BIG TROUT EAT RUBBERS!! (Returned To Cayuga Lake NY)

[@robertgerber2533]

You make it look easy all the time. You are doing exactly what you were meant to do.

[@RustyShakleford1]

Robert Gerber that's a good point! Eli's is knowledgeable and competent. Always catchin

[@mortatoneamplification3565]

Who's throwing the thumbs down? This is a great channel and Elias just speaks what he's doing and thinking. What's to not like?

[@christopherpindar7371]

Robert G. said it best , you make it look easy. I live in N.J. and got my kayak for Round valley. Out 5 times and stillno trout. No fish finder either, hopefully soon but with or without I'll keep trying. Love your trout videos best.

[@sprmario123]

Love seeing these videos. Thanks for sharing the waters.

[@everythingoutdoors-vl9bl]

Glad to see u bck in NY for a lil bit ..keep up the good work

[@rmbooker1]

Great video, man you make it look easy and you’re so relaxed. Very informative and I appreciate the presentation. Tight lines!

[@rwglavin3794]

Boy I should be paying you for these freshwater lessons. I'm a saltwater New England guy who spent the last 12 years west of the Blue Ridge in Va. Just never caught the hang of it. Great vid. Thanx for the post.

[@Trojwaterman]

some lovely big fish in those waters

[@d2excess]

Good to see you back at my fav lake to fish. I will try jigging next time i go seems to work well.

[@EliasVFishing]

Beautiful place when it wants to be beautiful. Def a good place to catch lots of fish and never see a fleet.

[@TsunamiSam]

Welcome back to the north east man

[@fishnmusicn]

It looks like you let the jig hit bottom, give it a couple jerks and then reel straight up? I can't wait to hook one of these fish, hopefully this year.

[@brettstone5287]

Those are some big waves for a Lake.

[@EliasVFishing]

Yeah big waves big lake though

[@jamesloerzel4377]

I had the same thing happen to me, I went and had to learn to fish in another place. The new place the bite was much harder to get. Them came back to go fishing the old grounds it amazed me how much of a better fisherman I had became.

[@EliasVFishing]

Def learned a few new tricks in the last year and change.

[@meterice5777]

You think they’ll be up shallow this time of year?

[@EthanPriceOutdoors]

Nice Trout. Great Video. Love the title!

[@mattginther859]

Enjoyed watching your video once again. You definitly make it look easy, but how do u get your depth for lakers, u let it hit bottom then reel it up a little?

[@Nightrangersb]

Hey man. Fantastic video. Is there a particular depth you’re catching them at. I may rent a kayak this summer and I’m assuming it won’t have a fish finder but maybe I can use a contour map and shore points. Maybe it’s a pipe dream.

[@gwddmt1]

The bent hooks jig problem ... in the good old days, that is... when is was young dumb and full rum... on all new jigs we used a pair of pliers with a small piece of really wet sponge to hold the lead head and keep it cool as we heated up the bend and shaft just short of the sponge on the lead of the hook (but just short the barb tip) with a propane torch until just shy of cherry red and immediately plunge it into short jelly jar full of WD40. Never get it white hot or it will snap but just to cherry red... they'd never straighten out after that and seldom, if ever, broke or snapped. Better to temper your hook a bit than loose your temper on a lost big fish.

[@dontarguewithfools]

Do you ever do recommended or beginner buying videos?

[@dustin_diamond]

Another awsome video as always.

[@michaelnicolaysen7391]

Pretty good action there. Do you find dropping to the bottom and retrieving the jig up the water column has better results? I just stayed on the bottom my last trip out.

[@EliasVFishing]

Some days yes. Let the lakers tell you what they want to do. I find bottom Bouncing works better in the winter.

[@fishgrubblades9835]

Great video 👍

[@tolpacourt]

Those fish are so damn energetic. Great job!

[@mrb401]

Southern content has been pretty cool but we miss your NE vids, both fw & sw. What brand & sz landing net btw?

[@EliasVFishing]

Promar collapsing net. Not sure the size fits 12lb Fluke with a little room.

[@JerzyAnt609]

Agree! Some one needs to kidnap this guy and keep him here

[@gk621]

Did you ever fish the St Lawrence up by Watertown?

[@EliasVFishing]

Nope

[@duff2267]

I just got home from Ontario. I saw this Vid while up there. Up there they are old school lead core that I don't like. I put on a white zoom on a 1oz jig and picked a 7lb Laker at 45ft. THANKS FOR THE TIP ELI !

[@randyalbright2011]

Why the short shank jig? Sometimes trout bite short like you're saying. Go longer shank jigs made for plastics. I use VMC mooneye jigs and northland slurpee jigs. Longer shanks and good quality components and tough. I usually hook most fish but occasionally one will pop off

[@AAAF556]

Lakers are definitely one of my favorite fish to hot smoke. A staple food fish up in Northern Michigan.

[@EliasVFishing]

Delicious hot or cold smoked - agreed

[@flycast4224]

Was this trip in June? Or in the spring?

[@TridentDriver]

Looks like your bail spring is screwed up?

[@ctcraftii]

How long is the leader you are using

[@EliasVFishing]

4 foot

[@dzengisiljazi2816]

Hey Elias you should try hitting lake ontario out of oswego while your up that way. The king salmon bite is on fire right now. You only have to go about a mile out right now. Hooking a big king on a kayak would be an experience and a half they are one strong fish. There is videos of people catching them on kayaks on youtube to get an idea. Just watch the weather and hit it on a nice calm day I mean your only about an hour and 20 minutes away from there.

[@EliasVFishing]

Perfect tip I’ll check it out thanks man

[@smoothddd]

Hi elias what do you think about the tsunami shield? do you like it better then the stradic? im thinking about buying one of these... any recommendations for a reel in the 100-150 dollar range to fit my majorcraft crostage 7-28g rod?

[@EliasVFishing]

I like the Daiwa Fuego LT more for finesse purposes. Shield seems to hold up better. BG a little more clumsy but better for trolling bluefish/stripers

[@EliasVFishing]

Stradic outperformed all of them though.

[@smoothddd]

thanks man! enjoying watching your vids for months now...

[@riverfishing2051]

Great episode... only thing missing was your lucky faded red baseball cap. You never found it bubba 🤕

[@EliasVFishing]

Some days wish I had it!

[@getitgotitgood6459]

Love your videos GetItGotItGood

[@a10loadtoad]

Another great video!!! After using the Tsunami Shields for a while now, how are you liking them?

[@EliasVFishing]

For $100 incredible value

[@mcmccrane]

Now that you have spent time in NC, what is the hardest fighting fish in fresh or salt water in your experience? Tuna is one I have great respect for....

[@EliasVFishing]

Bull reds, jacks, big blues, and tunas on top of my list.

[@laundry08]

The wink is back

[@stevesleshfishingliving3082]

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME

[@Gypsyboy932]

Thanks!

[@paulwyak616]

just a fyi i use a 1oz 4.0 mustad forged hook. the wire hooks will most certainly bend.

[@rogueandreel1357]

Serious question but why the nickname mud chickens?

[@marloschmidtswitch]

Rogue And Reel, he mentioned it was a term that the old timers used for them. They are also known to feed at the absolute bottom of the lake where it’s muddy. 👍. Tight lines.

[@marloschmidtswitch]

Great video,..I grew up fishing Keuka and Senaca , i was always fascinated with the idea of jigging these fish up.i see this was published in June. What was the exact date of your trip. Thanks. Tight lines.

[@lesabre1972]

I have never heard of (mud chicken) before what is the significance ?

[@EliasVFishing]

Nick name lake trout have. Not sure if it’s exact origin but I find it to be a pretty funny nick name.

[@chriswardenoftheforest1458]

Elias, try smoking a laker over a heavier smoke of alder. Split the whole fish from the tail up leaving the flesh connected. This will give the fish an extremely mild flavor as well and if timed right, preserve the fish so you can enjoy good freshwater fish when you get back home to Carolina.

[@EliasVFishing]

Good tip, grilled one today and it was great

[@chriswardenoftheforest1458]

EliasVFishing thanks brother!

[@jaratt85]

they eat rubbers eh? you're gonna get people fishing using condoms saying that!

[@jeffdillon870]

I bet it would work on the right day!

[@ojcdecato3163]

Are you going to go striper fishing, Elias?

[@EliasVFishing]

Probably fluke

[@S_Yayyts]

Come to the lower Niagara mid-nov to mid-dec and fish the peak laker and steelhead season. Catching 25 pound Lakers and 10 pound steelies in that current will give you a better idea of why we say Lakers don’t fight as good as steelhead

[@gk621]

They look like good smokers? Save and bring to Mario

[@acecard98]

Are you kidding me! I was just fishing there last weekend for lake trout caught 3

[@dpsper]

Blowing 10-15 knots in a kayak and not a white cap in sight, that's odd.

[@gerardhaubert8210]

Why do you call them “mud chickens”?

[@EliasVFishing]

Old timer term. Guess they roll around bottom of the lake sometimes.

[@josephcain8643]

who says you cant go back home?

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

I love lakers but finding them is half the battle

[@EliasVFishing]

Yes indeed!

[@EliasVFishing]

And then they move too, challenge

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

EliasVFishing spent last trip chasing but didn’t hook up. Next trip I’m going with your jig set with a 1oz football jig head to get down fast

[@chriswardenoftheforest1458]

Lake trout are not fighters if your one of those fishermen trolling with 30lb test with downriggers and a cannonball. That is some boring fishing unless your really catching fish. Standing there Drinking, talking, and such is only really fun when your catching.

[@HayDog322]

Go bass fishing

[@mattbobsong680]

Laker? I hardly know her.

[@seanandrews4781]

187th like

[@gotdamnit8147]

stop shaving

[@EliasVFishing]

Thank you for the lifestyle advice