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Hello IVO Your so right about the month of March coming in like a lion - four (4) nor'easter's already - waiting till March goes out like a lamb - nice looking fish .
Great video and an awesome fish! I've lived in Niagara my whole life and never caught any trout. Seeing this gives me the confidence to head out this weekend. Thanks guys
I used tiny piece of rubber worm (sold as trout worm in stores) on the hook and I put an orange troutbait on the line about 1 inch above the hook.It's one of those trout baits that feels more like rubber balls. Above those, I had a tiny swivel and then a small sliding weight above. Think of a Carolina rig in very small version. What it did is it floated the worm just a few inches above the bottom and I retrievered it very slowly. Very slowly, like 1 retrieve can take 10 minutes. On good days, there was a hit at almost every cast. It only works early spring, because once the bluegills become active, forget it!
Hi Fareh - suggest using the single uni-knot and here is a short video for you, showing how to tie this knot on a t-turn :) th-cam.com/video/zQu-hMQPFHw/w-d-xo.html
Yes they will, but you will need to have it moving - that is why using beads in the river is so effective, as it is moving along with the current and the trout attack it as it passes by :)
Love your channel! Thank you for all the tips! Wondering if you could let me know of an intersection or somewhere easy to park to have an easier time accessing the Niagara river to some good fishable water!! I live 2-3 goes away so hoping to fish the Niagara river for the first time with more fishing and less hunting for access points lol
Hello Ivo, hope you are enjoying more and more as spring comes. Well, I'm in Omaha, NE, and government has just released a lot of rainbow trout in a few lakes. I went to one of the lakes, but got nothing regardless of high density of fish. What's the right bait? And should I use small hook? Those fish are around 10 inch.
Hi Ni - you can use small spinners (like the size 1 Stingeye Spinner) or small spoons - or - you can use live minnows or even corn will work....salmon eggs tied in a sack (roe bags) are also effective. Good luck
Try using a lighter line down to your weight (ex 10# to hook 6# to sinker). That way if your weight gets snagged in a rock (which is usually what gets snagged with this type of rig) it breaks off before anything else, leaving you free to fight the fish.
...yes you can....there is a stronger current there and it varies from time to time, but you can certainly work a spoon or a spinner, especially before 8 a.mm when the current is slack :)
Hi Mark - welcome to Niagara...if you don't mind the hike, the Whirlpool is a great spot, otherwise, you can go to the Queenston boat ramp shoreline (end of Dumfries st) - sorry we do not have a storefront...only online :) Good luck out there
Hi Ivo totally don't mind the hike where would I park the car to start the trek to the Whilpool? I can use google maps to help myself the rest of the way. Thanks for your help.
You can park on the Niagara Parkway - small parking area near Whirlpool road intersection (parking lot is on the parkway, between whirlpool road and the Whirlpool golf course (you will see on google maps). The hike down is very scenic - you can see the hike & the whirlpool area in this episode :) th-cam.com/video/_J8PqTfvTHo/w-d-xo.html
Looks like a great day on the water 🎣
I have been subscribed for several years and I always enjoy watching your high quality videos. Please continue making more. You deserve many more subscribers and views.
thanks for such great feed back - really appreciate it :) :) good luck on the water
NICE JOB SIR
Nice trout.....and a great tip! Thanks!
Thank you for the video and the tip
Hi Ivo,
Went fishing this morning for trout and caught my first 2 fish ever (pole fishing). Thanks a lot for the tips.
That's fantstic Abdul - well done!!
That was fun! !! Thanks for sharing! God is good!
i've been enjoying your videos since 2011. kudos!
Thanks for being a long time subscriber and for taking time to write - good luck on the water :)
sweet video!!
Nice fish!
Great job Ivo! Beautiful fish!
Very nice! Thanks for another great video.
Awesome 👍🎣🎣🎣
Hello IVO
Your so right about the month of March coming in like a lion - four (4) nor'easter's already - waiting till March goes out like a lamb -
nice looking fish .
Beads are my go to for steelhead
Excellent vid!! Great tips, I am doing my first bead fishing this spring. Thanks for sharing this was a real help!
Nice rainbow!
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Flying Phoenix hi como estas
William Ruiz hi, I am ok, Thank you. And How are you?
That's a nice eater Ivo. Enjoy!!!!!
well done sir!
Great video and an awesome fish! I've lived in Niagara my whole life and never caught any trout. Seeing this gives me the confidence to head out this weekend. Thanks guys
Luv your shows! Keep up the great work!
Nice technique, still about a month from opening day for trout here in Pennsylvania
What scents do you use to catch trout or a stealhead in the winter?
try using a gamefish scent - typically smells like fennel :)
this guy eh great video
Jhuezz this man makes it look so easy, I tried ALL summer last year and didnt even get a bite 😂😂
where exactly is this Ivo?
Hey I enjoy watching your videos just wondering if it's safe to eat fish from lower Niagara River
do a google search for Guide to eating Ontario Fish - you will be able to search any body of water and it will tell you which fish are safe to eat :)
@@thundermistlures just want to say thank-you for your videos I've learned a lot from you and I've got some of your products from Pete's tackle
I used tiny piece of rubber worm (sold as trout worm in stores) on the hook and I put an orange troutbait on the line about 1 inch above the hook.It's one of those trout baits that feels more like rubber balls. Above those, I had a tiny swivel and then a small sliding weight above. Think of a Carolina rig in very small version.
What it did is it floated the worm just a few inches above the bottom and I retrievered it very slowly. Very slowly, like 1 retrieve can take 10 minutes. On good days, there was a hit at almost every cast. It only works early spring, because once the bluegills become active, forget it!
Great catch.
I think it was good choice to use Fluorocarbon !
i think thats a hybrid rainbow, called skamania trout.
What hook size do you use
I like to use size 2 or size 4 :)
I was out bottom bouncing port dalhousie yesterday and got a beauty brown first cast :) awesome fish I need to get down to the lower Niagara.
nice!!
Thundermist Lures then we went to green ribbon and slayed the crappie and gills. Over 150 fish caught and released :)
...very nice....I love that spot :) May see an episode there someday :) So glad you are having some great days on the water
Thundermist Lures do an episode there and I'll see ya there!
What kind of hook is this ?
...octopus hook
Great video. I was wondering what knot do you use to tie the T turn and if you can make a video about the knot you use. Thanks.
Hi Fareh - suggest using the single uni-knot and here is a short video for you, showing how to tie this knot on a t-turn :) th-cam.com/video/zQu-hMQPFHw/w-d-xo.html
Great catch sir, I never fished beads for trout but I certainly will give it a try. Would they work for stocked trout at lakes?
Yes they will, but you will need to have it moving - that is why using beads in the river is so effective, as it is moving along with the current and the trout attack it as it passes by :)
Always enjoy your videos and enthusiasm. Question, why have any separation between the bead and hook?
Very nice fishing video! Looks like it would be a great eating size!
....next weeks episode, I will be grilling this fish on the bbq so stay tuned :)
Is there any other bead rigs I can do without the swivels? Can I use a bobber rig for beads?
don't you hink a SLINKEY WOULD BE A BETTER CHOICE THEN A LEAD SINKER
slinkey does work as well :)
Hey ivo how some tips on deadsticking row bags
here is a video you may enjoy :) th-cam.com/video/YUVylfwalXE/w-d-xo.html
Thought about wearing a GoPro for added video?
BTW, that T shaped metal structure behind lifted up is a private dock, isn't it?
yes :)
Wow! What a great fish. Ivo, how do you access the bank on the Niagara?
Love your channel! Thank you for all the tips! Wondering if you could let me know of an intersection or somewhere easy to park to have an easier time accessing the Niagara river to some good fishable water!! I live 2-3 goes away so hoping to fish the Niagara river for the first time with more fishing and less hunting for access points lol
suggest the whirlpool (plenty of room there) or the Glenn or the Queenston boat ramp - good luck :)
Hi Thanks for the great video. Would this set up work in a lake for trout?
yes :)
Hello Ivo, hope you are enjoying more and more as spring comes. Well, I'm in Omaha, NE, and government has just released a lot of rainbow trout in a few lakes. I went to one of the lakes, but got nothing regardless of high density of fish. What's the right bait? And should I use small hook? Those fish are around 10 inch.
Hi Ni - you can use small spinners (like the size 1 Stingeye Spinner) or small spoons - or - you can use live minnows or even corn will work....salmon eggs tied in a sack (roe bags) are also effective. Good luck
Thanks! I will try!
Great video! When is the best time of year to catch trout there?
all winter long up to and including May :)
Any depth preference
10 - 25 feet :)
Try using a lighter line down to your weight (ex 10# to hook 6# to sinker). That way if your weight gets snagged in a rock (which is usually what gets snagged with this type of rig) it breaks off before anything else, leaving you free to fight the fish.
Danny Molnar that’s a really good idea Danny! I’m gonna do that from now on lol
....I also like to use this method and use it all the time.....will mention it in one of my upcoming episodes :)
Thundermist Lures great minds think alike eh Ivo
:) :) :)
Ivo can we fish there with spoons.
...yes you can....there is a stronger current there and it varies from time to time, but you can certainly work a spoon or a spinner, especially before 8 a.mm when the current is slack :)
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Seattle should’ve ran the ball
Hi Ivo curious where abouts are you fishing new to the niagara area. thanks. Also do you have a store in the area? thanks
Hi Mark - welcome to Niagara...if you don't mind the hike, the Whirlpool is a great spot, otherwise, you can go to the Queenston boat ramp shoreline (end of Dumfries st) - sorry we do not have a storefront...only online :) Good luck out there
Hi Ivo totally don't mind the hike where would I park the car to start the trek to the Whilpool? I can use google maps to help myself the rest of the way. Thanks for your help.
You can park on the Niagara Parkway - small parking area near Whirlpool road intersection (parking lot is on the parkway, between whirlpool road and the Whirlpool golf course (you will see on google maps). The hike down is very scenic - you can see the hike & the whirlpool area in this episode :) th-cam.com/video/_J8PqTfvTHo/w-d-xo.html
Big Thanks to you!!
I just saw this vid after commenting on your other one!
Is this from the queeston docks?
Thanks, another great vid!!
yes - that's the shoreline :)
who is your camera person Corrado?
LOL....not Corrado...he is far too busy :) :) :)
Drinking water clear????