No matter how many fish you bring up the hole, it is so fun watching pike and bass come through so fast through the camera, it never gets old 😂 great video tons of action!

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't it! Never gets old like you say, Thanks Tate!

@sharonmccoy

3 ай бұрын

30 lb spider wire is thin as 5 lb plastic and you won’t lose fish: use a leader to, your killing fishbowl with lost hooks,,,,,,

There need to be more videos like this with both topside and a good underwater camera shot never seen anything like this before very entertaining. Nice job.

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! All my ice fishing videos are filmed like this. Check them out, enjoy!

Just a tip: use leaders so the pike don’t snap off

@Patrick_B687-3

Жыл бұрын

I never fished north of OK and even I knew that. 😂

I always look forward to your videos. Love your peaceful approach and your reverence for the fish. I learn so much from watching these. Thanks for sharing your passion with all of us.

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben! Glad you enjoy the videos. I like to keep it real and it's all about keeping these fish healthy and back to be caught again. The camera is a great learning tool. You are welcome and take care man!

The Bob Ross of ice fishing. Loving it!

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Thanks man.

Not a fisherman, but loved the underwater footage as inspiration for some of my aquariums. Interesting to see the 2nd pike being cautious and take a taste. Nice video.

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I love aquariums. Ya that pike was very cautious, seen that trick before. Glad you enjoyed the video!

@monkusbee

Жыл бұрын

Why use the children pole when ice fishing?

@familyandfishing

Жыл бұрын

@@monkusbee when your ice fishing your sitting right beside your hole so it's not really feasible to use a full sized pole ,it actually works against you in that situation because youd have to be the distance of your pole away from your hole to effectively jig and what not. And don't worry those short poles are plenty strong.

great vid. not easy to keep a dialogue going that long but this cat manages to keep it light and entertaining with the action and the commentary. Fun!

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! Glad you enjoyed this one.

Some of the best under water footage I’ve seen this year Bryan!!! Keep em comin !! And please buy a hook sharper 🤣

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

lol... Thanks Jeff! This one was a good one. I'll keep them coming for sure and Yes... hook sharpener for sure!

@user-mh2oy9jq5x

2 жыл бұрын

Привет, что так часто и быстро дергаеш? Удочки надо более жесткие и подсекать сильно

I have seen soooo many fishing videos but this one I enjoyed so much. Thank you and well done

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Well thank you. Glad you enjoyed!

Steel leader is a must with Pike! They are like a cross of shark and barracuda!

@JetzaRuler

3 ай бұрын

funny how a fishing yt channel guy doesn't know that...

Past experience, ive often went to a different bait when the pike start staring like that. Its worked more than it hasnt. Sweet video and footage. 👍👍

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

For sure! Change it up. Glad you enjoyed the video.

So much fun watching these fishes get caught. Thanks for the video.

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed!

I've ice fished 50 years and I gotta say this was fun to watch

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome Stu! You got some years in for sure! I'm working on mine. Take care and Glad you enjoyed it.

Fishing for pike without steelleader: I am directly out! Thats like loosing a fish on purpose and may be even killing it.

@ausblob263

2 жыл бұрын

Yea its dumb you never fish for pike without a leader everyone knows that

@CHUCKBALLER2024

2 жыл бұрын

banned in most spots in canada plus not allowed barbed hooks

@robertjanko6709

2 жыл бұрын

@@CHUCKBALLER2024 forbidden in the most european countries so too!

@coreygolphenee9633

2 жыл бұрын

100 lb flouro works too

@ausblob263

2 жыл бұрын

@@CHUCKBALLER2024 ahh i didnt know they were banned havent been to ontario in 20 years

simply amazing watching fishes underwater , looking at the lures! I love IT!!😍

This was very entertaining to watch! Keep up the great work Bryan!!

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Christopher! Will do. Glad you enjoyed it!

Fascinating Video in many ways as someone who frequently fishes Pike, Bass and Perch. It does affirm some of my experience. When bass typically strike, they hit hard fast and generally will not get off the hook, Pike seem more almost casual in their approach. I use spinners a lot and rarely will a bass become unhooked because when they hit they bite hard. Pike are hit and miss and I lose a number just because they only passively strike and the one hook sometimes does not set well. Watching this video seems to confirm that experience. I was blown away by the size, on video some of those fish looked fairly big, but when you brought them up, they were much smaller then I expected. Still interesting though.

@mikejunt

Жыл бұрын

This is because bass, perch, and panfish are all suction/inhalation feeders: they don't have teeth, and they usually swallow their prey whole, as they feed by taking a sudden gulp, creating a sharp inflow of water that pulls the prey into their mouth. Pike are toothed fish who rely on their bite to kill their prey and may bite it into pieces if it's too large, so they don't need to inhale the prey. Pike teeth are not patchy and are quite sharp; you can catch them ice fishing because you're a lot more likely to get the hook straight in their lip, but in other seasons you pretty much always need a wire leader as they can easily bite the line off as the first pike does in this video. I've had pike hit smaller fish that I was reeling in and ended up bringing them in with a mouth-shaped imprint of tooth marks on the body.

Great video! I just started fishing last year and I find the underwater videos really help me to learn fish behaviour.

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Awesome you just got into fishing. The underwater video give you a nice look at the fish behavior. Good luck, Any questions let me know !

I use to LOVE ice fishing with the boys, we even made a make-shift camper we could pull off and try and load back on, we didn't have the money to buy a real ice tent so we used our dad's lumber hahaha. Great video. hope to see more.

I love it when you post up Bryan. Thanks to you I bought myself a underwater camera and man, best thing I bought!

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Bindee! It's a game changer for sure. You will learn a lot too with it. Bet you are loving it. Thanks man!

Really good underwater video. It seems to me that you need to add a wire trace with a snap link to the end of your line to prevent being bitten off. Traces are a standard setup for most Pike anglers where I'm from (UK).

@MrJamesThornton

Жыл бұрын

Please explain and include links... i am.new to this

@G53X0Y0Z0

Жыл бұрын

@@MrJamesThornton - look up steel leaders. I always use steel leaders and heavy line for pike, otherwise you will lose most of them.

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin! Awesome you are from the UK! Welcome from Minnesota. Summer time I use them but ice fishing don't have to many issues but I will get a leader next season.

@TheTwitchybird

10 ай бұрын

@@MrJamesThornton Any store that sells fishing gear will sell steel leaders, some even come pre set up

Very cool video!!! I find myself yelling at the fish to take the bait 🤣. Awesome vids!!!…….Thank you 👍🎣

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! Right! Gotta yell at them when you can see them just sitting there. Too much fun.

At 5:14....."This guy doesn't even know what he's doing"!!!.....I think he knows EXACTLY what he's doing, LOL.

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

lol.. Right!

“This guy doesn’t even know what he’s doing” Funniest comment yet on a fishing vid ! LOL!

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

lol..He didn't. Love it!

I used to ice fish and was always taught to jig very slowly in cold water as fish are lethargic during these times. But really enjoyed the underwater video. May have to start fishing again.

@RogueStatusX

Жыл бұрын

99% of the time pike don't want anything moving slowly in cold water - i will catch pike on a deadstick or when jigging for perch but when i bought an underwater cam i noticed that the amount of times i actually caught a pike on deadstick/slow jigging was 1 to 10 compared to when i was making noise or jigging with a big spoon/rapala looking for walleye. in the summer i catch untold amounts of "hammer handles" just fishing a worm or minnow off a bobber trying for gills and crappies

@mikewilson631

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. You can see that the perch and pike are intrigued but not interested in attacking until the lure slows down. Too vigorous and too fast.

A quick strike rig is the way to go. I have a few places where I use live bait and being able to set the hook right away is good.

*I've been watching a lot of you guys showing underwater footage, getting to see what's happening while working the jig/bait but noticed it's obviously a lot easier for ice-fisherman or from a pier. I would love to buy an underwater camera setup like this but can you guys think of how you would use it from the shoreline (freshwater or saltwater)? No ice like that much in So Cal.*

This is the funniest fishing video I’ve ever watched. Thank you.

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I hate losing lures to pike slicing through your line. I usually switch to using a steel leader once I see that the pike are really active but it still sucks to lose a brand new or favourite lure at first!

@TheDonnyOne

2 жыл бұрын

always use 60lb braid and a pike trace leader

@MC-ml3cn

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDonnyOne 60lb main line? Def not necessary. Way overkill. 20lb is good enough for large pike. I use 12 lb main.

@TheDonnyOne

2 жыл бұрын

@@MC-ml3cn na its to straight out the trebbles mate when you get a snag. 100% 60lb is needed. its better for the fish so you dont leave trebbles around for other fish and birds

@TheDonnyOne

2 жыл бұрын

@@MC-ml3cn you dont know what your talking about go away

@sphinxore4499

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDonnyOne lmfao, sounds like you don't have a clue if you fish with 60lb

That's what I thought was gonna happen, tying the line through the spoon would be good if you were using a short leader of 20 or 30lb braid tied to a barrel swivel to eliminate twisting, then whatever you have spooled. Tie in a barrel swivel about a foot above your jig/ hook to guarantee the elimination of twist. Also, let em peel and put your tip way down in the water in thick ice, the edge of the ice will cut mono as fast as a tooth.

@Heartandthehead

2 жыл бұрын

American fishing guide - 1. hook fish 2. reel it in as fast as you fuckin' can.

@steviechampagne

2 жыл бұрын

@@Heartandthehead works like a charm!

Pike fishing without a steel leader, now I've seen everything 😂😂😂

This is some of the coolest footage I've ever seen

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love ice fishing with the underwater camera. Won't be long and winter will be here and get back out there!

Have you ever tried using live nightcrawlers for bait? Bass will eat them like candy. I actually caught a Pike off of live Nightcrawler trying to catch Bass and Bluegill.

Those darn toothy critters can get expensive when they start biting lures off! Winter weeds are always productive. Nice job bud...

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they can! Summer time bass fishing. Always loosing my jigs. Call them $4 pike. And yes, if you can find the weeds in the winter you will find the fish! Thanks man.

@kevingunnery5470

2 жыл бұрын

@@BryanProkuski did you consider cutting a large sight fishing hole like 5 feet long and 3 feet across…

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevingunnery5470 No, but thats a good idea for next year!

@mariuszlipinski2519

2 жыл бұрын

Bryan Prokuski are you from Poland?

“I’m good at fishing, I’m just not good at catching” lol that’s hilarious, same here same here😂😂

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

lol...So true! Just how it goes somedays.

Looks like your rod is very soft for pike. It's great for perch and maybe for bass, but for pike and zander harded rod is preffered. Great uw shots!

"This guy doesn't even know what he's doing" No - he knows EXACTLY what he's doing

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

lol.. Right! I think he does, He has seen this trick before.

@rofishy2

Жыл бұрын

@@BryanProkuski that’s why I don’t really like people who catch and release. If your not planning on eating it why fish I’m not hating just know that I have to constantly buy new baits and change up my game because yes fish learn what lures look like and learn how to avoid fishing tactics.

@PkGregor

Жыл бұрын

@@rofishy2 Better to have fish that are difficult to catch than to have no fish.

you need a wire leader

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Ya probably could of had a leader on.

it looks like you have a slip bobber in the right hole. Can you explain why you would use a slip bobber while ice fishing vs. simply setting the hook to depth and just dead stick it or jig it? Thanks for the video.

Awesome footage! Prolly makes fishing easier too.

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks William! Doesn't make it easier but sure makes it a lot more fun!

5:15 “This guy doesn’t know what he’s doing.” I beg to differ.

I always was curious if fish were checking out my lures or bait. Now I know. Of course they are!

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Right! Just cause you never got a bite doesn't mean fish didn't though all day checked it out.

loved the footage. lots of fun to watch. I'll be looking for you from now on.

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Ice season will be right around the corner. Enjoy!

Great video thanks for sharing it with us. Keep more coming soon.

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! This season has started so enjoy!

Your drag is to lose and horse them a little much otherwise you would be catching those pike

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Ya it could of used a few notches tighter. Would of been a wild day if all those came topside. Still was a blast.

Tighten your drag if you don’t wanna loose good fish like that

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! You could hear me clicking it tighter after every loss but guess I'll crank er down next time.

Love Northerns and love the 5 of Diamonds. Always a hell of a fight.

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Me too! Pike can't resist the 5 of diamonds. Like you said, hell of a fight!

That was some awesome action! Great video!

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeremy! This was a fun one. Couldn't keep count of all the fishing biting today!

The reason why he keeps losing all of those fish 🐠 is because his drag is so low and it’s annoying

This was so humorous. Dang fish !!! Thanks cool camera setup

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

Amazing session bro! Great video recording! You've got some beauties there, well done! 🎣👌👌

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The underwater camera is fun to watch. Glad you enjoyed.

Yes! I feel like im right there with ya. !

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Have others say that too. Glad I can bring that experience.

its like an underwater forest. amazing view

@BryanProkuski

4 ай бұрын

Right! Amazing for sure!

This is so fun to watch... Very addictive

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Very addictive like you say.

14:03 What's fascinating for me is how well that Perch blends in with the surroundings when at the bottom. You'd think that these stripes and colours of the Perch would be visible but quite the opposite. Now I know this is under ice and seen through a camera but still very impressive nature's quirks and features

🤣🤣 the pike was too smart for ya 😂😂

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Yes they were this day

That first lure had really great action!

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

This is awesome! We use a huge 5 diamond spoon with a golf ball for a spearing decoy

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. 5 of Diamonds is where it's at for pike! Bet it works great for spearing.

Fun & entertaining to have a camera in the water!!!

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Keeps it entertaining for sure!

Beautiful underwater video. It's cool to watch directly fishing behaviour. Amazing!

@BryanProkuski

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Gabriel! Very cool to see their behavior underwater.

That intro straight out of horror movie haha!

@BryanProkuski

11 ай бұрын

lol... Right! Never know what will pop out underwater.

5:08 that fish knows what you are up to. Lol

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

yes he does!

Growing up in the Southern California desert this is so exotic!

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yeah nothing like this in the desert.

That has to be the best fishin' day, that I've ever seen you have! Those Pike, though, can be some finicky, panicky fish, though. I'll tell you that. I love the colorization on those Bass, too. It's beautiful! Keep on fishin', and tight lines to ya!

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ronald! Was an awesome day for fishing. Ya late season like that the pike get real finicky. I love the color of the bass too. I love this lake.

@ronaldshank7589

9 ай бұрын

I meant to tell you something, in that first text to you. The Pike that broke you off, wouldn't have been able to do that, if you had used a Steel Leader. In those Waters, try not to forget to use them, especially when fishing for Pike!

dig the video man keep up the good work. was fun to watch. put a smile on my face.

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin! Glad you enjoyed. The underwater camera is a lot of fun to watch. Glad I could put a smile on your face :)

I love ice fishing I can't wait to go this year

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Me too. Won't be long and we'll be out.

Awesome footage! I live down in southeast. It's on my bucket list to try ice fishing one day.

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks J! Gotta make the journey up here and give it a try some day!

So cool vid, love ice fishing.

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love ice fishing too!

Very fun video to watch ! Had to be super fun to be there catching or missing.

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks George! It was fun being out there. Action like that doesn't always happen, so I enjoyed this one.

I really like how you had the camera set up, great video!

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video. What a day. That's fishing tho. You still ended up with some really nice fish. Cheers.

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben! It was a day for sure. Isn't fishing without the losses. Definitely found their roaming grounds though. I'll be back!

It looks we are looking at an aquarium. Fascinating.

@BryanProkuski

9 ай бұрын

Right! Pretty cool down there. Never know what will swim through.

Excellent footage Bryan! You have a nice setup. Da Bears!

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff. Glad you enjoyed this one. GO BEARS!

Ultimate Fisher. Nice underwater cam.

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Exceptional video. Great job!

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Clyde! Glad you enjoyed.

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Makes us always wanting more...

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Right! Always brings us back. Just never know!

Great Video! I really enjoyed the underwater footage

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, Glad you enjoyed this one!

This is the fish equivalent of ending up on an alien spaceship.

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

lol awesome

Looks like another world, wonderful

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't it! It's crazy down there.

12:29 The Pike is like NOPE!!!😂😂😂

Yes bro this is AWESOME!

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Can't wait for ice to get back out there!

I love the underwater video....soo cool.

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pamela!

Well done, thanks!!

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Love fishing the the underwater camera!

Just amazing to see those fish like that underwater take the bait. Could You have kept any of them for the fry pan?

Awesome thanks

lol the Bass was like... 'sure, why not'

Awesome video! Only came across it today. Haven't ice fished in years but used to on Farrington Lake (NJ). Would catch 30"- 37" inch pike but we always used wire leader and live minnows.

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Those are nice pike! They sure do love live bait. Glad you enjoyed the video!

What an amazing aquascqpe in the bottom of this lake!

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Love filming underwater.

I had more fun watching than me fishing, thank you

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

lol Thanks William! Glad you enjoyed this one.

Underwater camera is fun to watch, nice set up! Looked like you were tied direct to the spoon? The hard/sharp edges on the spoon will break you off. I tie on a 4ft chunk of 20lb mono and a snap hook with a swivel on it. If the pike rough up the mono it's easy to feel it and re-tie and the swivel and snap helps with line twist and changing hooks quickly. Tight lines!

Got a new subscriber! Twin cities stand up! Cant wait for ice again lol!

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Love me some ice fishing! Lets go!

What a cool perspective!

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love ice fishing with the underwater camera. A lot of fun to watch and learn a lot too.

I enjoy your work.

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Fishing is fun and relaxing I love doing it

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

Mighty nice fish, both down below and through the hole.

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks William!

Great video! You had me cracking up!

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joey! Glad you enjoyed it.

[thank, you for you're video and you're info]👍

The night before you hit the ice take a few ice cube trays and a dozen or so mackerel. Cut the mackerel up and put some meat in your ice cube trays and pour fish oil, garlic oil in the trays. Let it freeze overnight, take the trays with you and drop a few down your hole every hour.

Big fan of the channel. You need bigger prongs on your lures as when you set your hook the minnow head is not allowing for the prongs to reach past the bait. Either use smaller bait or bigger prongs for a more effective hook. I love your vids and I hate seeing fish get away after they’ve taken the bait. Keep it up man!

@BryanProkuski

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bradyn! Glad you enjoy the videos.

What a really organised way to fish

@BryanProkuski

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have a lot of fun with this setup.