Had the privilege of fishing the lake the very first day it was officially opened back in 1974. The trees were fully leafed out and it was a wild looking place for sure. We used to fish the Licking River and Beaver Creek before they were impounded and both had fantastic fishing,especially Beaver with its A+ smallmouth and red eye fishing. Lots of huge musky hung out there too and a few guys around fished exclusively for them. Cave Runs fishing flew under the radar for many years but not anymore…it gets pretty crowded and tons of fishing pressure now and you can certainly tell that by the size of the fish caught now. There’s still a fair amount of good fish but nothing like it use to be. If you come to just relax and enjoy the water you need to stay down on the main lake where it’s clear of submerged timber. The upper reaches are all full of $prop and $$lower unit gotchas and believe me, they will get you if you venture into those areas.
What an incredible feeling that must have been to get to fish the lake in its infancy. I really appreciate you sharing this history. I would have loved to have fished it back then and see all you are talking about 🙏
Thanks for your support and comment! Working on the last Florida trip vid right now, so make sure to tune in and subscribe so you don't miss it! Sneak peek--I fight a big fish on 5lb line!!
You should fish eagle lake on MSU campus.... I bet it's amazing in a kayak! I used to put an old jon boat in it. Buttload of work but it was worth it. Caught a walleye out of the back pocket as well
Growing up there I always thought about doing a vid there but wasn't sure if anyone would appreciate it. Consider it done soon as my foot heals. And a walleye?! Craziness 😳😳
Thank you for the influence of Kayak fishing. Not a big fan kayaks but wife bought 3 used kayaks. They were not bad. Went to Lake Vesvusius in Wayne National forest in Southern Ohio. Found a 5 acre batch of lilly pads. 10 casts later , nailed a 2 ft 5 lbs bass!! Moreless a need a bigger sit on top kayak!!
This comment made me smile. Kayak fishing has become my life blood almost! I'm glad you all have some to yak in now! I've heard of that lake. Sounds like you had a blast. Now to get a sit on top yak and slay them!
@@thesaltygoogan That Lifetime Cruze 10ft wasn't too bad. I have 37 bolt on mods in my head to get. The paddle didn't have drip rings and I got soaked. Still loved it cause I'm hardcore.
@@thesaltygoogan if there's white bass , there's musky. The big musky I saw was trailing my big white soft joined bass lure to a dock. I panic and didn't do a figure 8. It swam away. ( Salt Fork Lake , Ohio)
Mainstee river , West of Tippy Dam spillway near a small town of Weston. About 45 minute drive from Cadillac, MI. The fish 🐟 in my pic was only 33" 16 lbs in 2015. My relative nail a 48" 29lb last season. His biggest in 20 yrs.
Had the privilege of fishing the lake the very first day it was officially opened back in 1974. The trees were fully leafed out and it was a wild looking place for sure. We used to fish the Licking River and Beaver Creek before they were impounded and both had fantastic fishing,especially Beaver with its A+ smallmouth and red eye fishing. Lots of huge musky hung out there too and a few guys around fished exclusively for them. Cave Runs fishing flew under the radar for many years but not anymore…it gets pretty crowded and tons of fishing pressure now and you can certainly tell that by the size of the fish caught now. There’s still a fair amount of good fish but nothing like it use to be. If you come to just relax and enjoy the water you need to stay down on the main lake where it’s clear of submerged timber. The upper reaches are all full of $prop and $$lower unit gotchas and believe me, they will get you if you venture into those areas.
What an incredible feeling that must have been to get to fish the lake in its infancy. I really appreciate you sharing this history. I would have loved to have fished it back then and see all you are talking about 🙏
Thanks for another great video!
Thanks for your support and comment! Working on the last Florida trip vid right now, so make sure to tune in and subscribe so you don't miss it! Sneak peek--I fight a big fish on 5lb line!!
Hope to meet you at Cave Run when I get up there.
@@thesaltygoogan Been subscribed for a while and it's always neat to see what you're up to.
@Harold Brett I really appreciate the long time support brother! I've got tons more coming. Giveaway when I get time too!
You should fish eagle lake on MSU campus.... I bet it's amazing in a kayak! I used to put an old jon boat in it. Buttload of work but it was worth it. Caught a walleye out of the back pocket as well
Growing up there I always thought about doing a vid there but wasn't sure if anyone would appreciate it. Consider it done soon as my foot heals. And a walleye?! Craziness 😳😳
Beautiful lake
It's one of my favorite lakes
Moving down to smiths grove from Chicago in a couple years just looking for some information about bass fishing and Muskie
This was at cave run lake in kentucky. I would definitely recommend this lake, green river lake and Dewey for bass and muskie
@@thesaltygoogan do you have northern pike
@@tedthilly1934 not in any good numbers to hunt for them around here
Thank you for the influence of Kayak fishing. Not a big fan kayaks but wife bought 3 used kayaks. They were not bad.
Went to Lake Vesvusius in Wayne National forest in Southern Ohio. Found a 5 acre batch of lilly pads. 10 casts later , nailed a 2 ft 5 lbs bass!! Moreless a need a bigger sit on top kayak!!
This comment made me smile. Kayak fishing has become my life blood almost! I'm glad you all have some to yak in now! I've heard of that lake. Sounds like you had a blast. Now to get a sit on top yak and slay them!
@@thesaltygoogan That Lifetime Cruze 10ft wasn't too bad. I have 37 bolt on mods in my head to get. The paddle didn't have drip rings and I got soaked. Still loved it cause I'm hardcore.
Hell yeah brother!! What a day of fishing. Sure don't get much better than that
Thanks man 😊 it was intense
Dude! What a video! That’s one awesome day of fishing!
Thanks boo boo lol
Nice video man!!! I was there a few days ago and the whites were everywhere
Thanks brother 🙏 I can't wait til fall for muskie, man!
@@thesaltygoogan if there's white bass , there's musky. The big musky I saw was trailing my big white soft joined bass lure to a dock. I panic and didn't do a figure 8. It swam away. ( Salt Fork Lake , Ohio)
@@lowlifeangler that's probably some good advice there :) bummer you missed that fish though!
Nice video. Musky usually take my crankbait away from me. Did you have a leader on?
Thank you 😊 and yessir, I had 50 or 60lb flouro as a leader!
I think white bass are the pound for pound champs out of our native fish. How are you taking to the lefty reels?
Them and hybrids are a close match. I'll never go back brother.
I have always wondered why you have the foam on your rod lol
They are for when I drop my rods in the water! Floaties!
@@thesaltygoogan brilliant
When you’re take me to fishing bro ?!
Hmu bro
Chilling with a Musky LoL,
Try to hook a salmon from Michigan. They are mean as F
I would LOVE to salmon fish! Hook it up for us to go!
Mainstee river , West of Tippy Dam spillway near a small town of Weston. About 45 minute drive from Cadillac, MI.
The fish 🐟 in my pic was only 33" 16 lbs in 2015. My relative nail a 48" 29lb last season. His biggest in 20 yrs.
What boat ramp is that?
Leatherwood!
What boat ramp is that.
Leatherwood 😊
@@thesaltygoogan thank u