I've been using almost exclusively spinners this year (other than bait) and having lots of success. I used to use them mostly in smaller rivers and streams for brown trout and brookies. I've since started using them on larger water where I've had trouble locating the fish and they are working a treat. I modify most of my spinners though...we all know they twist your line up. So I attach a swivel and split ring to each spinner so I can just tie them on. Also...10lb is the heaviest line I'd ever use for shore fishing trout...a good drag and light line is better, imo. I have 8lb on my long rod and 6lb on my smaller one. The lighter line let's me cast a lighter spinner way farther. Also...for small baits...my shorter more flexible rod with lighter line can cast the spinner farther. 6lb is perfect for trout spinners, imo, unless there are lots of snags and stuff. I got a 20lb Chinook last year on 4lb and my short 5.5foot rod and no net. Also...lots of fish like spinners...I've been getting some decent smallmouth mixed in with the trout since I started using them here. And I've caught pike, walleye, perch, crappie...even catfish on them.
I've donated plenty of spinners to the bottom of the Snag-agara over the past year. I'd say my ratio is 2:1 with spinners hung up on bottom vs Lakers/Steelhead I've caught out of there. Worth it though, it's great catching those big fish on fairly light-weight tackle. Spinners are quite effective for Lakers. My go-to rod is a 8'6" medium-heavy action, spinning reel, with 20 lb braid mainline to 10-12 lb fluoro down there from the shore. 2500-3000 size reels or a center pin is great setup to use there in the Fall/Winter/Spring.
Very useful tips Ivo I love fishing in Niagara River there's so many different species in it no matter what time of the year you can always go fish in there and catch something
I am using 10 lb braid and a 10 lb fluoro leader - the rod is one piece, 7 ft., Quantum Tour Edition rod, and the reel is a Pflueger President size 30 - thanks for writing in and good luck on the water :)
When was this video filmed? And any tips on how I should fish the river and also what fish species I can expect to have at this time of the year. Please and thank you. Amazing Laker!!!
Beautiful fish! Up here in Northern Ontario I never use more than 6 lb test, I prefer to play the drag and have a good fight I always found anything heavier was overkill. I'll have to check out the thundermist website,, I'm a Mepps man myself but can't argue with those results haha! Great video!
I live a hour from where he is fishing and I use 6lb test to buttt u use 14 lb fire line there .. u cant use 6 lb at niagra they break 8 lb like nothing they will break u off ... this river is not like any other u fished before... the water goes up 7 inches in two seconds it's always moving up and down from the hydro place
@@mofishin2648 that part is called the whirl pool it has a kilometer or two hill with tons and tons of stairs lol .. I love it .. u can also gosh other spots down lower or even go a boat with a guide
@@CookingwiththeCoias even crazier to see Lakers up rivers lin june I usually get my Lakers late fall in the niagra.. then again I never fish the niagra in June lol
Nice catch Ivo! Great tips for light line.
I've been using almost exclusively spinners this year (other than bait) and having lots of success. I used to use them mostly in smaller rivers and streams for brown trout and brookies. I've since started using them on larger water where I've had trouble locating the fish and they are working a treat. I modify most of my spinners though...we all know they twist your line up. So I attach a swivel and split ring to each spinner so I can just tie them on. Also...10lb is the heaviest line I'd ever use for shore fishing trout...a good drag and light line is better, imo. I have 8lb on my long rod and 6lb on my smaller one. The lighter line let's me cast a lighter spinner way farther. Also...for small baits...my shorter more flexible rod with lighter line can cast the spinner farther. 6lb is perfect for trout spinners, imo, unless there are lots of snags and stuff. I got a 20lb Chinook last year on 4lb and my short 5.5foot rod and no net. Also...lots of fish like spinners...I've been getting some decent smallmouth mixed in with the trout since I started using them here. And I've caught pike, walleye, perch, crappie...even catfish on them.
Great fishing Ivo. Niagara rocks.
Darn nice job with the net Ivo! Antonio could not have done it better LOL!! Great video, beautiful trout! Thanks for letting us tag along!!
man you are the KING of the whirlpool
I've donated plenty of spinners to the bottom of the Snag-agara over the past year. I'd say my ratio is 2:1 with spinners hung up on bottom vs Lakers/Steelhead I've caught out of there. Worth it though, it's great catching those big fish on fairly light-weight tackle. Spinners are quite effective for Lakers. My go-to rod is a 8'6" medium-heavy action, spinning reel, with 20 lb braid mainline to 10-12 lb fluoro down there from the shore. 2500-3000 size reels or a center pin is great setup to use there in the Fall/Winter/Spring.
Always a treat to watch !
Thanks IVO for another outstanding tips and tactics show.God Bless
Very useful tips Ivo I love fishing in Niagara River there's so many different species in it no matter what time of the year you can always go fish in there and catch something
U dint catch trout there in August tho
Great video. Ivo, fishing from the same spot with same spinner always stuck on the bottom.
Very nice video 👍.
Hey I've great video what is your setup you are using size and make of rod and reel thank you tight line
I am using 10 lb braid and a 10 lb fluoro leader - the rod is one piece, 7 ft., Quantum Tour Edition rod, and the reel is a Pflueger President size 30 - thanks for writing in and good luck on the water :)
When was this video filmed? And any tips on how I should fish the river and also what fish species I can expect to have at this time of the year. Please and thank you. Amazing Laker!!!
this was late spring - right now, the salmon will be starting to move in and once they are done (in Nov) the steelhead take over :)
Beautiful fish! Up here in Northern Ontario I never use more than 6 lb test, I prefer to play the drag and have a good fight I always found anything heavier was overkill. I'll have to check out the thundermist website,, I'm a Mepps man myself but can't argue with those results haha! Great video!
@A8W That's a fair point, I don't really river fish other than for Walleye. I'd be eating that Laker either way though! lol
I live a hour from where he is fishing and I use 6lb test to buttt u use 14 lb fire line there .. u cant use 6 lb at niagra they break 8 lb like nothing they will break u off ... this river is not like any other u fished before... the water goes up 7 inches in two seconds it's always moving up and down from the hydro place
@@derekgraziano9499 Good to know, always wanted to make the trip down and fish the Niagara. Looks like a beautiful spot!
@@mofishin2648 that part is called the whirl pool it has a kilometer or two hill with tons and tons of stairs lol .. I love it .. u can also gosh other spots down lower or even go a boat with a guide
Ice never seen a lake trout caught in August in the niagra river ..
...this was filmed in June and posted in Aug :)
@@CookingwiththeCoias even crazier to see Lakers up rivers lin june I usually get my Lakers late fall in the niagra.. then again I never fish the niagra in June lol
You should always when you get home with a new rell , take it apart and lubed the washers , with good grease,
Let’s eat Trout!