Late Winter Spillway Fishing for Big Walleye and Pike (Pre-spawn Big Mommas)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 มี.ค. 2024
- The unusually warm late winter weather gave me a good excuse to explore some cool spillways in hopes of finding some big pre-spawn fish. Walleye and Pike were the goal and we found some real quality fish!
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Thanks everyone for being a part of 10k subscribers! I appreciate you all!
Congrats man and sweet video!
@@FishingWithZach Thanks! It's been a fun ride so far.
Wow! Congrats on 10K! Been a great ride so far, keep it up!
Thanks, and you've been there pretty much the whole way.
Thank you for posting be safe
Thanks, same to you!
Great video man ice just melted on the rivers and creeks here in Manitoba I took a trip to Lockport went 4 days in a row smoked the goldeye and suckers and a few small walleye just bought my license to cause I turned 16 so I got to buy my license every year now but amazing video beutifull fish this is going to be a great year of fishing
It's like a fresh start every time the ice comes off each spring. We had a very warm winter down here in the states and the ice came off about 1 month early at least. Lockport sounds fun. I hope to get up there and try it one day. Good luck!
The bite is starting to heat up for sure. Beautiful walleye!
Yes, it's only going to get better going forward. Thank you!
Bro congrats on the 10k subs! Late comment but well needed..that walleye was a monster. That's a nice Spillway that's seen better days! I bet it's better when the water is higher!
Thanks, it's been fun. It was nice to get that walleye at a spillway where I sometimes struggle. The low water levels are a little depressing. If we don't get high water during spring I can't imagine how low the water will be once we get to Sept. and Oct.
@@BackroadsAngling Well, you'd be surprised but the La Nina phenomenon is starting to come back strong meaning we'll get more rain soon. Just research it and you'll know what I mean. I'm not worried much but the low water right now!
Congratulations on 10k man!
Thanks man! Much appreciated.
Awesome pike and walleye, man!
Thank you!
I think that spillway gets a lot of pressure.
That was a great walleye in the opener and a nice pike!
Ya, I think so. There used to be a bunch of retired guys that I would see in the mornings down there. They have a lot of secrets for this spot. More flow would help both of these spillways a lot right now (as can be said for most spillways in our area). Thank you!
Do you ever catch small fish? That walleye was a champ! You found the pike stacked like firewood. Congrats on 10K!
That's the beauty of editing. I can act like some of the dinks didn't even happen. I think it was my biggest walleye and definitely my biggest pike so PBs x 2. I'll take that for sure. Thanks for all your support!
I prefer being up high both there and irp. Throw a little heavier jig and must have a BRIDGE/DROP net!
The bite on northern was good up above the dam couple weeks ago
Ya, I could tell something was up when I peeked over the dam and there were people everywhere on both sides. That's when I decided to head for some solitude downstream.
Good to see ya out fishing bud
It's good to be out. My schedule hasn't been allowing much time for fishing recently but I'm trying to change that - the longer days help. I hope to see you out there this spring!
@@BackroadsAngling I moved down about an hour north of St Louis near the Mississippi river. A lot of new water to learn and spoonbill snagging just started. Hit me up if you ever make it down here. You're welcome to come out on my boat anytime!
Oh ya, I remember you saying you were headed there. I didn't know it was permanent. Plenty of fishing opportunities down there on the big river! It would be fun to come out with you on the boat. Thanks for the offer!
@@BackroadsAngling send me a pm when you have time. I have a really good spot that is right up your alley not far from you. Caught or witnessed all my biggest fish come from the same place. 36" Pike, 27" walleye, 15" crappie and a bunch close to it.
Sounds interesting. Where do you want me to send the message? My email is: fishstorytf@gmail.com
Nice fish! I fish there a little bit without a ton of luck. Alot of buffalo. There are a ton of crappie in there though and Ik of a good crappie spot across the river.
Thanks! This spillway is fun when the white bass and crappie come in. The last few years it seems like they have been smaller than usual but hopefully another year of growth will help this year.
Hey Brother, The pike goal of this video was the spillway just down the street from me. Next time your in this area I can take you to a spot to put you on some monster pike and walleye not far from the spillway. We used to get a lot of huge pike below the dam there but since we haven't gotten a good spring flood the big females haven't come up stream. I normally release all the fish I catch below and let them go above the dam.
I'll have to hit you up next time I'm in the area. I tried going above the dam but there were people all over the place so I went downstream in hopes of escaping the crowds. I can't blame them. It was about 75F in February so everyone had the same idea as me. Thanks for the input!
Let's go!!!! Metro man out
Let's get it Metro Man!
Great video. Congrats on the 10k. I have yet to catch a pike, but I'd like to. What kind of leader are you using?
Thanks! I use AFW Surflon Micro Supreme Nylon Coated 7x7 Stainless Steel Leader. Head to our northern rivers for pike. If you search around you'll run into some pretty soon. From my limited experience they like to get back into the thickest fallen trees and ambush from there. I'll see you out there - trout pond stocking on March 21.
@@BackroadsAngling I did not know that they would stock the pond again. Thanks for telling me. I'll be there!!! Thanks for the pike info too.
Fin and Feather will have a sale starting Thursday. 20% for rods, possibly less for reels, and 20% for tackle. I didn't quite hear what the salesman said, but I think it might only be 10% for waders. Your videos inspired me to get into the creek, and I got so addicted that I'd like to be able to wade in colder weather.
Yes, they stock it fall and spring. Sounds like a nice time to stock up at Fin and Feather. The waders will come in handy in a lot of situations. As low as the river has been the last few years you can use your waders to get to some sneaky spots.
Good
Thank you!
Do you ever fish the 5 n 1 dam? I have had alot of luck there.
I never have. I actually drove by it yesterday and was thinking I should try it sometime. I'll have to put it on the list.
@BackroadsAngling I've caught alot of northern and walleye in there as well as bass, carp, bluegill, turtles, etc. Most people fish from the bridge. I fish from the sides. There are some big catfish in there too. I will probably bring a catrod with some cut bait this year.
Sounds good. I'll check it out sometime. Thanks!