My name is TJ Erickson - I am a teacher, fishing guide, and content creator based out of Park Rapids, MN. For business inquiries or questions email [email protected].
Great video, as always! How far off the bottom are you letting your jig sit under the slip bobber?
@scottrouwhorst8812 күн бұрын
Nice
@mattnogalski93175 күн бұрын
I definitely need to improve my reaction bait game, thanks for the tips!
@tjsguideservice4 күн бұрын
You bet!! They can be deadly! 👍
@mattnogalski93175 күн бұрын
New subscriber here, enjoying your videos
@tjsguideservice4 күн бұрын
Appreciate the sub and comment! 👊
@eduffy49376 күн бұрын
The absolute best and most important factor you can find on mn dnr lakefinder is it tells you maximum depth of plant growth. If it's 11ft, depth highlight gets set +/- a foot from that depth. If it's 7feet and murky, it goes +/- 1ft from that. It gives you lots of areas to find weeds rapidly.
@mattnogalski93176 күн бұрын
Great video
@tjsguideservice6 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment, Matt!
@EverydayNormalGuy076 күн бұрын
Have you ever seen this pattern occur on a river system? I find on the opener where I am the walleye concentrate around the dam but would love to know if it’s worth checking out the same types of scenarios you laid out further down stream. Thanks
@user-ve8ql2pq8h8 күн бұрын
Love the video! I don’t have a live scope or I sometimes have trouble beating my side-by-side on my helix just for lack of experience. So it’s great to have a little detail as to what you’re looking for. I love fish walleyes, but I never know structure and points insight.
@tjsguideservice8 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment, Troy! Glad it was helpful!
@donaldamys63918 күн бұрын
Great video bud! Great tips!
@tjsguideservice8 күн бұрын
Appreciate that! Hope you’ve been catching some fish!
@ejdelvo289 күн бұрын
Great video. I think it could speak to an even wider audience if you did this but without livescope so that’s it’s more replicable for the average Joe. Great production quality as always!
@AuthorNathanJohnson9 күн бұрын
Amazing videos that are actually helpful. I’ve been stubbornly trying to solve a local very clear lake that I know has some decent walleye, and the weeds are already out to around 17 feet. I’m thinking about just changing to something with darker water, but I do think I’ll try looking for some deeper breaks outside of that weed edge before I give up.
@tjsguideservice8 күн бұрын
Appreciate the kind words! Deep clear lakes can be tricky at times! Is it good green cabbage weeds?
@AuthorNathanJohnson8 күн бұрын
@@tjsguideservice mostly milfoil but I’ve pulled up cabbage here and there. I think the reality is, with my level of skill (and no mega live, only side imaging), I’m probably just putting myself in a situation where I’m more likely to fail and I should drive to a more promising lake. I’ve got some others worth checking out
@cheezhead60079 күн бұрын
Walleye expert
@tjsguideservice8 күн бұрын
Some days 😂
@Natec_photo9 күн бұрын
What a great video!! Awesome content! 👌🏼
@tjsguideservice9 күн бұрын
Appreciate you taking the time to comment! Glad you enjoyed!
@DblCheese9 күн бұрын
What size Piscifun reels do you run? Slip bobber rod and jigging rod?
@tjsguideservice9 күн бұрын
I usually use a size 2000 for jigging and a size 3000 for slip bobbers to reel down on the slack line quicker!
@Vermontwalleyeguy12.569 күн бұрын
We’re I fish is a reef from 12-18 feet with weeds on the top and it’s odd in the middle of the day dead calm and 95 degrees you catch them then other days alittle wind or some chop there their but don’t bite I swear walleye a so different state to state not very often do I hear guy trolling in 30 ft we’re I live mostly before ice forms but it’s mainly on shallow reefs around us I’d love to take you out walleye fishing in my state and show you how different it is it’s always Minnesota go to New York or even VT
@tjsguideservice9 күн бұрын
That’s awesome! It is pretty crazy how different walleyes can be from state to state. Even from lake to lake! Sometimes we have lakes that are 10 miles away and fish completely different! Makes it fun and frustrating 😂
@RiverRidgeOutdoors9 күн бұрын
That makes things a breeze ,,, The only hard thing about ArcLab stuff is paying for it all !!! LOL
@aaronmeyer94319 күн бұрын
Oof, not the camera 🫢
@tjsguideservice9 күн бұрын
Seriously!! Brutal! 🤦🏻♂️ coulda been worse! At least I was fishing! 😂
@aaronmeyer94319 күн бұрын
@@tjsguideservice You know what they say. Even the worst day of fishing is better than a day at work.
@tuiflies58699 күн бұрын
Great vid!
@tjsguideservice9 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment! 👊
@LeeRiverGuy9 күн бұрын
great video as per usual. Love the way you use the maps part
@tjsguideservice9 күн бұрын
Always appreciate the comment, Gord!
@droptinetackle9 күн бұрын
Always an educational video, well done!!
@tjsguideservice9 күн бұрын
Thanks man! Happy Muskie season to you!
@Justin_Mooney119 күн бұрын
Aye we’ll take those minis Tj !!!!!! Great seein yah bud warmer weather an bigger fish are on the way !!!
@tjsguideservice9 күн бұрын
Yeah buddy! Gotta take what you can get! 😂 appreciate you, Justin!
@meb376210 күн бұрын
Good videos but unrelated to most who can’t afford a $5000 livescope
@tjsguideservice9 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! You appreciate the feedback! Same principles can be applied within livescope. That’s how I approached those lakes for years, but it does become much more efficient with livescope!
@adhall77710 күн бұрын
Sorry about the camera! Thanks again for the education. Most informative content out there.
@tjsguideservice10 күн бұрын
It’s always something! 😂 the show must go on! Really appreciate the comment as always!
@neilrobinson199110 күн бұрын
TJ, man… this is such a fun thing to watch. Most KZreadrs it’s just “insert this method” and watch catch fish which is great but does get tiresome at times surprisingly. Seeing the actual and practical information/tactical plan in real time is not only so much more enjoyable to watch… but amazingly helpful as you actually see the cause and effect take place. #1 walleye KZreadr in my opinion by far! Keep it up dude. So enjoyable to watch.
@tjsguideservice10 күн бұрын
Really appreciate that feedback and kind words, Neil! There’s still some logistical thing that I want to clean up with how I present the information clearly, but I really like giving “real time” info. Thinking about doing some longer uncut videos like my buddy Nick just did! Always appreciate the comment!
@TuanNguyen-jp7yl10 күн бұрын
Hey TJ, I saw an older video of your livescope settings when ice fishing. Are they the same when you're in open water?
@tjsguideservice10 күн бұрын
Very similar! I may be making a video with some updated open water settings with my new unit!
@troyhoernemann377510 күн бұрын
Grate video, good brake down tips. I like bigger cheeks on mine 😅😂
@tjsguideservice10 күн бұрын
Thanks, Troy! Hope your open water season has been good! Not much for cheeks on any of those 😂
@evanmalison448910 күн бұрын
Thank you TJ for all the information you give out in your videos!❤️🎣
@tjsguideservice10 күн бұрын
Evan! Appreciate the comment brother! Glad the video was helpful!
@harleywellman429810 күн бұрын
This guy sucks
@DblCheese10 күн бұрын
Is your HB Mega the Mega or Mega+ model? Been trying to really dial mine in and can't get it as clear as I'd like. But I just have Mega.
@tjsguideservice10 күн бұрын
I have the Mega + model. #1 thing I recommend is make sure it’s level. I’ll add a video to show how. That makes a huge difference! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fKmN1c-DgsbFlqg.htmlsi=KDqAGH5J9_MU6pNs Otherwise my contrast was 15 and sensitivity was 11
@DblCheese10 күн бұрын
@@tjsguideservice that video is great! I'm going to give that a try. My settings are pretty close to those. Thanks!
@tjsguideservice10 күн бұрын
@@DblCheese more than likely that will help a bunch!
@DblCheese10 күн бұрын
We didn't get any "You Bets" in this video.
@tjsguideservice10 күн бұрын
That’s on me. Really sorry to disappoint… it won’t happen again! 😂
@DblCheese10 күн бұрын
@@tjsguideservice 😂
@royfletcher854810 күн бұрын
Lake Darling. Fish is quite a bit. Can be good
@tjsguideservice10 күн бұрын
This is not Lake Darling, I’ve actually never fished that one either! If you’re referring to the screen shots of the map, I usually just find lakes with similar structure to what I’m fishing so I don’t show my exact spots. Sounds like lake darling might have to be on my list!
@royfletcher854810 күн бұрын
@@tjsguideservicewell if you want to get bit right now Mille Lacs is the best lake in the state at the moment without a doubt.
@tjsguideservice10 күн бұрын
@@royfletcher8548 I’ve heard that! been trying to get over there for a bit and life keep getting in the way 😂
@DblCheese10 күн бұрын
I always get a laugh when I'm deep into reading a fisheries survey for a lake and then after 15 minutes I realize the survey was from 2012.
@tjsguideservice10 күн бұрын
Been there, done that! 😂 thinking I’ve found what I’m looking for only to realize half those fish are now dead 😂
@brandoncsolson10 күн бұрын
Could you do a video on 11th crow wing lake? I can’t catch a walleye during the summer on that lake to save my life, but winter months I can. Got skunked this weekend up there again and it’s driving me nuts. Thanks.
@tjsguideservice10 күн бұрын
I typically don’t do videos on specific lakes like that when they are smaller as I don’t want to put too much pressure on a small body of water. Feel free to message me on Facebook or Instagram and I’ll try help however I can!
@tward739712 күн бұрын
Question: which Garmin unit are you using with the lvs 34? Thanks.
@tjsguideservice11 күн бұрын
This video was on the echomap ultra 106sv. I currently have the gpsmap 8610 so I can screen record!
@Muskiehunter484112 күн бұрын
Here’s a tip, buy a scope and then all you need is a bobber and a leech. Not much else needed to catch walleye anymore.
@tjsguideservice12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@Runsfrombears12 күн бұрын
Dude this helped me out so much. Thanks for making this video
@tjsguideservice12 күн бұрын
Absolutely! Glad you found it helpful and thanks for the comment!
@aaronmeyer943112 күн бұрын
You betcha we want more Pike videos! The more variety the better and may bring in new viewers to your channel. Waiting for the big catfish episode coming next
@tjsguideservice12 күн бұрын
Aaron! Appreciate the feedback brother! I want to make some catfishing happen soon!
@dlo360713 күн бұрын
Hey, I do love fishing jigging rap style baits but for me the durability isn't great. Here they are like $10+, the tail and nose hooks break off which isn't that big of a deal but the plastic tails also break fairly easily. Have you tried / had any success this year on Berkleys new baits like the finisher or power switch? any thoughts on those lures?
@tjsguideservice12 күн бұрын
I would agree 100%. That’s my big knock is stuff breaking on them. And the fact that fish can come unpinned. I have tried them a little so far, but not much luck. Definitely going to be giving them more of a try this summer though! I’m also going to be trying the new jiggin rap magnum and the northland pitching puppet. Both of those have molded fins and no front hook, so should help alleviate those problem!
@dlo36079 күн бұрын
@@tjsguideservice I shoulda asked this question later in the season lol, i guess we will get a real answer when they stack up on deeper structure and the real snap jigging stuff pops off. I really hope the finisher works well I also picked up Fishlab's Bio Minnow and clam tikka minnows which are jiggin rap style baits with metal tails to try out
@tjsguideservice9 күн бұрын
@@dlo3607 exactly! It’s a fun time of year that’s for sure! I’ve never heard of the Bio Minnow. I’ll have to check it out!
@rippinglipsadventures15 күн бұрын
I used to go hunting for pike when I was struggling to get the walleye when I first started fishing out of my boat seven years ago. Lately, they’ve been harder to target on Lake Sakakawea than walleye. So much fun when you see a 40+ pike, though! I found out from a new acquaintance from MN that it was easier to spear them here than catch them with bait. They’re more curious than hungry sometimes and a decoy is easier to get them to sit and stare for a minute. Way to put together another great video, TJ! Happy “summer” fishing!
@tjsguideservice15 күн бұрын
I’ve heard there are some studs in Sakakawea!! Spearing is definitely big in MN. Those big pike are super smart! Love to look though. Happy summer to you as well! Best time of year! 🤪
@averykompelien661615 күн бұрын
Have been pitching jigs on single walleyes with this same tactic. I have found most of the suspended fish are much more aggressive. Great video
@tjsguideservice15 күн бұрын
I agree!! Such a cool bite. They tend to be some of the bigger fish as well if they are by themselves
@averykompelien661615 күн бұрын
@tjsguideservice yeah once again great video and tight lines this season. Was also out over memorial weekend and did well on some nice slab crappie and gills let them go to spawn. Starting to get real shallow.
@_MrOcean16 күн бұрын
How many pounds did these weigh? Pike are fun here in the UK too.
@tjsguideservice15 күн бұрын
I didn’t weigh any of them, but guessing they varied a lot as some were pre spawn and some were post spawn. My guess is that 40.5” that was fat was maybe 20lbs or so?
@mjustinthompson457412 күн бұрын
Dude wow those are giants! Didn’t know we had fish that big In MN. Might have to make a trip up to Park Rapids. Thanks for sharing I love pike!
@jjmcg968816 күн бұрын
I’m on a week long family fishing at kab and it has been a grind. I’m going to try this tomorrow, thanks!!
@tjsguideservice16 күн бұрын
You bet! I’ve only fished Kab once a long time ago, but I would also try shallow rocky points and maybe even some shallower humps!
@jacobkavanagh900816 күн бұрын
Tj, I was on a school this morning that I tried to troll through with a jig and minnow which did not produce. Sat 30ft away from them and pitched a jig and a slip bobber at them. They spooked from the splash. They were in 10 feet of water and were not interested in either. I did not try plastics but what would you recommend? Move on from them and try elsewhere?
@evanmalison448916 күн бұрын
Pike fishing is underrated! Thanks for another great video TJ!❤️🎣
@tjsguideservice16 күн бұрын
Agreed!! This bite was seriously addicting!!!
@tjsguideservice16 күн бұрын
How are we feeling about the pike video? Mix some in? Or stick to walleye?
@ClaytonSchickOutdoors16 күн бұрын
You’ll always get more views with Walleye, but don’t get trapped just doing Walleye videos you will burn out. I understand the wanting to make videos people want to see, but you also have to make videos you enjoy as well :). I think I’ll go Pike fishing tomorrow now!!
@tjsguideservice16 күн бұрын
@@ClaytonSchickOutdoors some great wisdom right there.. appreciate you, Clayton! This was definitely an addicting bite!
@evanmalison448916 күн бұрын
Mix it up! Maybe some bass fishing that’s my favorite species to target open water!
@MarcCyr-yc7wm16 күн бұрын
Good stuff 👌
@timfoster671315 күн бұрын
Mix the species up. Love to see the pike, crappie and any other species too.
@fishhead68016 күн бұрын
Nice going! Love to see you doing a pike video! Thanks
@tjsguideservice16 күн бұрын
Appreciate the feedback! Wasn’t sure if people would like the pike video or not!
@VahnTitrio16 күн бұрын
I really need to get to more unpressured waters. I know being able to pick and choose clips makes it look easy but Livescope isn't as fun when you watch the pike get spooked when you drop a little 4 inch soft plastic in close.
@tjsguideservice16 күн бұрын
It does make a big difference, however we had still had our fair share of fish spook and, like you said, showed 12 minutes out of an 8 hour day. Either way, finding unpressured fish is always helpful!
@ClaytonSchickOutdoors16 күн бұрын
I love pike fishing!! Probably more than I love Walleye fishing!!
@tjsguideservice16 күн бұрын
I may have binged a bunch of your pike videos before I went out…. 😂 so jealous of the pike that you guys get up there!
@ClaytonSchickOutdoors16 күн бұрын
@@tjsguideservice we have giants for sure!
@sonnenburgoutdoors6 күн бұрын
Snot rockets here!!🐟🤧
@michaelvann306716 күн бұрын
Give the video game to the kids. I'm done
@ronbonofiglio765417 күн бұрын
TJ, I've just bought an 18' Mirto Craft that was a tiller but I can't decide if I should leave it that way or do a side steer. Your professional, experienced reply is most appreciated.
@tjsguideservice16 күн бұрын
I have not had any experience switching over something like that. My gut tells me to keep it a tiller since that’s how it was built! Hope that’s helpful and best of luck with the new boat!
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Great video, as always! How far off the bottom are you letting your jig sit under the slip bobber?
Nice
I definitely need to improve my reaction bait game, thanks for the tips!
You bet!! They can be deadly! 👍
New subscriber here, enjoying your videos
Appreciate the sub and comment! 👊
The absolute best and most important factor you can find on mn dnr lakefinder is it tells you maximum depth of plant growth. If it's 11ft, depth highlight gets set +/- a foot from that depth. If it's 7feet and murky, it goes +/- 1ft from that. It gives you lots of areas to find weeds rapidly.
Great video
Appreciate the comment, Matt!
Have you ever seen this pattern occur on a river system? I find on the opener where I am the walleye concentrate around the dam but would love to know if it’s worth checking out the same types of scenarios you laid out further down stream. Thanks
Love the video! I don’t have a live scope or I sometimes have trouble beating my side-by-side on my helix just for lack of experience. So it’s great to have a little detail as to what you’re looking for. I love fish walleyes, but I never know structure and points insight.
Appreciate the comment, Troy! Glad it was helpful!
Great video bud! Great tips!
Appreciate that! Hope you’ve been catching some fish!
Great video. I think it could speak to an even wider audience if you did this but without livescope so that’s it’s more replicable for the average Joe. Great production quality as always!
Amazing videos that are actually helpful. I’ve been stubbornly trying to solve a local very clear lake that I know has some decent walleye, and the weeds are already out to around 17 feet. I’m thinking about just changing to something with darker water, but I do think I’ll try looking for some deeper breaks outside of that weed edge before I give up.
Appreciate the kind words! Deep clear lakes can be tricky at times! Is it good green cabbage weeds?
@@tjsguideservice mostly milfoil but I’ve pulled up cabbage here and there. I think the reality is, with my level of skill (and no mega live, only side imaging), I’m probably just putting myself in a situation where I’m more likely to fail and I should drive to a more promising lake. I’ve got some others worth checking out
Walleye expert
Some days 😂
What a great video!! Awesome content! 👌🏼
Appreciate you taking the time to comment! Glad you enjoyed!
What size Piscifun reels do you run? Slip bobber rod and jigging rod?
I usually use a size 2000 for jigging and a size 3000 for slip bobbers to reel down on the slack line quicker!
We’re I fish is a reef from 12-18 feet with weeds on the top and it’s odd in the middle of the day dead calm and 95 degrees you catch them then other days alittle wind or some chop there their but don’t bite I swear walleye a so different state to state not very often do I hear guy trolling in 30 ft we’re I live mostly before ice forms but it’s mainly on shallow reefs around us I’d love to take you out walleye fishing in my state and show you how different it is it’s always Minnesota go to New York or even VT
That’s awesome! It is pretty crazy how different walleyes can be from state to state. Even from lake to lake! Sometimes we have lakes that are 10 miles away and fish completely different! Makes it fun and frustrating 😂
That makes things a breeze ,,, The only hard thing about ArcLab stuff is paying for it all !!! LOL
Oof, not the camera 🫢
Seriously!! Brutal! 🤦🏻♂️ coulda been worse! At least I was fishing! 😂
@@tjsguideservice You know what they say. Even the worst day of fishing is better than a day at work.
Great vid!
Appreciate the comment! 👊
great video as per usual. Love the way you use the maps part
Always appreciate the comment, Gord!
Always an educational video, well done!!
Thanks man! Happy Muskie season to you!
Aye we’ll take those minis Tj !!!!!! Great seein yah bud warmer weather an bigger fish are on the way !!!
Yeah buddy! Gotta take what you can get! 😂 appreciate you, Justin!
Good videos but unrelated to most who can’t afford a $5000 livescope
Thanks for watching! You appreciate the feedback! Same principles can be applied within livescope. That’s how I approached those lakes for years, but it does become much more efficient with livescope!
Sorry about the camera! Thanks again for the education. Most informative content out there.
It’s always something! 😂 the show must go on! Really appreciate the comment as always!
TJ, man… this is such a fun thing to watch. Most KZreadrs it’s just “insert this method” and watch catch fish which is great but does get tiresome at times surprisingly. Seeing the actual and practical information/tactical plan in real time is not only so much more enjoyable to watch… but amazingly helpful as you actually see the cause and effect take place. #1 walleye KZreadr in my opinion by far! Keep it up dude. So enjoyable to watch.
Really appreciate that feedback and kind words, Neil! There’s still some logistical thing that I want to clean up with how I present the information clearly, but I really like giving “real time” info. Thinking about doing some longer uncut videos like my buddy Nick just did! Always appreciate the comment!
Hey TJ, I saw an older video of your livescope settings when ice fishing. Are they the same when you're in open water?
Very similar! I may be making a video with some updated open water settings with my new unit!
Grate video, good brake down tips. I like bigger cheeks on mine 😅😂
Thanks, Troy! Hope your open water season has been good! Not much for cheeks on any of those 😂
Thank you TJ for all the information you give out in your videos!❤️🎣
Evan! Appreciate the comment brother! Glad the video was helpful!
This guy sucks
Is your HB Mega the Mega or Mega+ model? Been trying to really dial mine in and can't get it as clear as I'd like. But I just have Mega.
I have the Mega + model. #1 thing I recommend is make sure it’s level. I’ll add a video to show how. That makes a huge difference! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fKmN1c-DgsbFlqg.htmlsi=KDqAGH5J9_MU6pNs Otherwise my contrast was 15 and sensitivity was 11
@@tjsguideservice that video is great! I'm going to give that a try. My settings are pretty close to those. Thanks!
@@DblCheese more than likely that will help a bunch!
We didn't get any "You Bets" in this video.
That’s on me. Really sorry to disappoint… it won’t happen again! 😂
@@tjsguideservice 😂
Lake Darling. Fish is quite a bit. Can be good
This is not Lake Darling, I’ve actually never fished that one either! If you’re referring to the screen shots of the map, I usually just find lakes with similar structure to what I’m fishing so I don’t show my exact spots. Sounds like lake darling might have to be on my list!
@@tjsguideservicewell if you want to get bit right now Mille Lacs is the best lake in the state at the moment without a doubt.
@@royfletcher8548 I’ve heard that! been trying to get over there for a bit and life keep getting in the way 😂
I always get a laugh when I'm deep into reading a fisheries survey for a lake and then after 15 minutes I realize the survey was from 2012.
Been there, done that! 😂 thinking I’ve found what I’m looking for only to realize half those fish are now dead 😂
Could you do a video on 11th crow wing lake? I can’t catch a walleye during the summer on that lake to save my life, but winter months I can. Got skunked this weekend up there again and it’s driving me nuts. Thanks.
I typically don’t do videos on specific lakes like that when they are smaller as I don’t want to put too much pressure on a small body of water. Feel free to message me on Facebook or Instagram and I’ll try help however I can!
Question: which Garmin unit are you using with the lvs 34? Thanks.
This video was on the echomap ultra 106sv. I currently have the gpsmap 8610 so I can screen record!
Here’s a tip, buy a scope and then all you need is a bobber and a leech. Not much else needed to catch walleye anymore.
Thanks for the tip!
Dude this helped me out so much. Thanks for making this video
Absolutely! Glad you found it helpful and thanks for the comment!
You betcha we want more Pike videos! The more variety the better and may bring in new viewers to your channel. Waiting for the big catfish episode coming next
Aaron! Appreciate the feedback brother! I want to make some catfishing happen soon!
Hey, I do love fishing jigging rap style baits but for me the durability isn't great. Here they are like $10+, the tail and nose hooks break off which isn't that big of a deal but the plastic tails also break fairly easily. Have you tried / had any success this year on Berkleys new baits like the finisher or power switch? any thoughts on those lures?
I would agree 100%. That’s my big knock is stuff breaking on them. And the fact that fish can come unpinned. I have tried them a little so far, but not much luck. Definitely going to be giving them more of a try this summer though! I’m also going to be trying the new jiggin rap magnum and the northland pitching puppet. Both of those have molded fins and no front hook, so should help alleviate those problem!
@@tjsguideservice I shoulda asked this question later in the season lol, i guess we will get a real answer when they stack up on deeper structure and the real snap jigging stuff pops off. I really hope the finisher works well I also picked up Fishlab's Bio Minnow and clam tikka minnows which are jiggin rap style baits with metal tails to try out
@@dlo3607 exactly! It’s a fun time of year that’s for sure! I’ve never heard of the Bio Minnow. I’ll have to check it out!
I used to go hunting for pike when I was struggling to get the walleye when I first started fishing out of my boat seven years ago. Lately, they’ve been harder to target on Lake Sakakawea than walleye. So much fun when you see a 40+ pike, though! I found out from a new acquaintance from MN that it was easier to spear them here than catch them with bait. They’re more curious than hungry sometimes and a decoy is easier to get them to sit and stare for a minute. Way to put together another great video, TJ! Happy “summer” fishing!
I’ve heard there are some studs in Sakakawea!! Spearing is definitely big in MN. Those big pike are super smart! Love to look though. Happy summer to you as well! Best time of year! 🤪
Have been pitching jigs on single walleyes with this same tactic. I have found most of the suspended fish are much more aggressive. Great video
I agree!! Such a cool bite. They tend to be some of the bigger fish as well if they are by themselves
@tjsguideservice yeah once again great video and tight lines this season. Was also out over memorial weekend and did well on some nice slab crappie and gills let them go to spawn. Starting to get real shallow.
How many pounds did these weigh? Pike are fun here in the UK too.
I didn’t weigh any of them, but guessing they varied a lot as some were pre spawn and some were post spawn. My guess is that 40.5” that was fat was maybe 20lbs or so?
Dude wow those are giants! Didn’t know we had fish that big In MN. Might have to make a trip up to Park Rapids. Thanks for sharing I love pike!
I’m on a week long family fishing at kab and it has been a grind. I’m going to try this tomorrow, thanks!!
You bet! I’ve only fished Kab once a long time ago, but I would also try shallow rocky points and maybe even some shallower humps!
Tj, I was on a school this morning that I tried to troll through with a jig and minnow which did not produce. Sat 30ft away from them and pitched a jig and a slip bobber at them. They spooked from the splash. They were in 10 feet of water and were not interested in either. I did not try plastics but what would you recommend? Move on from them and try elsewhere?
Pike fishing is underrated! Thanks for another great video TJ!❤️🎣
Agreed!! This bite was seriously addicting!!!
How are we feeling about the pike video? Mix some in? Or stick to walleye?
You’ll always get more views with Walleye, but don’t get trapped just doing Walleye videos you will burn out. I understand the wanting to make videos people want to see, but you also have to make videos you enjoy as well :). I think I’ll go Pike fishing tomorrow now!!
@@ClaytonSchickOutdoors some great wisdom right there.. appreciate you, Clayton! This was definitely an addicting bite!
Mix it up! Maybe some bass fishing that’s my favorite species to target open water!
Good stuff 👌
Mix the species up. Love to see the pike, crappie and any other species too.
Nice going! Love to see you doing a pike video! Thanks
Appreciate the feedback! Wasn’t sure if people would like the pike video or not!
I really need to get to more unpressured waters. I know being able to pick and choose clips makes it look easy but Livescope isn't as fun when you watch the pike get spooked when you drop a little 4 inch soft plastic in close.
It does make a big difference, however we had still had our fair share of fish spook and, like you said, showed 12 minutes out of an 8 hour day. Either way, finding unpressured fish is always helpful!
I love pike fishing!! Probably more than I love Walleye fishing!!
I may have binged a bunch of your pike videos before I went out…. 😂 so jealous of the pike that you guys get up there!
@@tjsguideservice we have giants for sure!
Snot rockets here!!🐟🤧
Give the video game to the kids. I'm done
TJ, I've just bought an 18' Mirto Craft that was a tiller but I can't decide if I should leave it that way or do a side steer. Your professional, experienced reply is most appreciated.
I have not had any experience switching over something like that. My gut tells me to keep it a tiller since that’s how it was built! Hope that’s helpful and best of luck with the new boat!