@cementhauler99 We were fishing in 40 to 45 feet and the sinkers were 3 ozs (we needed that to maintain bottom contact as we trolled along) If you are going to fish this set up around heavy cover (such as trees) it would be best to sue a snag resistant sinker (we have some in our store) and also use a lighter line to your sinker so if it does get hung up, the sinker will break off and you save the rest of your rig. Glad you are enjoying the videos and thanks for tuning in!
@fishinDude0901 Glad you like the Viper Spoons - they work great! Thanks for writing in and for tuning in. Until next time, good luck and good fishing!
@rockyamstel007 Glad you enjoyed our videos and thanks for tuning in. The shirts we had made for us at Thundermist Lure Company, but the base shirt came from either Cabelas or Bass Pro shops. Good fishing,
@tbagnine666 We were trolling and used the drift sock to slow us down. We wanted a slow troll, at 1 1/2MPH. So we used a drift sock to slow us down. We tied the drift sock off the back of the boat, so it would not interfere that much with the steering of the boat. If we tied it off of the side of the boat, it would have really pulled us off to one side and made it difficult to steer - so tying it right off the back was important. Thanks for tuning in and until next time, good fishing!
@zharris05 We do both. If there is a strong breeze, we will drift as the Viper will work with a good drift speed. We troll only when the winds are light. Thanks for your inquiry!
@masterchief421 Hope you enjoyed the video & thanks for writing in. The Viper Spoons do work great for all game fish, and the size SP1 & SP2 are perfect for walleye (we use the SP3's as well, but only for big walleye!)
@zharris05 We were bottom bouncing and trolling very slowly, at around 1.5 mph. There was very little wind, so we couldn't really drift that well and this slow troll enabled us to cover plenty of water and have a great day!
@allnamestaken0 ....I know....it's such a habit - thanks for pointing this out - we'll try to do better next time :) Thanks for tuning in to our videos and until next time, good luck and good fishing.
@Johnyroger12 In the 60's & 70's the lake was very polluted. Thanks to the U.S & Canadian joint efforts, the lake is currently in great shape and still improving. Thanks for your inquiry!
Hi Johan, you can slow troll for walleye using a size SP1 or SP2 Viper Spoon, rigged with a worm. The rigs would be as follows: Tie on a T-Turn and then go down about 2 feet to a sinker (such as the cattail sinker) and then about 1 1/2 or 2 feet to your viper spoon. If you go to Thundermist fishing tips web site and do a search for evening walleye, you will see a video using this rig. For perch, a simple live bait rig: tie on a T-Turn, then 6" to a hook and 1 foot to a sinker - good luck !
Although all sizes of Viper Spoons will work for Fluke, our favorite size is the size SP4 as it comes with a large spoon and size 3/0 hooks - you will love using the Viper Spoons for Fluke - just rig it with a strip of squid or cut bait and you will do great :)
This all depends on how heavy your sinker is and how fast you are trolling. As such, once your sinker hits bottom, troll for a minute and then let out some line again until you feel it hit bottom again, as you sinker would have "suspended" a bit. Continue with this process until you are alwyas on bottom and then you should be good to go! It's a very effective way to cover plenty of water and to always stay in the strike zone :)
@cjacustomwoodworking Thanks for writing in - this is a great area to catch walleye and they are on the bite right now, as June has been a great month so far. Good luck on the water and good fishing!
awesome video! i've been fishin my whole life, but only had jet skiis till today. i can't wait to go do some fishin in lake erie this spring and summer!!!!!!! i went fishin for walleye in my buddies boat 6 years ago and we all maxed out, i love fishing for walleye!!!!!
@fishcrazy881 The SP2 size Viper Spoon is perfect for walleye. A 2 oz sinker should be sufficient to get you down and keep you down, so long as you are trolling slow, which is what walleye like (1 to 1 1/2 MPH). If you find you are not maintaining bottom contact, then a 3 oz sinker will definitely do the trick.. Hope you have a great time on the water and catch plenty of walleye!
@APJeux A nice four stroke, 9.9 kicker would be nice and may possibly be in the cards some day - it would definitely make things much better for trolling. Thanks for writing in and good lcuk on the water.
Hi David - glad you enjoyed this walleye episode - as for size of our bottom bouncers, I lie to use 3 oz when fishing deep in Lake Erie. If you are fishing shallow and trolling real slow, 1 oz or 2 oz will be just fine. In fact, if you have not seen them yet, check out the Thundermist Bottom Bouncing sinkers we have, as they are specifically designed to walk over rocks and keep you snag free :) Hope you get a chance to get out there - the walleye bite is on big time right now :)
@mrcabdriver1 We found that 3 oz's was the perfect weight to use - depending on speed and depth, you may possibly be able to get away with 2 oz's, but 3 ozs was perfect...if we went a bit faster or deeper, we actaully bumped up to 4 ozs. It's very important to maintain contact with the bottom, Thanks for writing in and good fishing!
@zachcaruth .....gold has better reflective qualities in murky water, so definitely go with the gold based Viper Spoons ( There is straight gold and the bleeding pearl/chartreuse also has a gold back to it) The silver based lures have better reflective qualities on sunny days, in clear water. You are going to love using the Viper Spoons - until next time, good luck and good fishing!
@theveryimmature You are right - the Viper spoons are also great for salt water fish as well as fresh water fish - sounds like you caught a couple of real nice Stripers! Must have been a lot of fun, especially in such a short time. Thanks for sharing your story with us & as alwyas, until next time, good luck and good fishing!
@zachcaruth The best way to decide would be to look at the bait you would use with the Viper Spoon. If you want to use a whole live night crawler (or an artificial) than the SP2 size is the way to go. If you want to use smaller bait, like 1/2 of a night crawler, or a 3 inch leech (like the GULP leech) than go for the size SP1. You can rest assured that either way, you can't go wrong - the walleye love the Viper Spoons as it is the perfect combination of flash, flutter and bait.
i bought that same exact spoon and fished the hot water outlet at the lacygne powerplant spillway and got into 2 25 plus pound striper in less than five minutes. great product!
@LukeyFilms 4 lb is a bit light. Try 6 - 8 lb test line for the small walleye and 10 lb test for the bigger walleye. Thanks for writing in and good lcuk on the water.
@tbagnine666 For your boat and motor, you will need at least a 24 inch opening on your drift sock and you can go as hi as 30 inches. The 24 inch opening drift sock shoudl be all that you need, as this will bring your speed right down. As alwyas, good luck and good fishing.
@ugotbawlz ...I can tell you that the T-Turns are amazing - hopefully you'll get a chance to try them some day. Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water!
Not sure if that would work as it may impede on the action - but all you really need is the Viper Spoon rigged with a night crawler and you'll catch plenty of walleye!
@captainpegs07 For flat lining, you will want to have a medium action rod, 2 pc., 7 foot long. The most economical Ugly stik is eh "classic" series. Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water!
When you want to fish a specific depth, a down rigger will help a lot. Otherwise,. you can use divers such as the Jet diver or Dipsy divers :) Congrats on your first boat!
When it comes to trout fishing, I like to use a possible variety of baits such as, roe bags, night crawlers, minnows, flies, spinners or spoons :) If you are bottom bouncing, I would suggest going with roe bags -we have a few videos on our channel catching trout from shore and by boat that you may enjoy watching and hopefully pick up a tip or two :)
@fishcrazy881 Look for points with rocky structure - they are natural walleye magnets! If there are no such points, look for areas where the bottom changes from rock to mud and fish those transition areas. Sounds like you caught a nice catfish and hopefully you'll get into some nice walleye as well :)
Thundermist Lure co has a new sinker called the "Cattail" sinker. Check it out on the Thundermist Lure Company Web site or at the on line store, as it is designed specifically to walk over top of rocks and structure and keep you out of snags :)
@BLAZINGWAFFLEz Look for Berkley Power Bait or GULP - both products are scneted and work really well. Most tackle shops will carry them. Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water!
@Johnyroger12 We have tips on trout fising (whihc would include brown trout) on our thundermist fishign tips web site. Also, ironically, we have a nice brown trout video on deck to be released this month on our you tube channel. If you have subscribed, you will get an e-mail once it is released, otherwise, just check back with our channel later this month as we have a nice brown trout video to share with you, while fishing from shore. Thanks for writing in and good fishing.
@ceiligirl23 Glad you enjoyed the video - sounds like you have plenty of great fishing in your area and congrats on buying your dads boat! Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water!
@SpicyMojoBand A jig & minnow is a good combination for walleye and perhaps you can try using bucktail jigs next time,. Walleye love bucktail jigs! Otherwise, if you like to troll, you can use the Viper Spoons rigged with a night crawler and you'll catch plenty of walleye. If you get a chance, Ivo held a walleye seminar and it was recently posted on our channel - if you get a chance, be sure to check it out as Ivo shares many walleye tips & techniques! Thanks for writing in & good fishing.
Great videos! I really have enjoyed your videos and was wondering if you could answer a question of mine. I just got a small 1 foot boat with a 2 horse power motor and was hoping to do some trolling for walleye. The lake is small and has this drop off that is supposed to be great for walleye. If you could suggest a set up that would be great. Also was wondering what was good for perch? Thanks and keep up the videos.
@TPSIReports very interesting. I will say that I was SERIOUSLY considering buying these lures...but now I am not so sure. The hook size does seem at least one size too small, and for them to bend that easily makes me a little skeptical. Maybe u will just make my own or something similar... hmmmm.
Nice video and really good how you share your experience with others , the only comment I have you should catch and release some fish it’s a good practice to share .
Hey Me and My uncle Just Were fishing on lake winnipeg this weekend and we only used a small jig and a minnow and we caught a few walleye and suggestions on what to use to catch more?
Can you help me choose which model of Ugly Stik rod to use for walley trolling using crankbaits on MN lakes? Some tell me Big Water series and some say the Lite salmon/steel head rod. I think I will just stick with flat line trolling this Spring but MIGHT try downrigging in the summer. I really prefer flat lining, though. I need a rod that breaks down to pack in my Chevette, too. Thank you for your help!
@thundermistlures Thanks!!! How big is your drift sock? (inches round) I want to get one, but not sure what size. I have a 40 horse motor on a 16' boat. I want to troll crankbaits.
Do you recall how deep the water was that you where at. I noticed you where using a left hand casting reel, Are you left handed or right handed. I am right handed but like to use a left H casting reel since I have more strength in my right arm to handle the rod.
+Thomas Bridges Hi Thomas - if I recall, we were between 40 - 50 feet and I am also right handed, just lie you and also have the same logic as you as well :) I crank with my left as my right arm is better for hook setting and handling the rod
With this set up if you are trolling 2 lines off each side how do the lines not get tangled without using a planner board? I purchased your swivels and spoons but im worried while trolling 4 lines that all lines will get centered behind the boat and become tangled.
Hey Ivo. I am thinking about musky fishing and I don't know what types of gear I should get. I want to use spin caster if I can because I am more accustomed to them but I am fine using bait caster. What would you suggest?
Hello Fue Vue - a spin cast is fine for muskie, but in order to use heavier/stronger line, you will need to sue braided line. (Spin cast reels are not suited for heavy mono or fluorocarbon as those lines are very thick - however, with braid, you can use any strength you want as it is very thin :)) Suggest using 20 lb braided line (such as the new premium Thunder Braid) with a fluorocarbon leader. As for the rod, a 7 foot, 1 piece, medium/heavy action rod would be ideal. Good luck on the water....muskie fishing is a lot of fun! Quick Tip On Catching Muskie's Without a Steel-Wire Leader - Fishing for Muskies Almost a Catch and Release Huge Muskie Tips on How to Catch Huge Trophy Muskies How to Tie your own Steel Wire Fishing Leader
Hi Steve O - thanks for writing in. That is certainly strange. If you can give us a call (or give us your number and we'll call you) we'd like to talk to you to see how you are rigging the Viper Spoon and also not sure how heavy the sinker was ect... so please give us a call - we can certainly help figure this one out :)
I tried trolling withy SP2 with the same setup today. No luck, the viperspoon kept floating to the top with my heaviest sinker and Trillin 1.2 mph. Don't get it
first question how deep are you fishing there? second how heavy weight are you running? the lake i fish has tree tops and such any where from 18 feet clear down to 40-50 foot range how well does that setup work around tree tops or should i avoid that a mush as possible? Great video by the way and keep the videos coming would to spend a day on the lake with ya. FISH ON!
@cementhauler99 We were fishing in 40 to 45 feet and the sinkers were 3 ozs (we needed that to maintain bottom contact as we trolled along)
If you are going to fish this set up around heavy cover (such as trees) it would be best to sue a snag resistant sinker (we have some in our store) and also use a lighter line to your sinker so if it does get hung up, the sinker will break off and you save the rest of your rig.
Glad you are enjoying the videos and thanks for tuning in!
@fishinDude0901 Glad you like the Viper Spoons - they work great! Thanks for writing in and for tuning in. Until next time, good luck and good fishing!
@rockyamstel007 Glad you enjoyed our videos and thanks for tuning in. The shirts we had made for us at Thundermist Lure Company, but the base shirt came from either Cabelas or Bass Pro shops.
Good fishing,
@tbagnine666 We were trolling and used the drift sock to slow us down. We wanted a slow troll, at 1 1/2MPH.
So we used a drift sock to slow us down. We tied the drift sock off the back of the boat, so it would not interfere that much with the steering of the boat.
If we tied it off of the side of the boat, it would have really pulled us off to one side and made it difficult to steer - so tying it right off the back was important.
Thanks for tuning in and until next time, good fishing!
@zharris05 We do both. If there is a strong breeze, we will drift as the Viper will work with a good drift speed. We troll only when the winds are light. Thanks for your inquiry!
@masterchief421 Hope you enjoyed the video & thanks for writing in. The Viper Spoons do work great for all game fish, and the size SP1 & SP2 are perfect for walleye (we use the SP3's as well, but only for big walleye!)
@zharris05 We were bottom bouncing and trolling very slowly, at around 1.5 mph. There was very little wind, so we couldn't really drift that well and this slow troll enabled us to cover plenty of water and have a great day!
@allnamestaken0 ....I know....it's such a habit - thanks for pointing this out - we'll try to do better next time :)
Thanks for tuning in to our videos and until next time, good luck and good fishing.
@Johnyroger12 In the 60's & 70's the lake was very polluted. Thanks to the U.S & Canadian joint efforts, the lake is currently in great shape and still improving. Thanks for your inquiry!
Hi Johan, you can slow troll for walleye using a size SP1 or SP2 Viper Spoon, rigged with a worm. The rigs would be as follows: Tie on a T-Turn and then go down about 2 feet to a sinker (such as the cattail sinker) and then about 1 1/2 or 2 feet to your viper spoon. If you go to Thundermist fishing tips web site and do a search for evening walleye, you will see a video using this rig. For perch, a simple live bait rig: tie on a T-Turn, then 6" to a hook and 1 foot to a sinker - good luck !
Although all sizes of Viper Spoons will work for Fluke, our favorite size is the size SP4 as it comes with a large spoon and size 3/0 hooks - you will love using the Viper Spoons for Fluke - just rig it with a strip of squid or cut bait and you will do great :)
This video was filmed on Lake Erie, just outside of Fort Erie, Ontario (opposite of Buffalo NY). There is plenty of great fishing there :)
This all depends on how heavy your sinker is and how fast you are trolling. As such, once your sinker hits bottom, troll for a minute and then let out some line again until you feel it hit bottom again, as you sinker would have "suspended" a bit. Continue with this process until you are alwyas on bottom and then you should be good to go! It's a very effective way to cover plenty of water and to always stay in the strike zone :)
@cjacustomwoodworking Thanks for writing in - this is a great area to catch walleye and they are on the bite right now, as June has been a great month so far.
Good luck on the water and good fishing!
@PyroLynxs As we are not familiar with the area, we don't know of any good fishing lakes. Thanks & good fishing to you!
awesome video! i've been fishin my whole life, but only had jet skiis till today. i can't wait to go do some fishin in lake erie this spring and summer!!!!!!! i went fishin for walleye in my buddies boat 6 years ago and we all maxed out, i love fishing for walleye!!!!!
@fishcrazy881 The SP2 size Viper Spoon is perfect for walleye. A 2 oz sinker should be sufficient to get you down and keep you down, so long as you are trolling slow, which is what walleye like (1 to 1 1/2 MPH). If you find you are not maintaining bottom contact, then a 3 oz sinker will definitely do the trick..
Hope you have a great time on the water and catch plenty of walleye!
@APJeux A nice four stroke, 9.9 kicker would be nice and may possibly be in the cards some day - it would definitely make things much better for trolling.
Thanks for writing in and good lcuk on the water.
Hi David - glad you enjoyed this walleye episode - as for size of our bottom bouncers, I lie to use 3 oz when fishing deep in Lake Erie. If you are fishing shallow and trolling real slow, 1 oz or 2 oz will be just fine. In fact, if you have not seen them yet, check out the Thundermist Bottom Bouncing sinkers we have, as they are specifically designed to walk over rocks and keep you snag free :) Hope you get a chance to get out there - the walleye bite is on big time right now :)
@mrcabdriver1 We found that 3 oz's was the perfect weight to use - depending on speed and depth, you may possibly be able to get away with 2 oz's, but 3 ozs was perfect...if we went a bit faster or deeper, we actaully bumped up to 4 ozs.
It's very important to maintain contact with the bottom,
Thanks for writing in and good fishing!
This episode was filmed on the Eastern Basin of Lake Erie, just outside of Buffalo NY....great fishing there :)
@zachcaruth .....gold has better reflective qualities in murky water, so definitely go with the gold based Viper Spoons ( There is straight gold and the bleeding pearl/chartreuse also has a gold back to it)
The silver based lures have better reflective qualities on sunny days, in clear water.
You are going to love using the Viper Spoons - until next time, good luck and good fishing!
@andyart11 Yes we do fish for largemouth sometimes. Thanks & good fishing!
@theveryimmature You are right - the Viper spoons are also great for salt water fish as well as fresh water fish - sounds like you caught a couple of real nice Stripers! Must have been a lot of fun, especially in such a short time.
Thanks for sharing your story with us & as alwyas, until next time, good luck and good fishing!
@zachcaruth The best way to decide would be to look at the bait you would use with the Viper Spoon. If you want to use a whole live night crawler (or an artificial) than the SP2 size is the way to go.
If you want to use smaller bait, like 1/2 of a night crawler, or a 3 inch leech (like the GULP leech) than go for the size SP1.
You can rest assured that either way, you can't go wrong - the walleye love the Viper Spoons as it is the perfect combination of flash, flutter and bait.
@fishcrazy881 ...one more point to mention....use a snap to your viper spoon - this is help maximize the action (do not tie direct)
i bought that same exact spoon and fished the hot water outlet at the lacygne powerplant spillway and got into 2 25 plus pound striper in less than five minutes. great product!
@LukeyFilms 4 lb is a bit light. Try 6 - 8 lb test line for the small walleye and 10 lb test for the bigger walleye.
Thanks for writing in and good lcuk on the water.
@tbagnine666 For your boat and motor, you will need at least a 24 inch opening on your drift sock and you can go as hi as 30 inches.
The 24 inch opening drift sock shoudl be all that you need, as this will bring your speed right down.
As alwyas, good luck and good fishing.
@ugotbawlz ...I can tell you that the T-Turns are amazing - hopefully you'll get a chance to try them some day.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water!
Not sure if that would work as it may impede on the action - but all you really need is the Viper Spoon rigged with a night crawler and you'll catch plenty of walleye!
@captainpegs07 For flat lining, you will want to have a medium action rod, 2 pc., 7 foot long. The most economical Ugly stik is eh "classic" series.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water!
When you want to fish a specific depth, a down rigger will help a lot. Otherwise,. you can use divers such as the Jet diver or Dipsy divers :)
Congrats on your first boat!
When it comes to trout fishing, I like to use a possible variety of baits such as, roe bags, night crawlers, minnows, flies, spinners or spoons :) If you are bottom bouncing, I would suggest going with roe bags -we have a few videos on our channel catching trout from shore and by boat that you may enjoy watching and hopefully pick up a tip or two :)
@fishcrazy881 Look for points with rocky structure - they are natural walleye magnets!
If there are no such points, look for areas where the bottom changes from rock to mud and fish those transition areas.
Sounds like you caught a nice catfish and hopefully you'll get into some nice walleye as well :)
@kantcus357 Thanks for tuning in to our videos and for your comment :) Much appreciated!
Thundermist Lure co has a new sinker called the "Cattail" sinker. Check it out on the Thundermist Lure Company Web site or at the on line store, as it is designed specifically to walk over top of rocks and structure and keep you out of snags :)
@BLAZINGWAFFLEz Look for Berkley Power Bait or GULP - both products are scneted and work really well. Most tackle shops will carry them.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water!
@Johnyroger12 We have tips on trout fising (whihc would include brown trout) on our thundermist fishign tips web site. Also, ironically, we have a nice brown trout video on deck to be released this month on our you tube channel.
If you have subscribed, you will get an e-mail once it is released, otherwise, just check back with our channel later this month as we have a nice brown trout video to share with you, while fishing from shore.
Thanks for writing in and good fishing.
@ceiligirl23 Glad you enjoyed the video - sounds like you have plenty of great fishing in your area and congrats on buying your dads boat!
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water!
@zharris05 Try staggering the distances - this should help. Thanks!
@SpicyMojoBand A jig & minnow is a good combination for walleye and perhaps you can try using bucktail jigs next time,. Walleye love bucktail jigs! Otherwise, if you like to troll, you can use the Viper Spoons rigged with a night crawler and you'll catch plenty of walleye. If you get a chance, Ivo held a walleye seminar and it was recently posted on our channel - if you get a chance, be sure to check it out as Ivo shares many walleye tips & techniques! Thanks for writing in & good fishing.
@KamiKazePanda96 Thanks & good fishing to you!
Hi Chris, I like to use a 10 lb fluorocarbon leader line - it is very strong and less visible to fish :)
Thanks for writing in :)
Try sizes SP1 or SP2. For colors, try green mackerel, gold or silver. Thanks!
Try a whole real night crawler on the SP2. For SP1's try real or soft plastic leech, live minnow, half night crawler. Thanks!
Great videos! I really have enjoyed your videos and was wondering if you could answer a question of mine. I just got a small 1 foot boat with a 2 horse power motor and was hoping to do some trolling for walleye. The lake is small and has this drop off that is supposed to be great for walleye. If you could suggest a set up that would be great. Also was wondering what was good for perch? Thanks and keep up the videos.
@NJfisherman101 Try at least a 3oz. sinker to 6 oz. Thanks!
i like the looks of those t-turns too though... I bet they would work.
@spatsmans Cant go wrong with the Big lake. or Winnebago is always worth a shot. Good luck
Thanks for letting me know! I live up in the UP and have some good fishing up here as well, I love Lake Gogebic. Have you ever fished there?
@TPSIReports very interesting. I will say that I was SERIOUSLY considering buying these lures...but now I am not so sure. The hook size does seem at least one size too small, and for them to bend that easily makes me a little skeptical. Maybe u will just make my own or something similar... hmmmm.
Excellent video! Thank you very much, I really enjoyed it.
Nice video and really good how you share your experience with others , the only comment I have you should catch and release some fish it’s a good practice to share .
great looking smallmouth
...have not fished Lake Gogebic yet :)
I'm gonna fish for some walleye on the St. Croix I can't wait!!!!!!!!
While bottom bouncing your vipor spoon, are you trolling or drifting?
@nanauv9 Thanks & good fishing to you!
@thundermistlures Ever think about getting a Kicker????
Hey Me and My uncle Just Were fishing on lake winnipeg this weekend and we only used a small jig and a minnow and we caught a few walleye and suggestions on what to use to catch more?
Oic, I will definitely check it out!
A night crawler harness setup except with this viper lure on it..think that would work?
Can you help me choose which model of Ugly Stik rod to use for walley trolling using crankbaits on MN lakes? Some tell me Big Water series and some say the Lite salmon/steel head rod. I think I will just stick with flat line trolling this Spring but MIGHT try downrigging in the summer. I really prefer flat lining, though. I need a rod that breaks down to pack in my Chevette, too. Thank you for your help!
@josephforest45 Best of luck to you! Thanks!
That is where I fish, best eating sized walleye. I'm getting those spoons!
What size bouncer are you guys using? Nice video.
after your sinking hits the bottom how much more line do you let out or do you fish it almost vertically below the boat?
Also how does your sinker hit bottom without it getting snagged or hung up on anything?
Are you actually trolling with the motor, or drifting?? If using the motor, does the drift sock throw your steering off??
nice show
Would a 4lb. test leader be about the right line to use to lead your lure with for walleye?
you need a muskie rod for that type of sinker or what? What are you using?
@thundermistlures Thanks!!! How big is your drift sock? (inches round) I want to get one, but not sure what size. I have a 40 horse motor on a 16' boat. I want to troll crankbaits.
Do you recall how deep the water was that you where at. I noticed you where using a left hand casting reel, Are you left handed or right handed. I am right handed but like to use a left H casting reel since I have more strength in my right arm to handle the rod.
+Thomas Bridges Hi Thomas - if I recall, we were between 40 - 50 feet and I am also right handed, just lie you and also have the same logic as you as well :) I crank with my left as my right arm is better for hook setting and handling the rod
With this set up if you are trolling 2 lines off each side how do the lines not get tangled without using a planner board?
I purchased your swivels and spoons but im worried while trolling 4 lines that all lines will get centered behind the boat and become tangled.
Whats the right size weight to use for the right size depth on a slow trol?
Any estimate?
Thx
does it make a difference to troll with a down rigger? i just bought my first boat.
How do you transport/ store rods when fishing this method?
i want one of these viper spoons so bad
I need a viper spoon but I dont know what color to buy, I will be fishing a murky lake but the sun is always shining. what color gold or silver?
Hey Ivo. I am thinking about musky fishing and I don't know what types of gear I should get. I want to use spin caster if I can because I am more accustomed to them but I am fine using bait caster. What would you suggest?
Hello Fue Vue - a spin cast is fine for muskie, but in order to use heavier/stronger line, you will need to sue braided line. (Spin cast reels are not suited for heavy mono or fluorocarbon as those lines are very thick - however, with braid, you can use any strength you want as it is very thin :))
Suggest using 20 lb braided line (such as the new premium Thunder Braid) with a fluorocarbon leader. As for the rod, a 7 foot, 1 piece, medium/heavy action rod would be ideal. Good luck on the water....muskie fishing is a lot of fun! Quick Tip On Catching Muskie's Without a Steel-Wire Leader - Fishing for Muskies
Almost a Catch and Release Huge Muskie
Tips on How to Catch Huge Trophy Muskies
How to Tie your own Steel Wire Fishing Leader
I like to use 10 lb test for walleye :)
Hi Steve O - thanks for writing in. That is certainly strange. If you can give us a call (or give us your number and we'll call you) we'd like to talk to you to see how you are rigging the Viper Spoon and also not sure how heavy the sinker was ect... so please give us a call - we can certainly help figure this one out :)
what is the best size viper spoon is the best for fluke?
I cant decide to buy a sp1 or sp2 I just want to catch 15-20 Inch (or longer) What size do you recommend?
Where you running that 150 honda motor with the drift sock or just the sock
+Thomas Bridges I was trolling with the sock out at the same time :)
Where do you get the scented minnows at?
any good spots in wisconsin for fishing?
great video
Are viper spoons ONLY used for trolling and/or drifting?
This may be a stupid question, but can you user this rig for trolling crankbaits?
Yes you can - but remember, you r crank baits will dive, so just be sure they do not dive any deeper than your sinker line :)
+Thundermist Lures Thank you, I am mostly a bass fisherman, but I have been trying out walleye.
I have a SS20 is that the SP2?
I tried trolling withy SP2 with the same setup today. No luck, the viperspoon kept floating to the top with my heaviest sinker and Trillin 1.2 mph. Don't get it
first question how deep are you fishing there? second how heavy weight are you running? the lake i fish has tree tops and such any where from 18 feet clear down to 40-50 foot range how well does that setup work around tree tops or should i avoid that a mush as possible? Great video by the way and keep the videos coming would to spend a day on the lake with ya. FISH ON!
what # test do you use for your leader on this rig?
Where was this??
@PyroLynxs Del Clark near Canby, MN