Arctic Spinner Fishing Tippy Dam: How To Guide Tips and Tricks

[@TrudgeOn]

I’ve always been told tippy dam is a madhouse. I’ve avoided it all my life. Thanks for the vid

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@Trudgewild You're welcome. Peak season, it gets a lot crazier. I would suggest trying to go during the week if you can.

[@357maximum4]

It will be absolute bonkers soon enough. googans, drunks, and even full out fistfights all over zombie meat.

[@fermiticus4034]

I've been fishing the Manistee for 21 years, now. Well down river from Tippy. Every year, we've gone up to Tippy to spectate. Have not seen any of the craziness that we all hear about...I guess it's a timing issue?!!! My 1st time fishing there was in June of 2021...caught a few little browns and bows...and a nice big steely(skamania). Fished it again, mid-run, last year...not a lot getting caught, for as crowded as it was. I was up there this past Friday. Amazingly, we found a gap between people, just below the coffer. The place was packed...fish and people. Everybody was very cool...and taking turns with casts and drifts...and waiting when fish were on. I might have made 20 cast...had at least 15 on, but only landed 3. All were foul hooked and the "fun" got old pretty quick. Snagging (accidentally) spawning zombies just isn't for me, I guess. Those fish are not biting...they're getting "flossed". Saw a few that would be alright for the smoker...all the ones I got, and the majority I saw caught were beyond that. Bleh! If ya walk along the bank...you could easily restock you hooks, weights, flies and beads...lots of crap all along...don't go bare-foot!!! I did get 1 nice "cromer" off the pier, back in mid-Sept...no joy in the river though.

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@fermiticus4034 thanks for the comment 👍🏻

[@JTLM_48442]

Never seen anyone cast like that with a spinning reel cool video subscribed for you man

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@JTLM_48442 thank you I appreciate it.

[@tyler1050]

Great content y’all keep grinding

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@@tyler1050 thank you Tyler

[@natemorehouse1371]

Ok, I ordered up a few arctic spinners. Going to try them on fall silvers in the Westport WA boat basin late Sept and early Oct.

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@natemorehouse1371 Awesome man! I hope you ordered the 5/16oz. they tend to spin a lot better. The 1/4oz. work in certain situations but I throw the 5/16 almost 100% of the time.

[@natemorehouse1371]

​@@fishinwiththegriffins73043 5/16 and 2 1/4s

[@natemorehouse1371]

@@fishinwiththegriffins7304 I ordered three 5/16 and 2 1/4s. Single hooks. Also just watched one of your very first vids fishing in the harbor. It will be very similar to that, just in salt instead.

[@ericwakeman6665]

Dang I always forget to use yer promo code. I ran a tiger stripe/orange body that just caught fish like mad! Northern, rock bass, SMB, LMB, and even a red horse sucker! Still gotta try em on salmon, steelhead, and lake run browns. That big heavy bead on the body really lets em fish deep in a way that Mepps, my old favorites, couldn’t do. Fantastic lure thanks for turning me onto them!

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

You're welcome. I use to be a Mepps guy myself. It's pretty rare for me to use one anymore. Thanks for watching it's appreciated.

[@DpuckFishingandOutdoors]

I am going to be using your code for the spinners. I have a pike trip in a few weeks.

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@DpuckFishingandOutdoors thanks man. I recommend the 5/16oz. White Glow. I also really like the Green Glow for Bass and Pike.🎣👌🏻

[@griffins37031]

You are some good dam fishermen!!

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

😂😂😂 It's the lure 😎

[@agroape8]

good dam fisherman do NOT use spinners at the dam 😂

[@Drewsfishingtrips]

you had me all excited that you guys started your run already. We're usually a month behind roughly.

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

Sorry man, didn't mean to do that to you. They'll be in soon!!!

[@Fishin_Tails]

That’s called the old 1000 IQ play. Say it’s last year so the crowds don’t come yet 😂

[@outdoorwarvetitsavedmylife7094]

At this time the fish have been in the river since end of july in 2023 i was catching them by the platform along the wall with flies and beads half to 5/8 ounce sinkers depending the rain fall and turbines.

[@christopherlongoria3360]

Never fished that side before. I have a sweet spot on the other side alittle further down 😊

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@christopherlongoria3360 yes sir! Lots of good spots there. I love fishing that river! Thanks for watching.

[@cannivore2k451]

Seen ur car out at Holloway one day and seen the channel decided to shoot u a sub cool seeing a fellow Michigander out here doing his thing keep up the great content

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

Thank you, it's good to know the advertisement on my back window is working. I appreciate the kind words and the sub.

[@MyTheboss21]

Just ordered 2 and one garlic scent stick hopefully i catch something.

[@MyTheboss21]

Also what pole and reel you using really like it

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

I'm using a Medium Heavy 7'6" Lew's Mach 2.

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

The reel is a cheap Lew's Exfinity. I didn't like the drag system so I've upgraded to a Pflueger President.

[@MyTheboss21]

@@fishinwiththegriffins7304 thanks.

[@thefisherbrad]

Nice video! But I will say when you just dropped that arctic spinner right onto the rocks at the end of the photo killed me inside!

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

Thanks man. That bead broke for sure!! 😂

[@michigandirtdigger8202]

Heading to tippy next week monday I also picked up some artic spinners to go with my arsenal I'm just curious are you running the single hook or the treble hook in this video? Watching your video Got me excited to hit the dam. New subscriber to your channel. Keep the videos coming my friend And i hope to see you out there

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@michigandirtdigger8202 I use treble hooks at Tippy. Thank you for watching and subscribing and good luck out there Monday!!!

[@dam5084]

Subscribed👍

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@dam5084 thanks man.👍🏻

[@noahgreiner7944]

Can you fish spinners for steelhead and salmon on a bass rod like that? All I have is an abu Garcia veritas 7’ and I’d like to know if it can handle em or not

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@noahgreiner7944 It's not the best set up, but yes, it will work. I'm using a 7'6" Lew's Mach 2 bass rod. You should be fine. 👍🏻

[@R_T_D]

I'm going there next week during the week, I hope I have some good luck. I've never caught a fish that big before. Have you tried spoons here? I have some 3/4 ounce ones from my grandpa's tackle box that I've not had a use for in my neck of the woods, but I've heard they are good for steelhead/salmon.

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@R_T_D yes spoons work well! With the warmer temps I recommend going as early as possible or even doing some night fishing. Good luck out there!!

[@rogerjames2729]

Are you running main line direct to duo lock snap? Or is it on a leader?

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@rogerjames2729 direct to the quick snap. I get some line twist but not bad. Every 5 casts I hold my rod up and let it unwind a little. I don't like using a leader. That's one extra weak point on your line.

[@outdoorwarvetitsavedmylife7094]

The river current doesnt change unless rain and bot turbines are on then it speeds up thats it

[@Abraxastrust]

Why are they hitting spinners ? When Salmon stop eating in the rivers ,?

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@Abraxastrust they stop eating but they don't stop biting! They bite out of aggression and they also bite eggs that aren't their own. The spinner makes them mad and you get what's called a reaction bite. They don't want to eat it they just want to kill it. Thanks for the question.

[@TripPlaylist219]

Says "Low and slow" but reels quick asf 😅

[@BrianJosephTracey]

What size spinner is this😮

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@@BrianJosephTracey 5/16oz.👌🏻🎣

[@hunterbarber3606]

Whats the rules on the hooks on the spinners thank u in advance and i subscribed

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@hunterbarber3606 Treble hook is 3/8 inch or less from point to shank. And single hook is 1/2 inch or less from point to shank. Thanks for subscribing, I appreciate it.

[@adriandiaz2013]

Hey! What weight for tippy? 5/16 or 1/4, single or treble?

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@@adriandiaz2013 5/16 with a treble 👍🏻

[@AustinApeShot]

What pound test for your line??

[@AustinApeShot]

Never mind just seen where you said lol

[@johnhovorka3062]

You eat those? I've caught them like that, and their flesh is mushy. How do you prepare them?

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@johnhovorka3062 No I've never tried king salmon. I don't eat fish, I just like catching them!

[@timothyjetmund2221]

Do you gotta use single hooks up there

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@timothyjetmund2221 Treble hooks are legal at Tippy. 👍🏻

[@kozmo91joshua]

⁠treble hooks are legal if on a spinner or crank bait or something like that. They are not legal to use if they are tied directly to your line.

[@kozmo91joshua]

⁠treble hooks are legal if on a spinner or crank bait or something like that. They are not legal to use if they are tied directly to your line.

[@kozmo91joshua]

⁠treble hooks are legal if on a spinner or crank bait or something like that. They are not legal to use if they are tied directly to your line.

[@guybro7644]

Where can I buy these locally in traverse city?!

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@guybro7644 not sure if he has any shops near you that sell them. Closest place I can think of is Andy's Tackle Box in Brethren. You can also contact Arctic Spinners on Facebook for more info. Sorry I don't have a better answer for you.

[@guybro7644]

@@fishinwiththegriffins7304 an answer is better than no answer! I stopped at new TCH gear in tc and interlochen and wrote it in the suggestion box, they said they would be getting some! I’ll check out Andys this weekend, thank you

[@davidnguyen1192]

What type of line you using and lb? Sorry I'm still new to salmon fishing and got skunked a few time this year already. Great video though.

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@davidnguyen1192 Thank you and no need to be sorry, I enjoy answering questions. I was using 12 lb. Big Game Mono. I recommend the 12 lb. or even bumping it up to the 15 lb.

[@davidnguyen1192]

@@fishinwiththegriffins7304 Thanks for your response, Just ordered a good size order of the spinners, although I couldn't use your code. I just was hoping you get recognition/pay for some of it. Thanks again.

[@JeanBeckwith-o2h]

For the casting is that AM or PM

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

❤😂😂😂

[@shawndougherty4992]

Either!!😅

[@andrewnisevych868]

Where is this?

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

Tippy Dam, it's on Michigan's West side.

[@scottrulka6587]

I catch and release mostly unless silver. But i also think you can't keep a fish you didn't hook yourself. Just saying with the amount of tickets i have gotten the judge told me i should know all laws so be careful when you didn't actually hook fish you keep.

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@scottrulka6587 I appreciate the concern. I don't think it's legal but my friend's Native American so in this situation, it doesn't matter, but I'd still like to know what the actual law is. I looked it up but couldn't find anything on it. Thanks for the comment Scott.

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@@NicholasHawley-z4x I guess I'm just too busy catching fish!!!

[@rogerjames2729]

What size duo lock snap are you using?

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@@rogerjames2729 I use a VMC size 2 Crankbait Snap 74 lb.Test.

[@rogerjames2729]

@@fishinwiththegriffins7304 awesome thanks for the quick reply, hope to see you up there. I’m coming up for a week late September.

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@@rogerjames2729 you're welcome. I'll be there around that time. Feel free to say hello if you ever run into me. Thanks for watching.

[@Elmo_outdoors]

I can’t catch one to save my life I’ve been out there trying sence last year still haven’t hooked up lmao I live pretty close to tippy lol

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@Elmo_outdoors Don't give up, you'll get one. The fishing should be really good there in a couple weeks! Thanks for watching man, I appreciate it.

[@MLY73]

I can’t believe you guys keep those kings…🤦🏻🤮

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@MLY73 I have a farmer that trades me for venison. I just have to go get the deer processed myself. I'm not sure what he uses the Salmon for but I don't think it's for eating.

[@MLY73]

@@fishinwiththegriffins7304 ok…good… lol

[@italiansalmonhead]

I can't belive that are so dark already

[@gagevanhoose1207]

I eat them in late September have for years they taste fine in patties and if not having food and eating old fish is the difference between eating or not I’ll eat them every time

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@italiansalmonhead this was from last year but I was there yesterday and there were some dark ones jumping. Lots of fish in the system already!👍🏻

[@huckfin1100]

What the hell do you call that style of cast, cup spool throw ? !!

[@johnvoelker8227]

Are you using the treble hook or single hook? On the website it only is letting me order the glow chartreuse one the other two options says page not available. Is the glow just as good or no?It seems the coupon code didn’t work either.

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@johnvoelker8227 Yes the glow work great! He may be out of the other colors at the moment. Treble hook for Tippy.👍🏻 Sorry my code didn't work for you. If you send him an email or contact him on Facebook, I'm sure he'll make it right with the coupon.

[@johnvoelker8227]

@@fishinwiththegriffins7304 I am really not worried about the price as it stands. I ordered 5 spinners and ordered the garlic scale stuff too. You got a new sub here as well, I appreciate the timely response and your informative vids, keep em comin. 👍

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@johnvoelker8227 Thanks John. I appreciate it.

[@bobowhite11]

Doug is going to get slammed with orders because of this vid.

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@bobowhite11 I hope so! That means people will be catching more fish!!!! Doug's a good dude, he deserves it! It's such a good spinner!!! Thanks for the comment 👍🏻 🎣

[@bobowhite11]

@@fishinwiththegriffins7304 For sure!

[@Alpha_Outdoors]

Where are you guys going 😅

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@Outdoor_Addictions to catch fish maybe. I don't know. I'm not sure what you're talking about?

[@outdoorwarvetitsavedmylife7094]

Do it on 12 main and 10lb leader even better 10lb main 8lb leader

[@glockoma1]

They still biting might bring the kids up 2 fish

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@@glockoma1 I'm actually getting ready to head there now. I'll be there through Monday, so I'll let you know.👍🏻

[@landrywilkinson1869]

He don’t got anymore spiners

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@landrywilkinson1869 He sells a lot this time of year. So if he's out it's probably just temporary.

[@c.w.6125]

drop your rod down to the water level.

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@c.w.6125 sorry but that puts my arms in the water. I won't be doing that!!!

[@Cartersfishinghighlights]

way keep such dark fish they don't even taste good smoked by that point

[@fishinwiththegriffins7304]

@Cartersfishinghighlights Thanks for letting me know. I've never eaten King Salmon. I don't like fish but I do appreciate your comment 👌🏻 thanks for watching.

[@davidlimas5236]

Looks like you’re snagging 🤔

[@shawndougherty4992]

Not 1 fish reeled in was foul hooked man, but there may be people that try that with other lures or tactics. This however is not the case. This video shows how to get strikes.

[@retardedsandwich101]

Even if he is who the hell cares bud. They're all dead within a month anyway