Just went back to watch your kayak review video from several years ago. I know you hate those type of videos but the info was priceless. Would be great to hear an updated version!
YES, back in the North Country! This is exactly what I've been waiting for! Thanks for the post, I've been missing this type of fishing! Look forward to the next session, tight lines!
Man the fact you didn't use that first fish coming out of the water as a clickbaity thumbnail blows my mind, glad I always watch your vids cause that was one of the most amazing moments I've ever seen on a fishing channel
I am amazed from video to video and the fishing context changes, how you successfully use jigging to consistently catch quality fish. I feel like I learn a lot watching you!
Depending on what you’re fishing for the Finger Lakes have just about everything freshwater you could want. I landed a 7lbs largemouth on the north end of Cayuga a few weeks ago, I’ve caught Smallies over 5lbs there too. I’ve caught some good sized channel catfish out of there as well. Otisco Lake is good for Bass, Crappie, Tiger Muskies and Walleye. I haven’t fished the other Finger Lakes that much but all of them are excellent depending on what species you are targeting. You’re gonna have a blast.
What a way to start a video with a Lake Trout busting water! Wow! I thoroughly enjoy the vid's you post when you go to your parents. Fun fishing and a fantastic change of pace. Good stuff man!
Also inland striper fishing is not as easy from a kayak. Boat traffic and rough conditions make it hard. Add to that, schools generally move long distances and hard to keep up with them. I caught the same hybrid striper on one day more then a mile from where I caught it two hours earlier.
Love the NY trout fishing and the saltwater fishing! Funny that I lived near the lake you are fishing in for years and now I live down South where you also fish from! Keep up the good work. You make it look too easy!
Back to fresh water, and not a moment too soon. Looking forward to the Salmon excursion, and maybe a catch & cook. Any chance of Smallmouth over deep gravel or drop-offs?
I fished lake Seneca probably when I was thinking about 10th grade, and I am 54 now so that should tell you how long ago it was. I didn't fish from a boat though all I caught was panfish, just regular sized ones. But I guess hey a fish is a fish sometimes! I might have another comment for you after this because I didn't watch the whole video yet, but you take care, and God bless!
They're fun; buddy and I did a charter Sunday on Huron and trolled up 6. The only thing we hooked that leapt like that was a steelhead, which proceeded to break off. I asked the captain about jigging lakers on Huron (I'd love to try my slow pitch stuff) but they said something about needing to steam out to really deep holes for that sort of thing.
Gonna be up there in a few weeks! You got more trout in this one day then my whole week up there last year... Definitely hope to get my game up to your level someday. Can't wait for the next vid!!!
When I saw that first laker coming my mind thought pike, then it was holy crap. Those lampreys can get big, they've been in the Hudson River since over 60 years ago.
Awesome video you are fishing. Couple miles from my house jigging Lakers is my favorite thing to do that is the first lamprey I have seen in a while we find a few scars on fish once in a while there was a time when we couldn't hardly catch a fish without a lamprey on it
I wonder if the wild fish get along with the stocked fish or if there are like two gangs that keep to their own. lol nice vid something I've wanted to do for a long time.
Just got through watching this video funny to actually see someone fishing where I used to fish I grew up in Elmira which is not that far from Watkins Glen
Lamprey Catch and Cook? I'm from Europe (Germany) and in several countries over here people eat them. The consistency and taste of the meat is said to be more like beef than fish.
Thanks for posting your videos. None others even come close. Even the high-dollar pros pale in comparison! I know basically zero about jigging and know quite a bit more now.
Just what fin are they clipping? Most adipose fins are clipped at hatcheries. You mentioned "clipped" fish near the end but can't quite see how you identified it as such. Appreciate it
Awesome video those are some massive lake trout. Can't wait for the salmon video. Are you going to head back to your old saltwater areas since your up north for a quick trip?
Awesome video. I'm fishing one lake over from you. I have a great fish finder and I can watch them chase my lure down, chase it up, and come off the bottom and chase it up but I can only get one out of about every 50 to hit. I literally have a fish chase every other cast. I'm going to have to watch your technique I guess because I have tons of fish but not hits.
Great video as always, enjoy your trip. I actually speared a lamprey once years ago in California in the American River near Sacramento, about 3 feet long, ugly thing.
Lamprey, supposed to not return them to the water alive and state kills as many as possible. Another person said they weren't invasive so I don't know honestly.
@@EliasVFishing I don't really know either, they might just be a parasite that lives in the wild naturally. And I think maybe I should have just waited till I was at the end of the video to ask. I was just excited!
Just went back to watch your kayak review video from several years ago. I know you hate those type of videos but the info was priceless. Would be great to hear an updated version!
YES, back in the North Country! This is exactly what I've been waiting for! Thanks for the post, I've been missing this type of fishing! Look forward to the next session, tight lines!
Man the fact you didn't use that first fish coming out of the water as a clickbaity thumbnail blows my mind, glad I always watch your vids cause that was one of the most amazing moments I've ever seen on a fishing channel
I am amazed from video to video and the fishing context changes, how you successfully use jigging to consistently catch quality fish. I feel like I learn a lot watching you!
im from upstate NY so I love these series every year!
Elias V the 🐐
Looks like a perfect day to me. A quiet lake with big fish & no boat traffic.😎
Never ever had a Lake Trout (Char) come up and grab a jig like that! Enjoyed the video. Nice change up.
Moving to the finger lakes with my wife and family this summer. I absolutely cannot wait to fish these lakes
Depending on what you’re fishing for the Finger Lakes have just about everything freshwater you could want. I landed a 7lbs largemouth on the north end of Cayuga a few weeks ago, I’ve caught Smallies over 5lbs there too. I’ve caught some good sized channel catfish out of there as well. Otisco Lake is good for Bass, Crappie, Tiger Muskies and Walleye. I haven’t fished the other Finger Lakes that much but all of them are excellent depending on what species you are targeting. You’re gonna have a blast.
What nice lake trout! I’ve never fished for them, but it’s certainly on my bucket list, you earned a sub buddy! Tight lines
You ever fish Oneida lake for walleye?
i have .
Couple hours from where I live. Been to Seneca lake quite a few times. Nice fish too.
Nice Trout Elias!
spent a week on canandaigua a couple of years ago. Its beautiful up there but that water was still cold in june
Man that first lake trout bite was epic! Can't get much more exciting than that. Would love to give lake trout try.
Elias.... You couldnt have ask for a better day... Well done, as usual.... Thanks
Enjoyed your freshwater video today. It surprises me to see what you've pulled out of deep water. Keep up the variety
Got me homesick. The Finger Lakes are amazing.
one of the most beautiful areas in NYS
Very nice lake trout
That's beautiful water and fish.
Nice thing about fresh water is you don't have to worry about getting sharked.
great day. say hi to the folks for us. keep it going.
What a way to start a video with a Lake Trout busting water! Wow! I thoroughly enjoy the vid's you post when you go to your parents. Fun fishing and a fantastic change of pace. Good stuff man!
A real fishing pro. Makes it look so easy.
love the Laker videos!! reminds me of back home in the Adirondacks!
I love your trout fishing videos bro. I'd say jigging them beats trolling them any day. I've trolled them, I'd definitely prefer to jig.
Love the trout! Great video Elias.
That first catch was so badass
Very cool fishing for Lakers on your annual trip. Grew up on the Great Lakes in Michigan and caught them up to 30 pounds back in the day
Also inland striper fishing is not as easy from a kayak. Boat traffic and rough conditions make it hard. Add to that, schools generally move long distances and hard to keep up with them. I caught the same hybrid striper on one day more then a mile from where I caught it two hours earlier.
That was an awesome fish! What an epic chase and bite at the surface! Good catch! Looks like you need a bigger net!
Awesome 👍, I always have a great time with the fresh. It proves to me that fish can be caught anywhere! Thanks so much!
i replayed that first bite like 10 times SICK
Love the NY trout fishing and the saltwater fishing! Funny that I lived near the lake you are fishing in for years and now I live down South where you also fish from! Keep up the good work. You make it look too easy!
What a way to start that video!! That was awesome E!! Now I will go back and watch the rest 😂
Back to fresh water, and not a moment too soon. Looking forward to the Salmon excursion, and maybe a catch & cook. Any chance of Smallmouth over deep gravel or drop-offs?
There’s some but they are hard to catch for tourists.
omg elias that laker was insane right off the rip!
Awesome fishing bro! I love that big lake trout fishing. I'd love to do that with you sometime.
I fished lake Seneca probably when I was thinking about 10th grade, and I am 54 now so that should tell you how long ago it was. I didn't fish from a boat though all I caught was panfish, just regular sized ones. But I guess hey a fish is a fish sometimes! I might have another comment for you after this because I didn't watch the whole video yet, but you take care, and God bless!
Love ur videos bro. Thx u for sharing. Ur skill set is sick. Ur always on them.
Wow amazing first catch Elias sick....
Lamprey is pretty common in the Great Lakes...
They're fun; buddy and I did a charter Sunday on Huron and trolled up 6. The only thing we hooked that leapt like that was a steelhead, which proceeded to break off.
I asked the captain about jigging lakers on Huron (I'd love to try my slow pitch stuff) but they said something about needing to steam out to really deep holes for that sort of thing.
@1:30 very cool!
Gonna be up there in a few weeks! You got more trout in this one day then my whole week up there last year... Definitely hope to get my game up to your level someday. Can't wait for the next vid!!!
Love the finger lake videos. Awesome work Elias!
Good video E.V. Still crushing it with the Mackinaw Shads. Now that I’ve seen that lamprey I’m pretty sure I’m gonna have nightmares 😱
Awesome brother I was just amazed at how big that first one was
When I saw that first laker coming my mind thought pike, then it was holy crap. Those lampreys can get big, they've been in the Hudson River since over 60 years ago.
That was an amazing bite from that first lake trout!
Hell of a day I'm definitely planning a trip up there.
I've been reading that they are native to the finger lakes, but are scary none the less. They've latched onto swimmers in Champlain.
Awesome video you are fishing. Couple miles from my house jigging Lakers is my favorite thing to do that is the first lamprey I have seen in a while we find a few scars on fish once in a while there was a time when we couldn't hardly catch a fish without a lamprey on it
I wonder if the wild fish get along with the stocked fish or if there are like two gangs that keep to their own. lol nice vid something I've wanted to do for a long time.
Siiiiiiick eat on that trout 👊💪🏼
Bro that was crazy! Laker wanted it.
Awesome video. Love the variety of fishing you have been doing. Thanks for all you do. Be safe and keep it coming.
What do you wear kayak fishing for lake trout in the finger lakes? Depends!
Dry suit would be ideal a lot in colder months. Dry pants in June.
Another cool video always enjoy the content never disappointed. Have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts
That was the most epic trout eat I’ve ever seen!!
I'm uk lamprey are rare ,, they make fantastic baits over here!
Just got through watching this video funny to actually see someone fishing where I used to fish I grew up in Elmira which is not that far from Watkins Glen
Great vid! Is that where you had you netting fiasco with the salmon years back? Every time I see you in deep fresh water, I think of that video...LOL
Always enjoy your content Brother 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
That was really cool that first one almost jumped in the boat
That first strike was awesome
That was sick bro lol insane.
Making it look easy, as always!
Love these vids
No lamprey catch 'n' cook?
Lamprey Catch and Cook?
I'm from Europe (Germany) and in several countries over here people eat them. The consistency and taste of the meat is said to be more like beef than fish.
Thanks for posting your videos. None others even come close. Even the high-dollar pros pale in comparison!
I know basically zero about jigging and know quite a bit more now.
El Duce of fishing content.
Agree 100%-Single hooks are the way to go
Wow, they were some lovely fish, well done you.
Just what fin are they clipping? Most adipose fins are clipped at hatcheries. You mentioned "clipped" fish near the end but can't quite see how you identified it as such. Appreciate it
Pectoral fin and anal fin what I’ve seen.
he couldnt have showed it any clearer
Yeah...had to watch that again, interesting..adipose here in the PNW.
gotta give the people what they want! lol, awesome video, love watching the chase jigging in action, nice sized fish on this day too!
That first eat was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen
Ny misses u 💙 still killin it out there tho keep it up
Always like the FF shots
Man as a kid I was so fascinated with lampreys
Awesome video those are some massive lake trout. Can't wait for the salmon video. Are you going to head back to your old saltwater areas since your up north for a quick trip?
Not this go - next year for sure.
Awesome video. I'm fishing one lake over from you. I have a great fish finder and I can watch them chase my lure down, chase it up, and come off the bottom and chase it up but I can only get one out of about every 50 to hit. I literally have a fish chase every other cast. I'm going to have to watch your technique I guess because I have tons of fish but not hits.
What great video. Thanks for sharing it.
Always enjoy watching your videos, awesome job
Elias, you got any tips on trying to catch fish you see on your Fish Finder that won’t bite no matter what you throw?
Hi. Big lakes, great fish.
Great video as always, enjoy your trip. I actually speared a lamprey once years ago in California in the American River near Sacramento, about 3 feet long, ugly thing.
that first eat was crazy. i thought that was a big pike.
Lampasas our sturgeon in California bait wonder if your lake sturgeon eat those too
Nice catch son good luck good fishing 👍👏🎣🎣🎣🎣
Here in Finland lampreys are considered a delicacy. They really taste good if you know how to prepare.
Elias, show us some of those Big Lakers,Brown Trout, Salmon,Etc. "crush Them" God Bless
this content is for every fisherman. Really
That fish was like, "I ain't going in there!"
🔥 as usual 😎🤙🤘👍
Love your content!!!
FINGER LAKES VIDEO HYPE
What were the scary invasive fish that you were talking about, the lampreys?
Lamprey, supposed to not return them to the water alive and state kills as many as possible. Another person said they weren't invasive so I don't know honestly.
@@EliasVFishing I don't really know either, they might just be a parasite that lives in the wild naturally. And I think maybe I should have just waited till I was at the end of the video to ask. I was just excited!
Is that a custom rod? Looks really nice and the way it handled those lake trout was killer!
Linked in description.
Elias, I think you could put a piece of old tire on a hook and catch fish. Your presentation is perfect.
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