Pitching plastics for shallow late-fall walleyes

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  • Still plenty of fish to be caught if you're willing to bundle up and sloooow down! No live bait needed 😏 targeting shallow rock transition areas where I'd expect to catch 'em first-ice.
    Side note: I would NOT recommend using a mono leader if you’re fishing right in lots of rocks or zebra mussels. Doesn’t have nearly the abrasion resistance of fluorocarbon, and it WILL fray and explode under pressure. But if you’re fishing in a sandy, weedy, or softer-bottom area...mono can slow down that bait even more - almost hangs it in the water column - and get you a few more bites from lethargic fish.
    Drop a comment below to let me know what you liked, hated (lol), or want to see next!
    Gear used:
    ‣ 1/4-oz VMC Neon Moon Eye Jigs: fishusa.rv5k.n...
    ‣ AuthentX Ribb-Finn: fishusa.rv5k.n...
    ‣ 10-lb Sufix 832 mainline: fishusa.rv5k.n...
    ‣ 10-lb Sufix Advance Mono leader: fishusa.rv5k.n...
    ‣ Okuma Helios (HSX-30) spinning reel: fishusa.rv5k.n...
    ‣ Elliott Rods ES73ML-F: www.elliottfis...
    Note: The FishUSA links above are affiliate links, meaning if you go through them to make a purchase we might earn a commission...at no cost to you. Thx much for supporting the channel!
    We post TONS of fishing tips, videos and gear hacks (twice each week!) at Target Walleye. Get it FREE here: targetwalleye.com/
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  • @waltmatanchannel3556
    @waltmatanchannel3556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great video Brett. Good to see someone using the BFishN Tackle Ribb-Finn. I designed this bait specifically for cold water, negative mood walleye that aren't interested in the aggressive movements of a Pulse-R of Moxi!

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome man! And thx much for watching!! Definitely not the first time the Ribb-Finn has saved a tough, cold-water bite for me.... 🤐💣🥶

  • @buckboy1234
    @buckboy1234 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Tons of info. What's crazy is I'm up in Ontario Canada and heading out in the boat Sunday Nov 6 and it's gonna be 21°C or 70F. We've got some really nice weather right now. Gotta take advantage of it

  • @garymolson4441
    @garymolson4441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for all the great info & tips! I took special notice of how you carefully thread your plastics over the keeper on the hook shank, & I can't wait to try the 'old bow & arrow trick' next time I get snagged on the rocks.

  • @Moondog9322
    @Moondog9322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite time of year to fish. No midges or flies. The cold air is so refreshing, too. Nice video.

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! Is there anywhere in the world that has walleyes + fall weather year round? I'm down lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!

    • @Deepdriller328
      @Deepdriller328 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We fish all winter here at Ute lake New Mexico. And I don't mean on any ice!!

    • @sylvainlaurence1554
      @sylvainlaurence1554 ปีที่แล้ว

      The buffet down the water getting shorter and shorter..

  • @TW14137
    @TW14137 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad you got away from playing back ground music the whole time on your vids. Makes them so much more enjoyable . While still having awesome content, the ones with the background music can be brutal to get through.

  • @billsutorius2753
    @billsutorius2753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoyed that video you showed some great tips which I won't forget like the mono later and that particular plastic style that you were using, really great man!!! Thanks

  • @jjmcg9688
    @jjmcg9688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate you using plastics, tough to get good bait this time of year.

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! It definitely is! And equally as tough to be dipping in the cooler for bait when the air temp is in the 20s or 30s. Hope you're having an awesome fall. 👊

  • @nathaniellarson8
    @nathaniellarson8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I went out on Saturday in that wind(with no drift sock and too light of an anchor that wouldn't hold) and all I could think was "spot lock would be GREAT". I'm picking up a bigger anchor and a drift sock so I can go out on Saturday for what I am assuming is the last time this year. I bought my first boat this year so I am just learning how to do all of this "boat fishing" stuff. Thanks for the videos!

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heck yeah! Seems like no matter how many times you get out, you'll learn a little something to make things easier the next time. And the wind this time of year can make things a nightmare no matter how big of a boat lol. Good luck on Saturday and thx much for watching!

  • @Justin_Mooney11
    @Justin_Mooney11 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Look at that tackle box full of moon eyes 😂…. Mean stack up bud proud ah yah

  • @adamstevenson8737
    @adamstevenson8737 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You started singing reo speedwagon right after it played on my TV....🤣🤣🤣

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂

    • @adamstevenson8737
      @adamstevenson8737 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TargetWalleye I was like what the hell is the chance of that? 🤣🤣🤣

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adamstevenson8737 almost zero because I don’t think I’ve ever sung that out loud in my life besides then hahaha

    • @adamstevenson8737
      @adamstevenson8737 ปีที่แล้ว

      I meant Kansas... Jesus. What an idiot. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @kevinahrens8167
    @kevinahrens8167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gooos fraaabaaa!! Love it, great video!

  • @troylindner
    @troylindner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Video Brett! Moon Eyes!

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thx man! They’re universal slayerzzzz 👊

  • @michaelprevost1229
    @michaelprevost1229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another quality video Brett..Bring on the ice

  • @walleyperch
    @walleyperch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Brett - been out in the cold many times myself but you don't notice it when you're catching them. We always use Powerbait minnows - they last all day and no handling cold live minnows....👍

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spot on!

    • @walleyperch
      @walleyperch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TargetWalleye Looking forward to more videos....

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@walleyperch awesome thx! We're going to be much more consistent with uploading videos from here on out....

  • @mikekramer8491
    @mikekramer8491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice video Brett, I always enjoy your energy and humor! Do you miss your tiller boat?

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thx Mike! Man, tiller's are nice to fish out of...but so far the only time I've really missed the boat control is for driving around and sharpshooting walleyes with a Jigging Rap on my electronics. Still trying to figure out the most efficient way to do that QUICKLY with a wheel boat. The bow-mount trolling motor down + remote in hand to press Spot-Lock + while idling around is pretty slick. But definitely slows me down on hopping to completely new areas. I'll get there eventually and do a vid on what works best for me once it's dialed.

  • @luckycharms1254
    @luckycharms1254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Save me a lot on musky lures too ✊💯

  • @steverichter5342
    @steverichter5342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can see my place from where your fishing. Know that spot! Nice vid!

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤫 lol thanks for watching!

  • @alanjuselius
    @alanjuselius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done ☑️

  • @reelfunnyfishing651
    @reelfunnyfishing651 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What kind of gloves are you rocking in this weather? I’m not new to the cold, but haven’t found a decent glove to fish with from late fall into winter up north.

  • @loboyd691
    @loboyd691 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video man, coming to you from North Dakota. Watching as many late fall walleye videos as I can as the lake we fish has been really tough for walleyes this year because very high waters. On sunny late fall days, do walleyes tend to still stay shallower or do they tend to go deeper like in summer in your experience. Thanks!

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  ปีที่แล้ว

      Waaaaaay shallower than people would think! was out the other day and actually sight fished some in just 5-6’ of water which is really rare around here. Took 3 hours of looking around deeper before I finally went up shallow enough. And on a different lake the day after we found them in just 2-4’ it was crazy. Good luck man! And thank you for watching.

  • @RushVoorhisOutdoors
    @RushVoorhisOutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    YEEEE I wanna make a video like this!

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Too bad they're not Fort Peck big! 😂

    • @RushVoorhisOutdoors
      @RushVoorhisOutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TargetWalleye hahaha not many places in North America will have Fort peck BIG.
      anyday with a toothy is a great day #THUMP

  • @fishingwithphil7603
    @fishingwithphil7603 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    57 degrees in ohio today. Gonna go get me some eyes! Thanks for the video

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man, that sounds nice right about now! Go and get 'em, man!!

  • @Kayakingoutdoorsman
    @Kayakingoutdoorsman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this vid is awesome brother! do you ever wade the river for eyes in the fall or mainly lake fish from a boat? either way new sub my man, i will find out

  • @RF-ls2hg
    @RF-ls2hg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey! Great vid! What color moon eyes do you use? Thanks!

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thx! Redtail chub, yellow perch, and purple albino are probably my top-3 favorites depending what color plastic I'm throwing. Hoping to find the new "blu gill" color in stock one of these days 'cuz it looks awesome. Appreciate you watching!

    • @RF-ls2hg
      @RF-ls2hg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TargetWalleye no problem. And thanks! The bluegill color is in stock at cabelas so I’ll give it a go! Thanks

  • @mikesaunoras300
    @mikesaunoras300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which model Lund are you in? Love the layout

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2025 Impact XS! I've had the chance to fish and film in a lot of different boats the last 5-ish years and have been absolutely in love with the 2025 Impact since day 1. Finally pulled the trigger on one of my own this summer and couldn't be happier!

  • @brezovo59
    @brezovo59 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your opinion. Wind direction and fish locations in the lakes, bay...???

  • @alitaghizade4268
    @alitaghizade4268 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never understood why anglers use different test pound florocarbon leader from main line test pound, I think if fish will be heavier or more powerful 8Lb, and your leader be 8Lb line while your main line is 10Lb, So fish can broke leader line, So, why you use different size of line for leader rather than main line test pound?
    To Hanks for your video and time

  • @avail657
    @avail657 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Brett, what do you think about them Elliot rods? I've seen Tom Boley using them and now you. I've been a St. Croix guy for a while now, just curious about the quality in the price range compared to St. Croix.

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey man! They're not cheap but dang do they feel good! Been using 3 different ones all summer (ES7ML-F, ES73ML-F and the ES76M-F) and have been super impressed. I definitely want to get my hands on a couple of their XF-actions next year but they were sold-out most of this season. St. Croix makes great rods at all different price points so you can't really go wrong there, but you wouldn't regret adding an Elliott to your arsenal.

  • @hobbyhoundsmt5525
    @hobbyhoundsmt5525 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that a camera mount that sits in the light pole socket?

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, runs power to the GoPro all day so no swapping batteries. It's made by YoloTek 👍

    • @hobbyhoundsmt5525
      @hobbyhoundsmt5525 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TargetWalleye thanks for the info!

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hobbyhoundsmt5525 anytime 👊

  • @jeffcummings5688
    @jeffcummings5688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you eat Walleye?

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Loooooove 'em! We just made some fish tacos the other night. Those 14-16" walleyes taste like candy lol. But more often than not I'm just catching and releasing for fun.

  • @timhunter6873
    @timhunter6873 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size plano boxes do you have in the under console storage?

  • @chrisholzman6477
    @chrisholzman6477 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lake Erie?

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      On Mille Lacs in MN for this one.

  • @Mrfishreed
    @Mrfishreed ปีที่แล้ว

    EXPLODES? Since when does mono-filament line explode?. Does it have a detonator, Gunpowder, TNT, C4??? ...next time use a better word choice than mono-filament fishing line that "EXPLODES" because this Baby Boomer is sick of the Millennial slang language!

    • @TargetWalleye
      @TargetWalleye  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Whoa, relax.

    • @Mrfishreed
      @Mrfishreed ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TargetWalleye You relax with better grammar and quit trying to be "awesome " trying to impress all your tattooed Millennial buddies!

    • @jakepederson2875
      @jakepederson2875 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      maybe you should chill, bro

    • @Gonefishing701
      @Gonefishing701 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do you even fish bro?

    • @brentbusick2245
      @brentbusick2245 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why don’t you school us on your TH-cam channel. There always has to be at least one shit bag flapping their jaws under these videos!!!!