Best Harbor for GIANT Browns in Wisconsin-Racine Harbor

[@nickminneti825]

When I was a kid in the 80's a neighbor across the street from me was an avid fisherman. He owned a bar on Gould and Wisconsin Ave and he'd lock that door if there was a run on something on the lake. For browns he'd run to the pier just up the Root from the Main St bridge -- right where Eric is fishing. My neighbor let me tag along once and he pulled three browns out of there in 15 minutes. Just a red and white spoon and he was pulling them out one after another. One was ten, a six or so and a five pounder. Crazy. Good to see the fishery is still thriving.

[@abrahambowring8549]

Another great video. I can't wait for your brown trout icefishing vids. I live in Maine and hope to get out there some day to hook into one of those world class browns

[@jamescurry7181]

such a cool episode the livescope clips make it 5 times cooler also

[@wibigfishcom]

Thanks so much

[@otis4928]

Even though I'm here for the fishing I really enjoyed your Deer Hunting Video. Entertaining.

[@wibigfishcom]

Thanks so much for the comment

[@mikehurtle]

Crappie tubs work great under the bobber also. A pink 1/16 and 1/8 head with a white tube is a great combo.

[@charlieduvall6463]

Thanks for posting and sharing mother nature's blessings.

[@teamlosi11]

Thank you for more brown videos!! Ever fly fish?

[@ChrisbyChickenMan23]

That's nice they still have have their launch dock in. McKinley just took their's out (It's December so fair enough) and Port took theirs out in like September lol

[@nightknightlegion1273]

Wait ia that launch by the sailboat a public launch inside the root/marina? I hate launching from perch and going around, especially on very windy days.

[@stephenjessicatiefenthaler6537]

Burbot fishing with Tiefsa!

[@DaveMillerII]

Make a video on deep winter musky. Can you catch those in the harbors and how? Detroit river angler here and never explored deep ice musky. You seem to be the guy! Enjoy the vids

[@Sea-townRaisedOutdoors]

New sub! You're videos are freakin awesome! Always action packed. Would love to go fish out there lol! Keep up the good work man! 🎣💯

[@wibigfishcom]

Thanks dude 👊👊

[@jordanmaxwell9320]

Cisco, I use Haat spoons out here in Puget Sound shore casting for fall silvers and summer kings. They work very well.

[@Sea-townRaisedOutdoors]

@@jordanmaxwell9320 I've always trolled the sound. But I will definitely try some shore fishing! Thanks man 🎣💯

[@jordanmaxwell9320]

@@Sea-townRaisedOutdoors Try area 13 gravel beaches in late Sep- early Oct with a 1oz jigging spoon in any color with white in it.

[@sniperNOsniping26]

Shore for shore!

[@bevaungraves2797]

Love these videos. Love the shore vids too. Ever do any harbor shore videos?

[@wibigfishcom]

Yes I have done many shore videos but I will definitely do more. I love to shore fish something special about it, and that’s where it all started for me…

[@bevaungraves2797]

@@wibigfishcom look forward to seeing them. I think Ive watched all of your videos. Keep em comin!!!

[@faisalakhlaq7639]

Can you show us how to cure and scrape the brown trout eggs how do you cure it from the start to end

[@Meditation409]

Wow!!! Now that's adrenaline 😍😍😍

[@treedocmi2389]

Another great video. How bad does heavy wind jack up the harbors?

[@wibigfishcom]

The wind definitely has a major affect on some harbors changing the water clarity but usually you can always find a harbor or marina here in the fall with clean or decent water. The tribs should also heat up again with the rain and warm forecasted. I will be open water fishing for a while.

[@SmallmouthDz]

The Kvd1.5 crankbait how deep does it go?, I looked it up and it says only 3 feet how deep can it go reply Asap

[@jamesrussian255]

Do you think the Portage Indiana lake front has the same winter action of Browns and steelhead ?

[@maxhumbaugh8403]

Browns in Marinette!

[@matthewd4859]

Hey Mr. Haataja! Hope you are doing well!! I really want to catch my first lake trout I have been trying but couldn’t catch one. When can I catch one next can I still catch one in spring? During spring on boat is it better lake side for them or better in the harbor? Also can you do a video on catching one during this winter or in spring? Thank you!!

[@wibigfishcom]

Go now if you can pretty good off of Indiana and Chicago or our gaps but if you fish in 80-120 they are stacked out there now

[@matthewd4859]

@@wibigfishcom oh really wow thanks!! Would taking a 16 foot boat out that far be dangerous? Me and my dad are very new to boating especially when it comes to Lake Michigan. Also what is our gaps mean?

[@tedhowell1995]

I still want to see you catch Perch in lake Superior

[@rdmendoza11622]

Where do you launch in racine?

[@rippinlips414]

I’m thinking of night fishing for big browns in the Milwaukee marina what baits can you suggest I can use? I’ve been going out there almost every weekend for like 3-4 weeks and can’t get one too bite with whatever I throw at them.

[@wibigfishcom]

There’s a reason I’m fishing Racine and Kenosha now because there’s ALOT more fish and better fishing south of Milwaukee

[@artuss1977]

Pikes and walleyes

[@Pokematt557]

I know it’s probably starting to get cold where your fishing any tips for braid? I had some issues with it freezing in my reel.

[@wibigfishcom]

Anytime it’s below 20 degrees I’ll use mono either 8 or 10 lb Trilebe XL

[@Pokematt557]

@@wibigfishcom hey thanks man I’ll definitely give that a try

[@bradclarke9996]

Would rainbows be staging and spawning on the north shore of huron like this? What a beatdown!

[@wibigfishcom]

Staging yes but most don’t spawn until March or April

[@jamielucchesi6057]

dude, how are you not breaking rods with them laying everywhere in that boat...Beatdown brother...I guess you got plenty of rods to break....haha that boat is perfect. I been watchin...you putting the effort in on the Videos now, huh...Them dam kids like Murda...

[@wibigfishcom]

Lol I break my share …😂🤷

[@ancientfishing]

About when does the Harbor freeze?

[@steveoganovich9595]

Great video Eric. If I wanted to come down to the harbor, can I fish from shore? You said in the video you can walk the docks as well. What type of tackle will i need? I saw you were using crank baits and skeen (eggs). I know I can buy the crank baits but what about the eggs? Thanks Eric. Really enjoy your videos.

[@wibigfishcom]

Best place in town that sells eggs is Joe 414-807-3516

[@sunnyyang7880]

How do you fish the spawn? Just a few feet of the bottom or suspended at any depth?

[@wibigfishcom]

Normally fishing it about 6 feet down under a float with 6-8 fluro carbon leader

[@e_a_wisconsin]

Shore fishing on tubes, spinners, beads.

[@yajtramer6913]

Wow Nice

[@chadbloss5479]

Jigging whitefish

[@kevincollins5807]

Racine was not the right place on Monday afternoon. Didn’t even see anyone hookup. 😞

[@stumpstump4235]

Still think a challenge between west coast and midwest is in order. Addicted vs you and your son winner take all lol

[@wibigfishcom]

Sounds good to me

[@e_a_wisconsin]

That would be awesome! Truly a battle.

[@jacobsheldon2865]

What part of the west coast?

[@stumpstump4235]

@@jacobsheldon2865 addicted is from Washington but anything from Pacific northwest to southern California.

[@howieboggs3158]

Been watching your videos for years, always entertaining and educational. Is there a public launch in the harbor?

[@wibigfishcom]

Private launch in the harbor the public launch is outside and it’s 1/4 mile just south of the Marina

[@fishingtherapy4565]

Were these caught in December? Wondering if I can get one this year yet?

[@wibigfishcom]

Yes still solid fishing in December

[@fishingtherapy4565]

@@wibigfishcom excellence

[@bretsheffer8263]

Isn't that a Rainbow?

[@wooooofishing]

96th Like 👍 LOL WOOOOO WHAT A FISH!!! 🎣

[@alexanderc6185]

More river fishing videos! Browns and steels!