My name is Mike Herbert and I'm a fishing guide based out of Southwestern Ontario, Canada. I target walleye in the St. Clair River and Lake Erie primarily, but like to catch other fish too!
going out Friday. Any advice? How deep to start trolling? how fast? etc.
@bearbonesfishing5 күн бұрын
I'd head out till you hit 65 feet of water. Troll between 65 and 68 feet. I'm usually going around 2.4 to 3.0 mph. Spoons and Ripplin Redfins have been great! Adjust the depth of your dipsies or downriggers depending on what depth in the water column you're marking the fish. I've caught them from 15 feet all the way down to 60 feet on some days. I may be heading out Friday as well. Hope to see you out there!
@matthewjohn44945 күн бұрын
@@bearbonesfishing Nice, hope to see you too. We are in a wilker 17' 4's company. Do you have a marine CB?
@Joe_Duchon11 күн бұрын
Great video Mike!
@bearbonesfishing11 күн бұрын
@@Joe_Duchon thanks Joe!
@johnwarnick224613 күн бұрын
Great Vid, what rods and reels do you use,thanks
@bearbonesfishing13 күн бұрын
I use the Okuma Pro Magda 30 DXT reels and Okuma Classic Pro Great Lakes Trolling Rods, a 7.5 foot (inside rod) and 9 foot (outside rod).
@andrewthomas531314 күн бұрын
Looks like a great day out on the water.
@roberthunt178814 күн бұрын
Mike, great video as always! Is Erie rough (Waves) a lot or conditions seem to always pretty good?
@bearbonesfishing14 күн бұрын
@@roberthunt1788 I'd say way more rough days than there are flat conditions. That said, depending on your level of comfort, you can get out quite a bit, you just might need to take it slow. But with any of the great lakes, always erh on the side of caution. When in doubt, just sit out!
@tuiflies586915 күн бұрын
My SOP now is trolling with leadcore and marking schools of deep fish with the GPS. Then when I have a half to full dozen waypoints I go back and jig them. I use mostly tube jigs, jigging raps, Acme V-Rods, and heavy jigging spoons like Colt Snipers.
@bearbonesfishing14 күн бұрын
@@tuiflies5869 that's a great way of going about it. I actually cycled thru most of the lures you mentioned. That day they had no interest in anything but the plain jig and plastic. Do you use the jign raps and blade baits in specific conditions?
@tcz774217 күн бұрын
Keep the burbs, they taste great
@matthewjmills17 күн бұрын
What a great moment to capture with your Dad!
@dougbender599721 күн бұрын
What live target mount are you using ?
@bearbonesfishing21 күн бұрын
I've got the GeigerTech Marine Mega Mount
@user-ys3si5lk6y21 күн бұрын
Nice seeing out there Sunday. Bit crazy comming into the slip with the kids tournament going on.
@bearbonesfishing21 күн бұрын
Nice meeting you too
@dathuynh176721 күн бұрын
Just found your channel nice video
@bearbonesfishing21 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@ClaytonSchickOutdoors24 күн бұрын
That’s awesome! Congrats!
@bearbonesfishing24 күн бұрын
This just made my day! Thanks Clayton!
@roberthunt178825 күн бұрын
Love the excitement!
@kendittig614226 күн бұрын
just found your channel, subscribed plan on fishing erie this fall. my boats a bit small so i will need to pay attention to thee waves excellent content thanks for posting
@DanielSon6928 күн бұрын
Looked like you went back to the planer board at the end?
@bearbonesfishing25 күн бұрын
Yes. After I went out to deeper water, I went back to the planer board.
@no_regerts517628 күн бұрын
The way I see it, if I get a good look at it and I could have conceivably landed it, it’s as caught as I need it to be. Just gonna let it go anyway.
@natemoto74729 күн бұрын
Are you trolling the the big engine or bow mount? What are you doing to keep the boat running straight
@bearbonesfishing28 күн бұрын
I'm using the main motor to control speed. It has troll control which is a neat feature. I can adjust the speed up and down in 100 rpm increments, so I can dial in the speed. Then I use the bow mounted trolling motor to control direction. I set a waypoint and adjust the trolling motor speed (usually around 20 to 30% power) so it can steer the boat in the right direction. It's pretty much like having auto pilot.
@mikemarshall1580Ай бұрын
What make and model is the new boat?
@bearbonesfishingАй бұрын
Lund Alaskan 2075
@Joe_DuchonАй бұрын
Great video, Mike!
@johnwarnick2246Ай бұрын
Always great info. What rods do you use for trolling. Thanks
@bearbonesfishing29 күн бұрын
I use Okuma Classic Pro GLT's
@outfishontario1272Ай бұрын
Some good fishing 💪🏻
@bearbonesfishingАй бұрын
Thanks 👍
@no_regerts5176Ай бұрын
Whenever he says “what?” I wanna say, “yeeaaaah!”
@scottlawrence2184Ай бұрын
What rods and line are you running for that heavier bouncer. Thats my fishing spot, but always done better jigging that pulling harnesses
@bearbonesfishingАй бұрын
I use 7.5 foot Daiwa Accudepth rod with an Okuma Magda Reel with 40 lbs. braid. The setup is overkill for dragging harnesses. I use those rods to pull Dipsy Divers on Lake Erie. But they work perfectly fine, and it saves me from buying more rods and reels 🤣. A 7 foot medium heavy bait casting combo with 15 lbs. braid would work just as well.
@ryanr6656Ай бұрын
I've never ever seen jigging rap being used on the SCR. Good to see other options are out there
@bearbonesfishingАй бұрын
If you're looking for another alternative, blade baits are also pretty good. I like those in the fall. Usually when the water starts to get really cold and if the bite turns a bit negative.
@robertdunbar5854Ай бұрын
I'm really liking this model Lund. You have it setup perfectly.
@MattK98Ай бұрын
Nice fish 🤟🏼
@bearbonesfishing29 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
@roberthunt1788Ай бұрын
Stained water helps out a lot during the day, nice video!
@baldodoesstuff752Ай бұрын
Nice catching, Mike! I have some of those. Will have to give them a try.
@matthewjmillsАй бұрын
Way to go, Mike - CRUSHED ‘em!!
@brett_ThorpeАй бұрын
Great video, once again Mike. Tons of fish and size doesn’t matter. It’s all great table fair. Cheers,
@ElevationATVАй бұрын
Great time on the water... but sitting in the rain is only fun for so long, lol. The small mouth sure like to fight good.
@johnwarnick2246Ай бұрын
Now I can fish with 2 rods, what rod holders do you use Mike and are you happy with them.
@bearbonesfishingАй бұрын
I use the Scotty 230 rod holders. I like them a lot. They get a bad rep sometimes cause they're a plastic, but I've used mine to troll with dipsy divers in years past and never had any issues.
@roberthunt1788Ай бұрын
Out of curiosity, how early do you start in the morning?
@bearbonesfishingАй бұрын
My personal preference is to be on the water 30 minutes before sun up. It's bright enough that I can see clearly on the ride out, but still relatively low light conditions. On this specific morning, I started a bit later. I have a hunch that the overcast skies helped keep the fish active later into the morning.
@johnwarnick2246Ай бұрын
2 rods for walleye in the lake?
@bearbonesfishingАй бұрын
Yes. Based on the Ontario regulations you can troll with 2 lines in Zone 13 (Lake Huron). The MNR also changed the regulations this year stating you can use 2 lines in the St. Clair River as well.
@user-yt4dk8rm9uАй бұрын
Are you just drifting with the current ?
@bearbonesfishingАй бұрын
I'm going just a bit quicker than the current. I had my trolling motor set to 20% thrust. Just enough extra speed to keep my bow pointed in the right direction and keep the spinners spinning.
@garrisonlinАй бұрын
What an awesome and wholesome video! Thanks for sharing Mike!
@frank6128Ай бұрын
Awesome video...awesome boat! Congratulations on your new purchase!!
@no_regerts5176Ай бұрын
Me either.
@no_regerts5176Ай бұрын
Walleyes are established up here in the PNW, but hardly anyone fishes for them. Oh well, more for me!
@no_regerts5176Ай бұрын
This would be the perfect west coast boat if west coast people weren’t so afraid of rivets.
@Joe_Duchon2 ай бұрын
That’s incredibly fascinating Mike, thank you for sharing!
@ashbeard97772 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. Very informative. We're way up in the east and the walleye fishing doesn't usually "turn on" until mid summer. I've got a boat this year and can't wait to get out.
@SALMONSLAYER062 ай бұрын
in fisherman walleye magazine showed the migrations and wish I could find that magazine. its from way back like early 90's?
@roberthunt17882 ай бұрын
Great info, hopefully they will release more data in the next couple of years!
@bearbonesfishing2 ай бұрын
Agreed! I'm curious if the warmer winters we've been having have changed anything.
@baldodoesstuff7522 ай бұрын
Nice work, Mike!
@bearbonesfishing2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@rlawn2 ай бұрын
great video keep on grinding away
@brett_Thorpe2 ай бұрын
I think you are having way too much fun with that active target.
@SALMONSLAYER062 ай бұрын
daytime on scr is a grind unless u have conditionss. keep doing what your doing nice new boat btw
@roberthunt17882 ай бұрын
Can I have a copy of your log, 😂
@bearbonesfishing2 ай бұрын
Hi Rob. I believe I sent you a copy email. Let me know if you received it.
@baldodoesstuff7522 ай бұрын
Good stuff, Mike. I now have a near perfect whipping spot. It is GREAT about 3 out of every 4 nights that I go to it. When it’s dead, it’s DEAD and I have no idea why. You’ve convinced me that I need to start getting the data and working smarter, not harder.
Пікірлер
going out Friday. Any advice? How deep to start trolling? how fast? etc.
I'd head out till you hit 65 feet of water. Troll between 65 and 68 feet. I'm usually going around 2.4 to 3.0 mph. Spoons and Ripplin Redfins have been great! Adjust the depth of your dipsies or downriggers depending on what depth in the water column you're marking the fish. I've caught them from 15 feet all the way down to 60 feet on some days. I may be heading out Friday as well. Hope to see you out there!
@@bearbonesfishing Nice, hope to see you too. We are in a wilker 17' 4's company. Do you have a marine CB?
Great video Mike!
@@Joe_Duchon thanks Joe!
Great Vid, what rods and reels do you use,thanks
I use the Okuma Pro Magda 30 DXT reels and Okuma Classic Pro Great Lakes Trolling Rods, a 7.5 foot (inside rod) and 9 foot (outside rod).
Looks like a great day out on the water.
Mike, great video as always! Is Erie rough (Waves) a lot or conditions seem to always pretty good?
@@roberthunt1788 I'd say way more rough days than there are flat conditions. That said, depending on your level of comfort, you can get out quite a bit, you just might need to take it slow. But with any of the great lakes, always erh on the side of caution. When in doubt, just sit out!
My SOP now is trolling with leadcore and marking schools of deep fish with the GPS. Then when I have a half to full dozen waypoints I go back and jig them. I use mostly tube jigs, jigging raps, Acme V-Rods, and heavy jigging spoons like Colt Snipers.
@@tuiflies5869 that's a great way of going about it. I actually cycled thru most of the lures you mentioned. That day they had no interest in anything but the plain jig and plastic. Do you use the jign raps and blade baits in specific conditions?
Keep the burbs, they taste great
What a great moment to capture with your Dad!
What live target mount are you using ?
I've got the GeigerTech Marine Mega Mount
Nice seeing out there Sunday. Bit crazy comming into the slip with the kids tournament going on.
Nice meeting you too
Just found your channel nice video
Thanks!
That’s awesome! Congrats!
This just made my day! Thanks Clayton!
Love the excitement!
just found your channel, subscribed plan on fishing erie this fall. my boats a bit small so i will need to pay attention to thee waves excellent content thanks for posting
Looked like you went back to the planer board at the end?
Yes. After I went out to deeper water, I went back to the planer board.
The way I see it, if I get a good look at it and I could have conceivably landed it, it’s as caught as I need it to be. Just gonna let it go anyway.
Are you trolling the the big engine or bow mount? What are you doing to keep the boat running straight
I'm using the main motor to control speed. It has troll control which is a neat feature. I can adjust the speed up and down in 100 rpm increments, so I can dial in the speed. Then I use the bow mounted trolling motor to control direction. I set a waypoint and adjust the trolling motor speed (usually around 20 to 30% power) so it can steer the boat in the right direction. It's pretty much like having auto pilot.
What make and model is the new boat?
Lund Alaskan 2075
Great video, Mike!
Always great info. What rods do you use for trolling. Thanks
I use Okuma Classic Pro GLT's
Some good fishing 💪🏻
Thanks 👍
Whenever he says “what?” I wanna say, “yeeaaaah!”
What rods and line are you running for that heavier bouncer. Thats my fishing spot, but always done better jigging that pulling harnesses
I use 7.5 foot Daiwa Accudepth rod with an Okuma Magda Reel with 40 lbs. braid. The setup is overkill for dragging harnesses. I use those rods to pull Dipsy Divers on Lake Erie. But they work perfectly fine, and it saves me from buying more rods and reels 🤣. A 7 foot medium heavy bait casting combo with 15 lbs. braid would work just as well.
I've never ever seen jigging rap being used on the SCR. Good to see other options are out there
If you're looking for another alternative, blade baits are also pretty good. I like those in the fall. Usually when the water starts to get really cold and if the bite turns a bit negative.
I'm really liking this model Lund. You have it setup perfectly.
Nice fish 🤟🏼
Thanks 👍
Stained water helps out a lot during the day, nice video!
Nice catching, Mike! I have some of those. Will have to give them a try.
Way to go, Mike - CRUSHED ‘em!!
Great video, once again Mike. Tons of fish and size doesn’t matter. It’s all great table fair. Cheers,
Great time on the water... but sitting in the rain is only fun for so long, lol. The small mouth sure like to fight good.
Now I can fish with 2 rods, what rod holders do you use Mike and are you happy with them.
I use the Scotty 230 rod holders. I like them a lot. They get a bad rep sometimes cause they're a plastic, but I've used mine to troll with dipsy divers in years past and never had any issues.
Out of curiosity, how early do you start in the morning?
My personal preference is to be on the water 30 minutes before sun up. It's bright enough that I can see clearly on the ride out, but still relatively low light conditions. On this specific morning, I started a bit later. I have a hunch that the overcast skies helped keep the fish active later into the morning.
2 rods for walleye in the lake?
Yes. Based on the Ontario regulations you can troll with 2 lines in Zone 13 (Lake Huron). The MNR also changed the regulations this year stating you can use 2 lines in the St. Clair River as well.
Are you just drifting with the current ?
I'm going just a bit quicker than the current. I had my trolling motor set to 20% thrust. Just enough extra speed to keep my bow pointed in the right direction and keep the spinners spinning.
What an awesome and wholesome video! Thanks for sharing Mike!
Awesome video...awesome boat! Congratulations on your new purchase!!
Me either.
Walleyes are established up here in the PNW, but hardly anyone fishes for them. Oh well, more for me!
This would be the perfect west coast boat if west coast people weren’t so afraid of rivets.
That’s incredibly fascinating Mike, thank you for sharing!
Thanks for this video. Very informative. We're way up in the east and the walleye fishing doesn't usually "turn on" until mid summer. I've got a boat this year and can't wait to get out.
in fisherman walleye magazine showed the migrations and wish I could find that magazine. its from way back like early 90's?
Great info, hopefully they will release more data in the next couple of years!
Agreed! I'm curious if the warmer winters we've been having have changed anything.
Nice work, Mike!
Thanks!
great video keep on grinding away
I think you are having way too much fun with that active target.
daytime on scr is a grind unless u have conditionss. keep doing what your doing nice new boat btw
Can I have a copy of your log, 😂
Hi Rob. I believe I sent you a copy email. Let me know if you received it.
Good stuff, Mike. I now have a near perfect whipping spot. It is GREAT about 3 out of every 4 nights that I go to it. When it’s dead, it’s DEAD and I have no idea why. You’ve convinced me that I need to start getting the data and working smarter, not harder.