To James: I like to use at least 6 lb test fluorocarbon line while ice fishing for lake trout but if they are big, then bum,p up to 8 lb test. A medium to medium heavy action rod is preferred in order to allow you to get a good, solid hook set :)
Hi Michael - so glad you enjoyed this rainbow trout episode and we would also like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year :)
Hi Yasmin - once we get some safe ice, we'll be sure to get out there to do some ice fishing and if all goes well, perhaps more shore winter fishing also :)
Fishing for rainbow trout really is a lot of fun and I'm sure we'll be out on the ice to do some ice fishing once the weather get colder and there's some safe ice for us :)
This is the first time seeing Antonio rigging after the video has started. His rig is mostly in the waters before the video starts :P Keep up Antonio.. U have a great smile. Keep fishing Sagar India
Hi Viktor - glad you enjoyed this rainbow trout episode...we have a few trout episodes on our you tube channel, and the common key component is the T-Turn :)
Thanks for the video! I had work off today and I went to a local pond to try and get some rainbow trout. I got totally skunked! I tried a variety of spinners, worms, powerbait, spoons, etc. I even tried a dry fly on top. Not a thing! I came home and saw this video. I want to try this, but the trout in that pond have never seen salmon eggs, so is there an alternative that you would think would be good? Also, where could the trout be hunkered down in a small pond? I tried along the shore, weed beds, under docks, and in the dead center of the pond. Any ideas?
HI Christopher - look for an area with any current and although they have never seen salmon eggs, they will instinctively bite them - suggest giving them a try :)
hi ivo, stream trout are one of my favourite fish. what is your favourite stream trout spot within 2 hours of the gta. what is your favourite stream trout lure, mine is a crankbait.
+reelfishing ...can';t say that I have a favorite stream for trout fishing, but for those very small streams, can't beat running a live leaf worm under a float :)
Sometime you should come and try the oswego river and tributaries off of lake ontario, has some great fishing opportunities and the salmon just started to come into the river so give it a try and make a vid as always good fishing
Another great video guys. I have one question, I've always wanted to know how far downstream on the upper Niagara those steelhead run. Do they go down to Chippawa? Thanks
HI Justin, the rainbows go all the way down stream - in fact, years ago (when they allowed it) we caught many rainbows right above the falls by the Hydro station :)
I see you're near the mouth of the upper Niagara on the Canadian side because I recognize the American side. Anyway, do the trout run down the whole river past like Strawberry Island and Grand Island? Can you catch them all winter? thanks Ivo
Yes - the trout do run past Straw berry and grand islands - in fact, they run all the way to the brink of the falls and you can catch them all winter long :)
Hi Jedhaase - an excellent trout lure would be to use a small spoon (such as the oz Python Darter or something similar)/ In-line spinners will also work, but spoons would be better - good luck :)
HI Brian, the good thing about ice fishing, there really is no season....all you need is ice and you are good to go :) Hope you are able to get out there and enjoy some ice fishing this year
Suggest trying a bobber and fish suspended or use a T-Turn bottom rig such as in this episode :) th-cam.com/video/YUVylfwalXE/w-d-xo.html If you use the T-Turn rig, just cast your line out and since there is no current, slowly drag it back to you - good luck
Thank you for getting back to me. I've been waiting for your response. I plan to get your 10lb braided line and your new fluorocarbon line too. What do you recommend for the fluorocarbon line. Another question. How much pound should the monofilament line be when you start to rig up the braided line.
Jim Vue Hi Jim - when spooling up with braided line, it doesn't really matter what pound test mono you use as a backing, but I prefer to use light mono, such as 6 lb test. As for the fluorocarbon line, I would suggest using 8 lb test - good luck Jim :)
Hi Jim - the styrofoam balls came from a local tackle shop (Peters Tackle in St. Catharines) and the ThunderBraid is available now, but the "ThunderCarbon" (New Fluorocarbon line) will be available soon, around the end of Feb....it's excellent line - you are going to love it :)
Well, I'm waiting to get both those fishing lines and a quite a bit of those t-turn swivels. The braided and fluorocarbon fishing lines will be put on a new rod and spin reel. So I'm now waiting for it. 😊And I'm thinking about getting that cat tail sinker. Do you think the cat tail sinker will be good in a river? I plan to fish from the shoreline with the cat tail sinker. I'm planing to use it to catch trouts.
Jim Vue Congrats on your new rod & reel - the cattail is great to use in rivers, but typically from a boat. If you want to use it from shore, it may be difficult - you would have to keep your rod tip high at all times....as for the T-Turns, they are fantastic :)
What I dont understand, isnt trout fishing specific dates you can legally fish. I am no expert but I see alot of ice fishing and like what your doing. Isnt it illegal? What am I missing
There is a pink stripe/band that runs from the head to the tail. It might be faint or fairly noticeable depending on the maturity of the trout. Hope this help =)
+robby seese Here are a couple of ice fishing videos with some tips for you :)th-cam.com/video/jB6WVUR0cuY/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/E5KVj_gB3PE/w-d-xo.html
Young Buck Hi Young - these rainbows/steelhead are very edible and this was public land - there are plenty of places in Fort Erie which have public access :)
Young Buck This trout episode was filmed on the upper Niagara River in Fort Erie On - in Bowmanville, there is a river running into Lake Ontario and that will hold trout :)
Merry Christmas to all of you and your family guys. HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Merry Christmas to you as well and all the best in 2015 :)
Early winter trout are the prettiest trout. :) Those rainbows and silvery winter browns are so nice looking.
Your Videos are always fun because you guys have such a great time teaching us how to fish.
Wishing all of You and the people at Thundermist
a Merry Christmas also a Happy New Year .
Merry Christmas to you as well Pete and all the best in 2015 from all of us here at Thundermist Lure Company :)
I love this video. That fight is exactly why I love fishing!
+Cruz NH So glad you enjoyed this trout episode and great to hear form you Cruz :)
I always enjoy your videos, and they are also very informative. Keep up the good work and good fishing!
Merry Christmas to all of you and you have given us some great videos this year. Looking forward to videos for 2015 and your new products.
Merry Christmas Grant to you and all your family and all the best in 2015 :)
To James: I like to use at least 6 lb test fluorocarbon line while ice fishing for lake trout but if they are big, then bum,p up to 8 lb test. A medium to medium heavy action rod is preferred in order to allow you to get a good, solid hook set :)
Merry Christmas to you and your families. Love the videos keep them coming.
So glad you are enjoying our videos Robert and hope you have a fantastic Christmas and all the best to you in 2015 as well :)
Hey Ivo spent all morning watching your vids, love them. Hope you guys have a Happy New Year over there...
Hi James....so glad you are enjoying our videos and wishing you the absolute best for a fantastic New Year!!
Thanks ivo merry Christmas to you, your family, and team thundermist
Merry Christmas as well form all of us at Thundermist and all the best to you in 2015 :)
Beautiful fish!, have a great Christmas.
Hi Michael - so glad you enjoyed this rainbow trout episode and we would also like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year :)
Nice stud Ivo and merry christmas to the whole Tundermist crew!
Thanks for the season greetings - we really appreciate it :) Hope you have a great Christmas and wishing you all the best in 2015 :)
Thats awsome!! ...you guys rock!!!
So glad you enjoyed this rainbow trout episode omer and thanks for the great feedback :)
Great video. Hope you all have a great 2015!
Glad you enjoyed this rainbow trout episode and wishing you all the best over the holidays and into 2015 :)
Merry Christmas to all of you!
Merry Christmas to you as well and hope 2015 is a great year for you :)
Merry Christmas to you guys!
....merry Christmas to you as well and all the best in 2015 :)
Merry Christmas!! Great great fish!!
Glad you enjoyed this rainbow trout episode and hope you have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year :)
Hope to see more winter fishing
Hi Yasmin - once we get some safe ice, we'll be sure to get out there to do some ice fishing and if all goes well, perhaps more shore winter fishing also :)
Wow nice fish!
Glad you enjoyed this rainbow trout episode :)
Looks fun, I hope you guys do some more ice fishing videos this winter.
Fishing for rainbow trout really is a lot of fun and I'm sure we'll be out on the ice to do some ice fishing once the weather get colder and there's some safe ice for us :)
This is the first time seeing Antonio rigging after the video has started. His rig is mostly in the waters before the video starts :P
Keep up Antonio.. U have a great smile.
Keep fishing
Sagar
India
Hi Sagar - great to hear from you in India and I'll be sure to pass along your note to Antonio :)
Great video! Merry Christmas!
Glad you nejoyed this rainbow trout video...Merry Christmas and all the best in 2015 :)
***** ....enjoyed
Great video as always Ivo! Be well and fish on! Mark in Oregon
Great to hear from you in Oregon Mark and so glad you enjoyed this rainbow trout episode - all the best to you in 2015 :)
Hohohooooo whata hit!
Sorry I know this is late but merry Christmas and happy new year Ivo!
...thanks Luke - much appreciated :) All the best to you in 2015 :)
Your welcome and same to you
merry Christmas guys nice fish
Glad you enjoyed this rainbow trout episode Daniel and hope you have a very Merry Christmas and we wish all the best in 2015 as well :)
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!!!!!
HI Simpsorama50 and Merry Christmas to you as well and all the best in 2015 :)
Nice fish!
Glad you enjoyed this shore fishing for rainbow's episode :)
aye!! yeah ,we say that in massachusetts too just like the canadians must be a bob and doug thing .
Great video Ivo. Take a break for the holidays you've been working hard on the videos.
SO glad you enjoyed this rainbow trout episode and now it really is time to enjoy the holidays - Merry Christmas ans all the best in the new year :)
Merry Christmas and a happy new year!!!
Great catch. Here in Plymouth MA, USA, I dream of a trout that large.
You people are lucky! In France, trout fishing end september 14! Can you believe that?
Great to hear from you in France prevalain and sorry to hear your trout season is so short - thanks for tuning in and all the best to you in 2015 :)
when ice fishing for lake trout, what is the best pound test and action rod to use?
hey evo i really like the video and can you please post more trout fishing and gear for them that would be great
Hi Viktor - glad you enjoyed this rainbow trout episode...we have a few trout episodes on our you tube channel, and the common key component is the T-Turn :)
good video.. looks like it has a 10mph current! Happy Holidays!
Glad you enjoyed this rainbow trout episode and the current in the Niagara River is very strong indeed :)
Thanks for the video! I had work off today and I went to a local pond to try and get some rainbow trout. I got totally skunked! I tried a variety of spinners, worms, powerbait, spoons, etc. I even tried a dry fly on top. Not a thing! I came home and saw this video. I want to try this, but the trout in that pond have never seen salmon eggs, so is there an alternative that you would think would be good? Also, where could the trout be hunkered down in a small pond? I tried along the shore, weed beds, under docks, and in the dead center of the pond. Any ideas?
HI Christopher - look for an area with any current and although they have never seen salmon eggs, they will instinctively bite them - suggest giving them a try :)
Merry xmas you guys, point pele came to mind :o)
Merry Christmas to you as well and Happy New Year also :)
You guys should get the boatless angler the Deeper Fish finder perfect for him.
Thanks for the feedback Josh :) Might make for a good Christmas present
hi ivo, stream trout are one of my favourite fish. what is your favourite stream trout spot within 2 hours of the gta. what is your favourite stream trout lure, mine is a crankbait.
+reelfishing ...can';t say that I have a favorite stream for trout fishing, but for those very small streams, can't beat running a live leaf worm under a float :)
could you please do some more carp fishing videos. i would love to see more. Please!!!!!!!!!!
We certain will once Spring arrives and the weather warms up...the carp go somewhat dormant in the winter :)
Sometime you should come and try the oswego river and tributaries off of lake ontario, has some great fishing opportunities and the salmon just started to come into the river so give it a try and make a vid as always good fishing
maybe some day :) I do have my NYS license :)
Hey there just wondering ifs better to catch salmon in fort Erie or queenston boat dock in February March
Queenston is much better and the Fall is much better than the Spring 🎣
@@thundermistlures thank-you again
Another great video guys. I have one question, I've always wanted to know how far downstream on the upper Niagara those steelhead run. Do they go down to Chippawa? Thanks
HI Justin, the rainbows go all the way down stream - in fact, years ago (when they allowed it) we caught many rainbows right above the falls by the Hydro station :)
I see you're near the mouth of the upper Niagara on the Canadian side because I recognize the American side. Anyway, do the trout run down the whole river past like Strawberry Island and Grand Island? Can you catch them all winter? thanks Ivo
Yes - the trout do run past Straw berry and grand islands - in fact, they run all the way to the brink of the falls and you can catch them all winter long :)
Hello, I recently bought some viper spoons on amazon and was wondering if you get benefited by me buying them.
Hi Timmy - congrats on buying your Viper Spoons - you are going to love using them :) And its always a benefit :)
Will you do a winter bass fishing video?
Hi Daniel - we will try and hopefully we will be able to get out and do some ice fishing as well :)
Hey I know this doesn't go really with ur video but do u know if the reel grip x will fit on the shamano stractic ci4+
Hi Gavin - although I have not tried them, I believe it will fit :)
What lures would be best for trout this time of year? I can't get my hands on any roe bags or live bait.
Hi Jedhaase - an excellent trout lure would be to use a small spoon (such as the oz Python Darter or something similar)/ In-line spinners will also work, but spoons would be better - good luck :)
"He's barely hooked-oops there he goes!"
Hi Jake - yes, I was really lucky to land that rainbow trout....the second time :)
By any chance do u know when the ice fishing season is open?
Thx a lot.
HI Brian, the good thing about ice fishing, there really is no season....all you need is ice and you are good to go :) Hope you are able to get out there and enjoy some ice fishing this year
Yall should try bouncing shrimp instead of roe bags it's easy and effective
themantbone23 Thanks for the trout bait tip :)
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So how would you fish from the shore in a still water lake that doesn't have a current.
Suggest trying a bobber and fish suspended or use a T-Turn bottom rig such as in this episode :) th-cam.com/video/YUVylfwalXE/w-d-xo.html
If you use the T-Turn rig, just cast your line out and since there is no current, slowly drag it back to you - good luck
Thank you for getting back to me. I've been waiting for your response. I plan to get your 10lb braided line and your new fluorocarbon line too. What do you recommend for the fluorocarbon line.
Another question. How much pound should the monofilament line be when you start to rig up the braided line.
Jim Vue Hi Jim - when spooling up with braided line, it doesn't really matter what pound test mono you use as a backing, but I prefer to use light mono, such as 6 lb test. As for the fluorocarbon line, I would suggest using 8 lb test - good luck Jim :)
one day ivo you should try doing a giveaway on a good rod and a few different baits
Thanks for the feedback and idea Jahyquan :)
Where is this if you don't mind me asking Ivo and what type of roe is that you're using
This rainbow trout episode was filmed in Fort Erie ON and we were using salmon roe in this rainbow trout episode :)
So when can I buy that new fishing line? And where did you buy your styrofoam balls for your roe bags?
Hi Jim - the styrofoam balls came from a local tackle shop (Peters Tackle in St. Catharines) and the ThunderBraid is available now, but the "ThunderCarbon" (New Fluorocarbon line) will be available soon, around the end of Feb....it's excellent line - you are going to love it :)
Well, I'm waiting to get both those fishing lines and a quite a bit of those t-turn swivels. The braided and fluorocarbon fishing lines will be put on a new rod and spin reel. So I'm now waiting for it. 😊And I'm thinking about getting that cat tail sinker. Do you think the cat tail sinker will be good in a river? I plan to fish from the shoreline with the cat tail sinker. I'm planing to use it to catch trouts.
Jim Vue Congrats on your new rod & reel - the cattail is great to use in rivers, but typically from a boat. If you want to use it from shore, it may be difficult - you would have to keep your rod tip high at all times....as for the T-Turns, they are fantastic :)
Thanks for all the advices.
Any suggestions for spots like this around toronto?
Bronte creek :)
*****
Thanks, will try it out in march.
And ya IVO
Ur d best bro.. ;)
Cheers ;)
Cheers Sagar and thanks for the great feedback - really appreciate it :) All the best to you over the holidays and into the new year :)
Great video boys
Where is this ? And what lake ??
Upper Niagara River, Fort Erie ON :)
What I dont understand, isnt trout fishing specific dates you can legally fish. I am no expert but I see alot of ice fishing and like what your doing. Isnt it illegal? What am I missing
Hi John - fishing for trout on the Niagara River in Ontario is open all year :)
u guys r eating them or releasein them all?
Sometimes we catch and keep and other times we catch and release :)
how can you tell a rainbow from a steelhead?? also your net had a hole in it!!!!
There is a pink stripe/band that runs from the head to the tail. It might be faint or fairly noticeable depending on the maturity of the trout. Hope this help =)
As droogie1991 indicated, the rainbows will have a pinkish strip on them whereas the steelhead are typically long/slender and all silver :)
....and we'll have to fix that hole in the net :) :) :)
Do you have a favorite NHL team? Mine is Calgary
Toronto :)
What brand and size is your hook?
Hi Jim - I believe that day I was running a gamakatsu hook, size 2 :)
I swear that's a steelhead. The white tipped fins tell me that.
Been a while since your last video, any ice fishing vids on the way? :)
....if all goes well.....we have not had much ice close by and need to travel a bit, but should happen soon :)
have any tips for northeast ohio winter
+robby seese Here are a couple of ice fishing videos with some tips for you :)th-cam.com/video/jB6WVUR0cuY/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/E5KVj_gB3PE/w-d-xo.html
They didn't show releasing him?
Gonna assume ice fishing is the next video
Not sure if the next one will be or not, but we do plan on ice fishing :)
Why won't you try to fish for stripers I would like to see that and my name is Allen ps good luck if you catch a stripers :)
What knot do you use.
I like to use the Palomar knot and the single uni-knot :) th-cam.com/video/l5-9ArBdM0Q/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/zQu-hMQPFHw/w-d-xo.html
Hatchery fish?
....Hard to say, but it didn't look like one as it was perfect (i.e. no clippings anywhere). The rainbows are thriving in Lake Erie
are they edible and is that private property or is there public acces
Young Buck Hi Young - these rainbows/steelhead are very edible and this was public land - there are plenty of places in Fort Erie which have public access :)
Where was this shot and do you know an places to go in bowmanville for trout
Young Buck This trout episode was filmed on the upper Niagara River in Fort Erie On - in Bowmanville, there is a river running into Lake Ontario and that will hold trout :)
Poor Phil got his feet wet.
how are you guys not wearing gloves?
...we should have been, but after a while, you just get used to it :)
Any time I trout fish in the winter the fish will end up in the frying pan and if I have a good day's catch some will go into the freezer..
Nothing beats fresh trout out of cold water - delicious :)
Im surpirzed phill didnt get hypothermia
LOL :)
I don't know what's more annoying, the way you say trout or the amount of times you said "folks"
Thanks for writing in JuGGtimus1 and for sharing your feedback with us - all the best to you and good fishing :)
JuGGtimus1 whats more annoying is you texting.