike and Musky. Certain setups and applications call for fluorocarbon leaders, and some for steel leaders, which have a swivel on them almost all of the time. Learn anything about anything before you make a comment.

Thanks! Yep, it hit the net.

Definitely a Pike that slurped up the swimbait on the pause. No Musky in here that I know of, as for a snagged Carp..I have done that a few times while Pike fishing lol. There's a few things that give it away when it is a Carp

I hear ya, I'm probably just gonna start wearing some straight up water shoes when on the river. And I should probably put my phone in a waterproof case, considering I end up in the water frequently. Love the plopper too, but something about the bat, super effective for Pike! Thanks for the feedback man!

Thanks!

You ain't kidding!

What do you recommend? If you wanna suggest not using a steel leader, which is extremely common and tried and true when targeting Musky or Pike, then just say that. There's nothing wrong with my rod and reel combo or line that I'm using, as you can see everything held up except for the swivel on the leader. Which, if you read previous comments, has already been chalked up to me not loosening my drag and letting the fish run.

@@wisconsinbackwaters I would use a brand of hook that would not straighten out

@johnhenry2265 Well it's not the hook that got bent, but the swivel on the leader. Which was a freak thing, and I didn't handle the fight properly. Unlikely to ever happen again with my gear.

@@wisconsinbackwaters I apologize my eyesight is not the best 👍

@johnhenry2265 Oh no it's all good.

They'll smack your lure when you're least expecting it! Probably my favorite fish to target, particularly on topwater.

Just a preview!

@@wisconsinbackwaters You tease!!😊