Awesome channel...I love the outdoors! Looks like fun!
@bradburnside2136 ай бұрын
How is that reel? I’ve inquired and they’re super expensive. Bias aside, is it worth the cost?
@mehlbeck6 ай бұрын
I WON mine. LOL... worth every penny 😉
@TheMrMused6 ай бұрын
Thanks, Mark! I've been fishing beads for over a decade, but hadn't come across banding. We've used pegs and we've used stopper (nail) knots to allow the bead to free-float on the leader. I'm pretty excited to see how banding does for fall browns & steelhead here in upstate NY.
@mehlbeck6 ай бұрын
You will slay brother. Keep switching color and size until you hit the magical combo. Pegging your bead ensures you will keep on fishing the same set up way too long
@TheMrMused6 ай бұрын
@@mehlbeck It'll be faster than our current method (loop connection for leader .. no need to re-tie which is fast, but still time-consuming and sucks when it gets *really* cold!), but I'm really interested to see if that extra freedom of motion turns into extra fish. I'm strongly suspecting it will!
@mehlbeck6 ай бұрын
@@TheMrMused 100%
@TheMrMused6 ай бұрын
@@mehlbeck had a chance to spend the morning on the water. No steelhead to be had (by anyone!), but I'm now confident I didn't leave any bead options on the table. Figured out that in a pinch, bead pegs can be used for banding, no problems! Thanks for adding a new trick to have up my sleeve!
7 ай бұрын
What's with the catch and release?... That's harassment. A large percentage of fish die after being released... take them home and eat them or stay home... it's stupid
@mehlbeck7 ай бұрын
The limit on Simcoe is 2. I fish in 18 - 34 FOW and 100% of the fish I release live on. Your comment is both rude and uneducated. I always take my two as well as a couple burbot and the odd smaller laker. I recommend you just enjoy fishing and worry less about those of us that actually care about the fishery
7 ай бұрын
Catch and release is wildlife harassment.... taking fish from deep water is a death sentence.... take them home and eat them or don't go fishing
@thomasnorthrup99908 ай бұрын
@melbeck I'm willing to try anything, I change bead colors a lot, and am now doing single hand spey casting and swinging the bead, however I'm having difficulty with the soft bead not sliding down to the hook from the force of the cast. I will certainly give this a try but I just don't see how you're not going to be losing a lot of beads without the line actually going through the bead completely. As you show to change the bead color "just pull the line out", I would think with the force of a steelhead against your fly rod it would pull that line right out of the bead?
@mehlbeck8 ай бұрын
A couple things to un-pack Herr. First... band sizing. When you get the correct thickness of band, you will not lose beads during hook up. The line runs straight and the band holds. However... if you are spey casting, you may want to peg. Hit up @johnnybow1001 on insta. He is the premier guide on St Mary's rapids and spey casts beeds 12 months a year. He will switch between pegging and banding depending on the style of cast. Hope that helps
@thomasnorthrup99908 ай бұрын
@@mehlbeck Thanks for the prompt reply Mark, yes it helps, I'm definitely going to give it a go! Going to check out your pro pack.
@mehlbeck8 ай бұрын
@@thomasnorthrup9990 and reach out to @johnnybow1001 on insta... he'll have that specific answer for banding or pegging for spey casting. An honest opinion from someone who does it 12 months a year is gold
@thomasnorthrup99908 ай бұрын
@@mehlbeck absolutely will, I'm in central Ohio St Mary's is on my bucket list, may look him up for guiding as well!
@alexargyros718611 ай бұрын
I just returned to this excellent video, and two questions arose: 1. What brand/model/size hook would you choose for use with 6mm. beads? 2. How far from the hook do you place the bead?
@mehlbeck11 ай бұрын
Daiichi 4225 Salmon Egg There are many others but stick to wide Gap when possible. Bead should be 2 fingers width up from the hook. Happy fishing
@alexargyros718611 ай бұрын
@@mehlbeck Thank you. Now, could you tell what size Daiichi 4225 hook you would choose to fish with a 6mm egg?
@mehlbeck11 ай бұрын
I usually run size 10 or 12 but each supplier Has a different interpretation for sizing.
@alexargyros718610 ай бұрын
@@mehlbeck Sorry to keep bugging you, Mark, but I couldn't find a good source for Daiichi 4225 in the U.S. Do you know of a source? If not, could you suggest some alternate hooks that would work well with your banding method?
@mehlbeck10 ай бұрын
@@alexargyros7186 you won't have trouble finding Raven Specimen. Try those 👍🏻
@thehunter0729 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to try mine out that I got from the fishing show
@BankaiBoii Жыл бұрын
What a great moment to capture. Thanks for sharing Mark, you’re a good man
@JB-TM-2023 Жыл бұрын
What size is the crank bait?
@mehlbeck Жыл бұрын
Tn 50
@ericharsvick7421 Жыл бұрын
I chisel a slide on the edge of the hole the fish almost swim on to the ice.
@mehlbeck Жыл бұрын
Love it
@iratherbfishin Жыл бұрын
Great video, I am hoping to get out on the hard water soon and get some good footage of me catching some big fish
@steelhead6368 Жыл бұрын
Great tips. Just got in to ice fishing last year. Learned something awesome from your video. Thank you.
@deanazarnush884 Жыл бұрын
just shove a tungsten nail weight into the nose of a rubber minnow and you got yourself some good action
@seanp4038 Жыл бұрын
What’s up Mark? What size bobber stops do you use under your inline weights?
@mehlbeck Жыл бұрын
Medium and large but beware some suppliers vary greatly in size. Medium should do it if it's a supplier for trout gear
@seanp4038 Жыл бұрын
@@mehlbeck thanks
@seanp4038 Жыл бұрын
Do those inline weights have the gram weight marked on them
@asianseaanimals2 жыл бұрын
Nice fish bro
@6ixfishing2 жыл бұрын
Love this video. Great edit.
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍🏻
@deanazarnush8842 жыл бұрын
does this prevent line shredding with glass beads? im tired of shredded leader line from glass beads
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
Yes... the line runs on the outside of the bead and only goes through the band 👍🏻
@deanazarnush8842 жыл бұрын
i got the roe bro too but you could also do a poachers knot with some paracord and tighten it around the same containers, i do this since the roe bro wont hold the larger wide containers
@deanazarnush8842 жыл бұрын
what do you do for line twist? i can add a swivel but i cant have a long leader because the swivel will go into the rod guides and damage them. and if i tie line to line i get line twist but i can use long leader, what a dilemma lol
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
I reel up and let it spin out frequently then after ice out... I troll it behind the boat with no lure to spin the rest out... every season I start with straight line and only have to respool maybe one rod or of all my ice rods. I hate swivels for Whitefish
@hooklinelunker-britishcolu18922 жыл бұрын
Just found your KZbin channel. Reading on beads and didn't even realize that was a thing. Love the rubberband method of securing them. My guess is that this won't be great for ice fishing as the bead needs to move in the river to look authentic. Just curious if you have tried ice fishing with this? Can it be used for trolling on lakes? Or mostly just river fishing? I will check out your other videos too.
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much just river fishing, yeah. As you said... current is needed to present naturally
@shadowswordfish37452 жыл бұрын
Not sure if it was ever mentioned but what is your full Set up rod,reel line and lb test… also love the content always good to see Canadian pin action!👌
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my man... I have an assortment but my main set up is a custom designed rod, frogwater riverkeeper reel, 10 lbs maxima line with 5lbs flouro lead
@shadowswordfish37452 жыл бұрын
@@mehlbeck oh right on! And are you still selling that box of flies? Or was that a limited time deal. Looked pretty sweet!!
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
@@shadowswordfish3745 I received some new stock... $25 plus shipping
@shadowswordfish37452 жыл бұрын
@@mehlbeck sweet where can I contact you to order some?
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
@@shadowswordfish3745 Facebook messenger same name.
@deanazarnush8842 жыл бұрын
i use a bobber stop knot with a long tag end left on it to act as a barb so the soft bead doesnt slide over it and i dab some uv cement on the bobber stop knot to hold it still, maybe too much work for a bead rig?
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
Soft beads are wicked successful but ya... lots of work done right 🤣👍🏻 also... they tend to miss the first drop in a pool or ride higher in the column. I like the glass bead for it's ability to get down in the strike zone immediately
@deanazarnush8842 жыл бұрын
subscribed simply because your full of knowledge
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir.... anything I can do to help others hook up 👍🏻😃
@k20will252 жыл бұрын
Any tips on getting to whitefish grounds without having a sled or quad?
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
Rent from one of the hut operators... like Brechin Point 💪👍
@muskyman32382 жыл бұрын
I knew this lipless lure. Wonder how deep water it was?
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
33 fow
@Whitefish_King2 жыл бұрын
The man owns Lake Ontario great fisherman been out few times with him
@Whitefish_King2 жыл бұрын
Where you catching the pinks down in NFLD
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
In Ontario off Lake Superior and Huron
@Whitefish_King2 жыл бұрын
@@mehlbeck that’s awesome man. We fish the same area and know some of the same guys. We have talked a few times on the pond and have fished near each other. I just noticed it was you last night lol 😂 I’ll probably be seeing you in the next few weeks. I’ll see you out there I’m probably heading out end of this week or early next week. Stay safe 🤙🤙🤙🤙
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
@@Whitefish_King ill be out on Simcoe Thursday or trying at least
@Whitefish_King2 жыл бұрын
@@mehlbeck lol yea me too. I’ll probably see you. The weather looks great anyways we should be good Thursday
@JonWaite2 жыл бұрын
Think it was asked - but could you provide a little more detail on those straws? Looks like the diameter would matter (say - 3/8" or 1/2" from what I can tell). And, where can you get those??
@heroryan78592 жыл бұрын
cured?
@jeffknowles39522 жыл бұрын
Is this the notty
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
Nope... eastern tribs 👍
@javeedkhan34182 жыл бұрын
Why would we need a bead?
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
It's the ONLY thing you need. For trout and salmon in tributaries and rivers... all other baits are accessories to the bead 😉
@mikid3032 Жыл бұрын
@@mehlbeck Sorry I'm new in this, does adding bite on the hook make sense, when bead fishing?
@mehlbeck Жыл бұрын
@@mikid3032 no bait. The bead is the bait. It's an imitation of a single egg. You "could" add scent but in most conditions it is not necessary
@Amir-zx5xh2 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t the line break easily that way vs pegging?Thanks
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
The opposite... the line does not ruin through the bead. There is far less pressure/ tension on the line Vs pegging
@deanazarnush8842 жыл бұрын
what was that about the acorn float? all i heard was that it stays in the current seam better? any other tips about floats?:D
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
Yeah acorn floats ride/hold the seam very well. If you are in super fast water or in super slow fog water it won't make a big difference but in most moderate flows it makes a big difference. In super clear conditions I will run a clear float with a narrow profile though. The acorn float is definitely more visable
@alltroutdout77462 жыл бұрын
good luck with frays lol, for thiker leader it an work, for 8lb down good luck dealing with line frays
@truenorthangler2 жыл бұрын
Those gar are a beautiful creature. Never caught one before but then again I haven’t targeted them. They look pre-historic.
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
They are prehistoric 👍 I love targeting them ♥️
@scoobascoobsfishing27132 жыл бұрын
Creek candy beads suck 😂
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome to your opinion.
@rgsa90812 жыл бұрын
How could a bead suck, what?
@tomm.98932 жыл бұрын
Great video! But where did that steelhead decal/sticker come from? Very cool!
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
@creekcandybeadcompany
@4trout124292 жыл бұрын
I tried this at my kitchen table. Just any hard bead and a spare rubber band I had at home. Pushed 8lb line thru the bead, formed a loop on the other side. Put the rubber band in the loop and pulled thru. Just like the way you did it. However the line to the hook was 90 degrees off the bead. End sat at an angle to the line. I added a split shot as the hook, but line was never straight from top to bottom. Have you experienced this?
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
The nabs is likely too thick and is also not pulled through the bead all the way. If the band isn't the right size or you don't pull it through enough you will have that issue yes. I recommend buying a kit from one of the suppliers like creek candy 🍬 then you can compare the band sizes and find your own that match your beads 👍
@alexargyros71862 жыл бұрын
Great video, Mark. Two questions, if you don't mind: 1. Do you find that you get fewer solid hookups with the banding method (because the bead sticks out on one side of the tippet)? 2. Could you tell me where you get your red rubber bands (and what size would be appropriate for 6mm beads)? Thanks, Alex.
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
Actually the hookup percentage increases if anything because the banded bead slides down to the hook easier when taken. The band are available through www.creekcandybeadcompany.com or you can use small thin bands like "rainbow loom" bands fur 6 mm beads
@alexargyros71862 жыл бұрын
@@mehlbeck Just read your reply, Mark. I'm confused. I though that when the bead slides down to he hook the result is fewer hooked fish because the bead interferes with the hook, even one with an offset eye. But, if the bead remains in place, then the fish takes the bead and the angler pulls the hook into the fish. Am I wrong?
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
@@alexargyros7186 in slow water with stationary fish, they will "mouth" the bead and the result will be a tiny unnatural movement of your float. If the bead is pegged you will sometimes miss that tiny little take. Whereas a banded bead will slip on the take and find purchase in the lip more often.
@alexargyros71862 жыл бұрын
@@mehlbeck I see. Thanks.
@morighorashi95802 жыл бұрын
Mark what a video!!! This is gold. I will definitely try it and let you know
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
Glad you benefitted from the information 😃👍
@morighorashi95802 жыл бұрын
@@mehlbeck what size band do you use and where do you get yours. Also, I know you have a very nice bead container that probably a lot of people ask for it. Can you please let me know if I can get one.
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
@@morighorashi9580 I'll have more cases for the spring season. Hit me up in February 👍 as to the bands... buy a kit from Creek Candy Bead Company or try some small bands from the craft store 👍
@morighorashi95802 жыл бұрын
@@mehlbeck awesome!! Big thanks.
@morighorashi95802 жыл бұрын
great video Mark. keep them coming. thanks for sharing your years of experience. subscribed!!!
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
New one up today
@krystinakotyluk5212 жыл бұрын
Wow! That looks like an epic day of fishing. Nice haul guys
@SketchybrainD2 жыл бұрын
Thank you That yarn straw is great idea
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
😉 keeps the river bag simple and organized
@paulkuzia92362 жыл бұрын
Once again great info. Your recommendations of bead sizes & colors all revolve around the spring spawning runs, what about the fall salmon spawn? What sizes and colors do you like for the fall run steelies, browns?
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
Bigger beads for the salmon.(8 and 10mm) Brighter colours and glow beads all work well for the salmon. Browns are meat eaters and I target them differently. I do hook up the occasional brown on a bead but tend to get more on a fly or throwing spinners. I'll actually drift small (lipped) cranks to an undercut in the early am and get browns on em 👍
@paulfranciosi81552 жыл бұрын
Looks a nice reel I would only a use centre pin for carp tench bream etc and on the rivers for barbel chub roach in the uk.
@mehlbeck2 жыл бұрын
That would be and expensive reel to go catch chub ya 🤣👍
@tfishercanadianeh87383 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark buddy pal gotta help me bud been to many stores and online bought a bunch of lipless sinking but nun act like your lure dose. Please send me a email and tell me who makes that dam lure..............Im begging you. [email protected]
@mehlbeck3 жыл бұрын
It's a jackalll tn50 brother... now go slay
@paulkuzia92363 жыл бұрын
Very much enjoy your videos but as a newbie to centerpin I want to hear your conversations & it’s difficult with the background music. Please keep it as low as possible. Looking forward to more of your lessons!
@mehlbeck3 жыл бұрын
I hear you loud a clear 😃👍
@loretogagliardi90103 жыл бұрын
Love the video, what bead box where you using
@mehlbeck3 жыл бұрын
I had a few of em... I'm currently trying to source some quantity because everyone wants em and I don't have any left