If you think the bait is too big then its probably perfect for pike fishing.

[HuyFishin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNTFKgEmDrQ


Went pike fishing only an hour from edmonton using the predator quick strike rig. pike fishing has got to be one of my favorite freshwater fish to target. (besides lake trout). Pound for pound they fight well.

Enjoy!

[Talking moose]

Good vid as usual!

[Talking moose]

You rig up your herring a bit different with the front hooks facing up instead of facing back. Seems to work fine though.

[HuyFishin]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

You rig up your herring a bit different with the front hooks facing up instead of facing back. Seems to work fine though.

this is the method I have always been using. Fishin hole employee's showed me how to rig it this when I first learned how to use the quick strike rig.

[aulrich]

in summer I generally throw 6" baits and larger for pike.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

You rig up your herring a bit different with the front hooks facing up instead of facing back. Seems to work fine though.

pike will hit from the side then go for a swim and then reposition the fish head first to eat...lakers like to poke at it until it is positioned to eat head first for the most part...unless on the chase then it is a free for all....when targeting both I still face hooks rewards but hey too each their own....seen a 43" pike caught on little jig head and a real sparkly 2" tail...

[sns2]

Way to go, Huy! I loved the video. I love all the videos you make. Your passion and excitement for the outdoors brings a smile to this old bugger's face every single time, and is exactly what this forum exists for. Thanks man!

[Smoky buck]

Not bad one things for sure you always seem to enjoy your self even with those little perch

[jafo]

Congrats on a good day of fishing. The video was really enjoyable.

[calgarygringo]

Pretty simple way to figure it out. They do as mentioned grab from the side then inhale it straight in. Put your hooks in both ways in the bait then put your hand with a glove in the shape like a fish mouth over the bait/hooks. Pull lightly on the line so you don't injure yourself and see which way tends to dig in and hook you better. Same thing applies to a pike. An old native guy told me that once when I was a kid and tried it and never forgot.

[HuyFishin]

Thanks everyone! Glad you all enjoyed it! I appreciate all the kindness and support.

[Ribolovac]

Good job! I have never seen a herring rigged in that manner. Seems to work though. Do others rig this way? Would it work on jaw Jacker if you were letting the jj set the hook?

[Topshot]

How many doubles have you caught?

[HuyFishin]

Originally Posted by Ribolovac

Good job! I have never seen a herring rigged in that manner. Seems to work though. Do others rig this way? Would it work on jaw Jacker if you were letting the jj set the hook?

I would say this style of bait is better used on a traditional style tip up or an Ifishpro. technically you can still use it on a jawjacker but I'm sure you may miss some strikes.

I was just using my jaw jacker as a rod holder. I just watched the tip the entire time. If I saw it move then I would open the bail and let him run for 5 seconds before I set the hook.

[HuyFishin]

Originally Posted by Topshot

How many doubles have you caught?

how many doubles? I'm sorry I don't understand the question.

[muzzy]

I'm using 6 inch smelt for walleye with no issues. When you watch them on underwater camera come up and totally inhale the smelt you get impressed in a hurry

[338Bluff]

Originally Posted by HuyFishin

how many doubles? I'm sorry I don't understand the question.

He caught a couple hammer handles on a pickerel rig and figures it's some sort of a grand feat.

Nice video. Keep up the good work.

I dont know if I would call that bait real big lol. Ever tried a whole mackerel or sucker?

[HuyFishin]

Originally Posted by 338Bluff

He caught a couple hammer handles on a pickerel rig and figures it's some sort of a grand feat.

Nice video. Keep up the good work.

I dont know if I would call that bait real big lol. Ever tried a whole mackerel or sucker?

8 inch was big in my mind haha I might try a whole mackerel! I wasn't sure if it was a good bait choice. As for suckers If I could find some I definitely use whole suckers on lakers and pike forsure!!

I may actually see if I can go catch some this year. Thank you for watching!

[338Bluff]

Originally Posted by HuyFishin

8 inch was big in my mind haha I might try a whole mackerel! I wasn't sure if it was a good bait choice. As for suckers If I could find some I definitely use whole suckers on lakers and pike forsure!!

I may actually see if I can go catch some this year. Thank you for watching!

Driedmeat and Coal should have decent sucker populations (though Driedmeat did have a partial kill)

I've never deliberately targeted them through the ice but how hard could it be with a jawjacker and a chunk of worm?

[HuyFishin]

Originally Posted by 338Bluff

Driedmeat and Coal should have decent sucker populations (though Driedmeat did have a partial kill)

I've never deliberately targeted them through the ice but how hard could it be with a jawjacker and a chunk of worm?

Coal lake just south of leduc? I actually may try this. I wonder where they would hang around.

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by HuyFishin

Coal lake just south of leduc? I actually may try this. I wonder where they would hang around.

Here’s a good vid. He may even tell you where if you asked. And the right size. The ones in the bigger lakes are probably too big.
https://youtu.be/ZRgNMqOQKLc

[HuyFishin]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

Here’s a good vid. He may even tell you where if you asked. And the right size. The ones in the bigger lakes are probably too big.
https://youtu.be/ZRgNMqOQKLc

ahhh He is all the way in medicine hat.

I wonder if trout ponds like hermitage park pond/morinville pond or cardiff has suckers.

The only suckers i've ever caught is at carson lake or NSR when targeting a sturgeon

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by HuyFishin

ahhh He is all the way in medicine hat.

I wonder if trout ponds like hermitage park pond/morinville pond or cardiff has suckers.

The only suckers i've ever caught is at carson lake or NSR when targeting a sturgeon

Ya, I think the key is to finding trout ponds or small pothole lakes. I catch a ton of suckers in the nsr and the ones I see in bigger lakes are usually pretty big. Couple pounds or more. The ones 8” -13” are about perfect.
To a certain degree, fish size relates to their environment.

[338Bluff]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

Ya, I think the key is to finding trout ponds or small pothole lakes. I catch a ton of suckers in the nsr and the ones I see in bigger lakes are usually pretty big. Couple pounds or more. The ones 8” -13” are about perfect.
To a certain degree, fish size relates to their environment.

When Driedmeat killed 10-12 inches was a pretty common size. With a couple of really big ones. Most of the local trout ponds don't seem to have suckers unless they are periodically flooded by a river. I heard the pond at Dickson was polluted with them. Open Creek dam used to have lots as well.

Only place I've caught suckers through the ice was Battle and they were huge.

[338Bluff]

Originally Posted by HuyFishin

Coal lake just south of leduc? I actually may try this. I wonder where they would hang around.

I googled this up.
http://icefishingreviews.com/ice-fis...rough-the-ice/

I plan to give it a shot. Probably try some deeper water first. In March I might try closer to the mouth of Pipestone Creek.

[CBintheNorth]

Great video.
Out of everyone that posts videos on the fishing forum, I find yours to be one of the most entertaining.

Great enthusiasm, good quality video, and awesome descriptions.
I also like your choice in background music and how you use it sparingly.
Keep up the great work!

[HuyFishin]

Originally Posted by 338Bluff

I googled this up.
http://icefishingreviews.com/ice-fis...rough-the-ice/

I plan to give it a shot. Probably try some deeper water first. In March I might try closer to the mouth of Pipestone Creek.

I just read that write up now i'm super stoked to go sucker fishing as odd as it sounds. Hopefully i'll have a ton of bait for laker fishing next month. If I do find them i'll let you know!

Originally Posted by CBintheNorth

Great video.
Out of everyone that posts videos on the fishing forum, I find yours to be one of the most entertaining.

Great enthusiasm, good quality video, and awesome descriptions.
I also like your choice in background music and how you use it sparingly.
Keep up the great work!

Thank you for the kind words! Don't make me blush LOL

Thank you for your support

[Stinky Buffalo]

Always enjoy your videos! Love the positive attitude. You definitely show how much enjoyment fishing is.

[WayneChristie]

great video! Just for poops and giggles next time you have hotdogs on the ice, , put a whole one on a rig and drop it down the hole. you may be surprised! Id hold the mayo tho

[MoFugger21]

Originally Posted by WayneChristie

great video! Just for poops and giggles next time you have hotdogs on the ice, , put a whole one on a rig and drop it down the hole. you may be surprised! Id hold the mayo tho

My niece tried this a couple weekends ago... Sadly, to no avail.