When perch fishing (and bluegill) I will always have 3 different king of setups. Bead/egg sinker with a hook or small jighead, gold hook and split shot, and a slip bobber, which I usually also have a bead/egg sinker and a small jighead. I have similar results as you had where one or the other works best. A few weeks ago when I was perch fishing in Sturgeon Bay the current was so heavy the only thing that worked well was a wolf river rig! So that's another one to try, plus the advantage of a wolf river rig is you can bounce the weight on the bottom, which stirs it up and sometimes keeps the perch around longer!
@@fishlovme it’s always a good idea to have multiple different perch rigs ready to go for the day. Seems like they always want something a little different every day. Or like you said, somedays it’s wavy, flat calm, lots of current, ect. I’ve got a tackle box dedicated to perch fishing so i can tie up any rig i need to for that day.
Hi. Great video of perch fishing. Do you share the location you were fishing? What boat launch you went out of? I’m from Racine, and would like to drive up and give it a shot.
@@RickKristopeit thanks! No i don’t typically share exact location in my videos, really don’t want 10,000+ people knowing where i was. Best bet is to do your research and send it. That’s the best way to learn
Great video, with some tips! Is that the east shore this time? I normally see you on the west shore, so if you're on the east shore this time it surprises me a bit. I usually fish up in Sturgeon Bay for the perch. They're making a good comeback, though still nothing like it was in the late 80's/early 90's!
@@fishlovme thanks! I do prefer the west shore typically because i live on the west side but i was on the east shore this time. Just depends on weather conditions and wind direction for me. Hopefully the perch continue to thrive in the Bay for a long time! We love to catch and eat those tasty things
@@bad_vaporizer this time of year a good majority of the perch are starting to move out of the mud and up into the shallows. I like to look for good rock/gravel transitions close to deeper water or good green weeds. In this video i was targeting rock/ gravel transitions close to the mud
@CNCoutdoors do you use side imaging to scan for the transition lines? How long does it take you to locate perch on side imaging? For 2 years I've been trying on bago and Greenbay and it always takes me hours and I still don't see them. I also have lowrance and so I don't have mega side imaging. Does it take you long to locate them?
@@bad_vaporizer i mainly use my side imaging to locate transitions and or anything i think the perch would be relating to. It’s pretty difficult to see the actual perch (especially if they’re in gravel/ rock) unless they’re schooled up tight or they’re big perch. Most days it takes multiple spot changes and figuring out what type of bottom they are relating to.
@CNCoutdoors that makes sense. So when you stop is it a guess and then hope for it? If not, you keep moving to similar bottoms? On the bay the gobies always take my crawlers by the reefs.
@@bad_vaporizeryes, pretty much an educated guess. Typically involves some guesswork and bouncing around to find what you’re looking for. On the bay when I’m fishing around rock I’ll always have minnows because of the gobies. If I’m fishing weeds i can typically get away with crawlers/ leaches/ hellgrammites but have to keep it off bottom at least 1.5-2’
Great video
@@kirbymcdaniel4258 thanks! 🎣
Good video. How long does the perch bite last?
@@toddcarl1779 thanks! It’ll be good all the way to ice up
Where is the best place to buy minnows around Green Bay?
@@jacobpaulson5119 fleet farm west, Smokey’s on the bay, or the suamico citgo
One of these years I'll get out on the bay! That just looks like too much fun and makes me hungry for a fish fry!
@@DWSOutdoors it’s an incredible fishery that’s for sure.
When perch fishing (and bluegill) I will always have 3 different king of setups. Bead/egg sinker with a hook or small jighead, gold hook and split shot, and a slip bobber, which I usually also have a bead/egg sinker and a small jighead. I have similar results as you had where one or the other works best. A few weeks ago when I was perch fishing in Sturgeon Bay the current was so heavy the only thing that worked well was a wolf river rig! So that's another one to try, plus the advantage of a wolf river rig is you can bounce the weight on the bottom, which stirs it up and sometimes keeps the perch around longer!
@@fishlovme it’s always a good idea to have multiple different perch rigs ready to go for the day. Seems like they always want something a little different every day. Or like you said, somedays it’s wavy, flat calm, lots of current, ect. I’ve got a tackle box dedicated to perch fishing so i can tie up any rig i need to for that day.
You remember what the water temp was? Trying Onalaska this weekend for perch.
@@steveon12 65 degrees in the morning and 67 degrees when i left. Good luck this weekend!! 🎣
Hi. Great video of perch fishing. Do you share the location you were fishing? What boat launch you went out of? I’m from Racine, and would like to drive up and give it a shot.
@@RickKristopeit thanks! No i don’t typically share exact location in my videos, really don’t want 10,000+ people knowing where i was. Best bet is to do your research and send it. That’s the best way to learn
Great video as always … I am jealous that is my favorite table fare and I believe it is yours too! Always looking forward to the next one!
@@tomgray5481 thanks! Perch are definitely our favorite fish to fry 🎣
Awesome day on the water for jumbos! Nice work on the perch!
@@mikenenahlo55 thanks! Fish fry tonight 🍻
Those were some huge perch!! Caught quickly is a bonus!! Enjoyed the video!!
@@craigwavra3495 thanks!! Love me some jumbo perch!! 🎣
Great video, with some tips! Is that the east shore this time? I normally see you on the west shore, so if you're on the east shore this time it surprises me a bit. I usually fish up in Sturgeon Bay for the perch. They're making a good comeback, though still nothing like it was in the late 80's/early 90's!
@@fishlovme thanks! I do prefer the west shore typically because i live on the west side but i was on the east shore this time. Just depends on weather conditions and wind direction for me. Hopefully the perch continue to thrive in the Bay for a long time! We love to catch and eat those tasty things
Keep up the great work. I enjoy watching your videos
@@mattwaltenberg6722 thanks! We will 👍🏻🎣
Pacocha Trail
How deep were you fishing
@@user-gk9rl4lw7c started in 11.5’ and ended the day in 17’
Those were some awesome perch. Look like a great day on the water
@@mattwaltenberg6722 it sure was! 🎣
U know what I have to say…living the dream my man
@@gregwegrzyn1989 loving every minute of it 🎣😄
Nothing better then a fresh perch fry 🍻
@@wite2fiteupnortius212 Perch fry and Busch light is my kinda night! 🍻
@@CNCoutdoors you're speaking my language 🍻
What are you looking for to locate perch on the bay?
@@bad_vaporizer this time of year a good majority of the perch are starting to move out of the mud and up into the shallows. I like to look for good rock/gravel transitions close to deeper water or good green weeds. In this video i was targeting rock/ gravel transitions close to the mud
@CNCoutdoors do you use side imaging to scan for the transition lines? How long does it take you to locate perch on side imaging? For 2 years I've been trying on bago and Greenbay and it always takes me hours and I still don't see them. I also have lowrance and so I don't have mega side imaging. Does it take you long to locate them?
@@bad_vaporizer i mainly use my side imaging to locate transitions and or anything i think the perch would be relating to. It’s pretty difficult to see the actual perch (especially if they’re in gravel/ rock) unless they’re schooled up tight or they’re big perch. Most days it takes multiple spot changes and figuring out what type of bottom they are relating to.
@CNCoutdoors that makes sense. So when you stop is it a guess and then hope for it? If not, you keep moving to similar bottoms? On the bay the gobies always take my crawlers by the reefs.
@@bad_vaporizeryes, pretty much an educated guess. Typically involves some guesswork and bouncing around to find what you’re looking for. On the bay when I’m fishing around rock I’ll always have minnows because of the gobies. If I’m fishing weeds i can typically get away with crawlers/ leaches/ hellgrammites but have to keep it off bottom at least 1.5-2’
You are making me hungry!!
@@danward2490 not much beats a perch fry and cold Busch light 🍻 🎣
Catch and cook.
@@dougsmith5946 maybe next time! 🎣
Jumbos!
@@timnationx7482 yes sir!! 🎣