I have jug fish since I was a little kid and love it. I jug around the 6 mile marker the big Nigga, and use live goldfish and pretty successful.
@shawnjohnston14022 ай бұрын
Boring video let them take the bait
@bluecatoutdoors2 ай бұрын
I absolutely need to be giving them more time to take the bait. Thanks for the advice.
@howardb42 ай бұрын
nice. what bait are you using and what speed are you trolling?
@bluecatoutdoors2 ай бұрын
Using Bandit 300's and trolling at 1.5mph. The color that's been working best for us is pink. Anything with a good amount of pink in it has been catching. GOOD LUCK!!
@HuntingHomestead1222 ай бұрын
I started saddle hunting last year and it takes some practice before you get in the woods to hunt. After a few hunts I started to get the hang of it.
@bluecatoutdoors2 ай бұрын
Absolutely, the more I hunt and practice the more comfortable I get with it. I truly enjoy hunting out of it and hope to do a bunch more this fall. Good Luck this fall!
@Bubakarrr2 ай бұрын
Great vid. I'd recommend one sticking off the jump, and practicing with your gear in the off season. Even better if you could get rid of sticks altogether and experiment with two tether climbing or using something like the sladder.
@bluecatoutdoors2 ай бұрын
I am researching new and different ways to saddle hunt. I really enjoy this system and would like to have some sticks to leave in trees for up to a week at a time(on private ground) and a light easy climbing system for mobility. I will definitely have more videos if I decide to start working on a new system. Thanks for your advice, it's greatly appreciated.
@jamescraig86014 ай бұрын
Kind of disappointing. You didn't show any tackle set up. You didn't tell us what bait fish were caught on.
@bluecatoutdoors4 ай бұрын
I will work on that. Plan on starting to film some jugging videos soon and I will definitely address this. Than you
@user-hq8bv1qi5p4 ай бұрын
WOW THanks
@bluecatoutdoors4 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@hellbounddeciple5 ай бұрын
Had over 30 sits last fall saddle hunting. The one thing I learned and very much suggest to few people that get interested in it. Look at repelling out of the tree vs climbing down even if you’re using steps.
@bluecatoutdoors5 ай бұрын
I have been thinking about giving it a try. Seems like it would be quick and easy to learn. Stay tuned, maybe I will give it a try and make a few videos of it. Thanks for the encouragement.
@jpdeerhunter356 ай бұрын
Whats your bottomlands camo pack?
@bluecatoutdoors6 ай бұрын
It's the Trophyline C.A.Y.S pack or Carry All Your Shit pack. I love it, it does carry everything. I'm gonna be putting a video out soon of taking all my stuff out of the tree and packing it up in the pack. Hope you look for it and thank you for watching.
@adammucha39176 ай бұрын
Not for me. Traditional stand cant be beat. I dont understand why hunt in a " saddle", especially with so much movement.
@bluecatoutdoors6 ай бұрын
Traditional stand is great for a permanent location. The saddle is is a great way of being able to move around to new locations in a quicker, easier way. The movement is completely up to you. I like to move around, but you don't have to. You can sit there as still as a church mouse if you want. Thanks for watching.
@DavidGonzalez-ek3zh6 ай бұрын
Yes cuz deer pick up movement very easily. Good luck
@bluecatoutdoors6 ай бұрын
Thanks, good luck to you also, and thanks for watching and responding.
@DavidGonzalez-ek3zh6 ай бұрын
Have to trust the tether and limit some movement. TY
@bluecatoutdoors6 ай бұрын
I have trouble sitting still. I always want to swing around or bounce off the tree trunk. I need to work on sitting still more, that is for sure.
@tyjones4147 ай бұрын
Awesome video!
@bluecatoutdoors7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@gemeni697 ай бұрын
How much was the whole set up to get started if you don’t mind me asking??
@bluecatoutdoors7 ай бұрын
With 2 ascenders and the Trophyline package I bought, it cost me about 900$. You can buy other saddles packages and brands for a little cheaper if u shop around. I saw some basic packages of some other brands for under 500$. That's just ropes and saddle. I got ropes, saddle,platform, climbing sticks, rope pouches and backpack with my bundle. You can definitely find equipment cheaper to get started to see if you would even like saddle hunting.
@daveshsb7 ай бұрын
Good video - like the idea and may have to explore saddle hunting some more. I kind of feel that maybe I am too old...but who knows.
@bluecatoutdoors7 ай бұрын
It's a lot easier then you think it would be. It cost me about 900$ to get started buying the Trophyline bundle and ascenders I wanted, but I've enjoyed saddle hunting with it. You're never to old to learn something new. You really should give it a try.
@georgehardin84527 ай бұрын
I'm 58.i started saddle hunting in 2021.its easier than trying to hang a stand and so much safer.you just have to be able to climb up.
@intuitivmedia7 ай бұрын
Simple and beautiful ❤💪🙏
@bluecatoutdoors7 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙌
@reallywow67558 ай бұрын
I didn’t realize Darth Vader hunted from a saddle. I’m just messin’ with ya. Thanks for sharing the video.
@bluecatoutdoors7 ай бұрын
Darth Vader hunts from wherever he wants. LOL!! Still learning about good mics and mic placement. Thanks for busting my chops. 😆
@aaronmeeks11559 ай бұрын
Ascenders are the way to go but until then, put your tag line through the carabiner and it will make what they call a poor man's ascender
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
I have received my ascenders and look forward to trying them out. I have a feeling it's gonna be a night and day difference. I will remember that trick for future reference, thank you.
@ashleynpruitt64339 ай бұрын
It must be cold out there.
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
It definitely was.
@scott7299 ай бұрын
I am an Indiana native who now lives in Ohio and have been going to Colorado since 2000. We started out going to Wyoming, but it is pretty rugged terrain and almost always windy- real windy. We have had on average about 60% success once we started hunting Colorado. We have done it in many different ways from having base camp and spike camping with horses to packing out on our backs from base camp. The first year my buddy killed a mature cow. She was huge. There are very few her size around anymore because of the CDW decided to reduce the herd size and most of the older cows were killed off. We go 1st rifle and back when we started you could shoot a cow and go into town and buy another license for a second one if you wanted to. The herd went from around 40k elk down to 15-20k. Probably for the best, allows for more food and healthier elk. Opening morning could look like the herd you showed on this video for those that packed in any distance then they would scatter. Now they are in a lot of smaller herds, and if you don't get one on day one it will be a long hunt the rest of the season. We tend to stay within a mile of the trailhead and still do well and it is a hell of a good time. We met a group from PA and they are usually there every other year or so. Nice to meet people from all over. They set up a hell of a camp with multiple canvas tents connected and have a cook area, sleeping area and even a shower tent.... all heated. They hunt from their horses that they rent. We have one 16x20 wall tent and a 12x20 cook tent. Though we started out cold camping in a summer tent from Cabela's.... freaking cold too, but it worked. Good luck to ya. Sorry for the long post but appreciate the video. I love elk hunting.
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Loved hearing about your history and how you got started. I've had several trips now to Colorado and have yet to fill a tag, but it's like I tell everyone, it's about the hunt and not the kill. I sure do enjoy the hunt!! I go with my uncle from Pennsylvania who has gone for 54(I believe) straight years. He is in his early 80's now and still climbs the mountains as good as anyone. Thanks again for your comment and goodluck on all your future hunts.
@smitty_19 ай бұрын
A smart man would have parked and cut the lights instead of harassing and stressing them.
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
One thing I've never been accused of is being a smart man. Thanks for the advice, I will remember that the next time I have a herd crossing in front me.
@smitty_19 ай бұрын
@bluecatoutdoors ok you found the limits of my smarts. Lol. ✌️
@rickprice65279 ай бұрын
Herd of Elk
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Believe at least 2 herds joined together.
@ericaziola70189 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Yes it was!! First time I had ever seen something like this!
@pindushirkma33509 ай бұрын
Ain't no way anybody gonna notice if you take one home
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
That would of been the best shot the whole season for me. LOL
@tdub23999 ай бұрын
Hunny hold my beer we're eating good tonight
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Could of eaten dang good!!
@hhhhhhh56149 ай бұрын
Holy crap
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
That's what I said!!!
@leocline34089 ай бұрын
Where are you at
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
COLORADO
@tonyjessen82049 ай бұрын
So you stress them out further by getting closer. Thunder you vehicle off and enjoy the view🤦♂️🤦♂️
@garretthumphreys9529 ай бұрын
You must not live around elk, believe me they don't give even half a fuck.
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Probably should of stayed back more, but that was the first time I had seen a herd and was just a little excited. Will think about it more next time. Thanks for the advice.
@user-yx6sy1bf7p9 ай бұрын
Montana?🎉
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Colorado
@thetayterminator14369 ай бұрын
Why creep up on them? Just chill and wait.
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Probably should of. Thanks for the advice.
@Quackattack849 ай бұрын
Bunch of people that dont know how to acquire a new technique tellin you to not saddle hunt. For me it was a complete game changer and definitely the most comfortable/safe hunting ive ever done. Ropemans are a good alternative to prusiks. However i srt climb so no need for steps for me only a platform and rope. And rappelling from hunting height to me is the safest easiest and pretty fun way down i use a guide atc to ascend and back it up with a distel hitch above for any accidents. With srt there is never slack introduced to the system so no worry of shock fall (if done right).
@Quackattack849 ай бұрын
Also i forgot to mention any type of tether i use to hold me at hunting height or somewhere i will be hangin for a while i tie a catastophe knot that has just a little slack incase of a prusik/ropeman/ whatever is holding you slips or breaks. So it would be tether from tree to prusik holding your weight and then the rope coming out the back of the prusik with a couple inches of slack and then a good removable knot hooked to your bridge as a second safety. And there are many friction hitches that are easier to break to adjust height than a prusik my favorite at the moment is the distel because it can be broke to lower yourself a little with your full body weight hanging just by pulling down on the top. Which would make me nervous except i always tie the catastrophe not incase it gets away from me.
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the advice and encouragement to keep trying the saddle. I am looking forward to doing a couple hunts out of it soon.
@paulharris34329 ай бұрын
Big hero's go " hunt " something that shoots back ,see how big a man you are then , assholes
@shadetreehomestader9 ай бұрын
Is that city people in the country? Or is it just a different breed of people out there?
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Must be a different breed because sure not city people.
@shadetreehomestader9 ай бұрын
That's sad, look at the devastation of the trees.
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
It is terrible! Can't hardly walk through Forrest anymore, thanks to the beatle kill.
@GIRTHYANDITCURVES9 ай бұрын
Elk herds in the backyard season
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Definitely getting to that time of year.
@paullopez84709 ай бұрын
Time bro you killed time in the most awesome way possible.
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
ABSOLUTELY!!
@mikalabaker61109 ай бұрын
Christmas card!
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
That's what I thought also.
@Terrysknivesandmanstuff9 ай бұрын
Beautiful !!!
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Many thanks!!
@Terrysknivesandmanstuff9 ай бұрын
Oh no 😢 😕 😞
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
She was a little bruised but was fine. She's a tough lady.
@Terrysknivesandmanstuff9 ай бұрын
WOW 👌
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Our paint can ones a pretty sweet too.
@Terrysknivesandmanstuff9 ай бұрын
Ha ha ha ha ha 😂 😄
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Not sure what we ever did before cell phones? LOL
@Terrysknivesandmanstuff9 ай бұрын
BEAUTIFUL!!!
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@Terrysknivesandmanstuff9 ай бұрын
You are very welcome!!
@vijetabanga36089 ай бұрын
Yo
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Yo!!
@edwardcherry79869 ай бұрын
Great song
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Yes it is!!
@user-wb6dz9bz8g9 ай бұрын
How to start saddle hunting- dont
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
It's definitely not for everyone.
@user-wb6dz9bz8g9 ай бұрын
@@bluecatoutdoors . I prefer my assault and three sticks. I use my saddle as a safety harness now
@MoMan.889 ай бұрын
I have the same trophy line setup, I got 2 rope mans and it makes life much easier.
@bluecatoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Just got mine in. Can't wait to get back from Colorado hunt to try them out.
@curtwatkins95209 ай бұрын
Daisy chain your lineman rope... then clip it to your lineman loop