Bobbers + Jigs = Steelhead

Cold weather steelhead fishing in west Michigan. We ran jigs under floats through deep pools where wintering fish can usually be found. This was filmed on the same river where the former IGFA world record brown trout was caught in 2009 that weighed 41 lbs!
The equipment we used on this trip was centerpin reels on 13' float rods, coupled with jigs. For bait we ran jigs & wax worms, or spawn.

[@Graysoffagain]

Hope you guys can re unite and keep the friendship going . Your vids were awesome

[@Trotsky40]

Looks like an awesome day...heavily slanted in one persons favour.lol...funny how that goes some days. Couple of Norland moments thrown in there to test your courage but you guys took it well. Morin and i are headed over this weekend. I expect the river to be unfishable starting late Friday lasting through Tuesday.Great video. Ella loved the dog cameo.

[@SalmaxKayak]

Sweet vid yet again, never a let down.

[@montbroussous]

good set, nice pictures, nice fish

[@838beb]

I love that river so much.

[@surethingsfly]

Another day at the office. Cracking fish, great day shared!

[@GarnettM]

I love the competitive enthusiasm it`s like us here rubbing the win fall in the other guys face you must be brothers or long time Buds always grinding each others Ego I was chuckling like I was there --But SOME S M OK I N FISH Love it going to share this .

[@Fishinginmichigan1]

Thanks

[@SwampDonkey530]

That's got to be an absolute blast with those long poles, what are they,about 9 footers? i love that straight on pose that you always do, like your old avatar..i've started doing it too.!!! Have you ever tried those circle hooks? seems like they'd be good in that flowing water...awesome vid JB..!!!

[@MerrymanOutdoors]

Hauling em in again! Some beautiful fish for sure. You guys got a good thing going on there!

[@ef1112a]

nice to see some centerpin action.. tight lines, by the way is that raven

[@craigwhite2290]

Nice fish!

[@naturephotography100]

very cool guys well done

[@StephM1982]

nice work!

[@ultamatezombiekiller]

also theres a reason its a somewhat new discovery because steelhead dont die after spawning even though they dont eat. however, old fish, stressed

[@robertunversaw]

Makes me miss the Manistee

[@ConsummateSportsman]

The float rods we use are actually longer than they look- 13 footers! The longer rod helps to mend the line, and keep a clean drift. Glad you liked the vid. Feel free to use that fish pose. I didn't trademark it... yet. LOL!

[@AULTimateOUTDOORS]

Them are some beautiful fish man! Thats one thing I have never caught, a trout! Its on my bucket list now! Great video!

[@justinmason1022]

Im still a beginner compared to you two but i noticed that you set the rig in a drift a let it go. do you think this could work from shore. That is if you find the right place to waiter fish.

[@ultamatezombiekiller]

salmon can too i fish michigan and they are landlocked and stay in the river for months as well steelhead are an odd pacific salmon but they are salmon

[@Winkiedoodles]

Great fishing action. It almost looked like you needed surf rods rather than fly rods! Loved your Lab.

[@BorisWDell]

Nice steelies.

[@dawidmichakiewicz3209]

Nice video ! What camera did you use ? with and addictional microphone ? Because i like the sound. With my GoPro i got problems to get a good sound while fishing :)

[@gotchahookedfishtrip]

Nice love the video hay question what rod and reel are you using center pens wright ok thanks

[@xshredder6x]

YA RIGHT

[@AdventuresWithDad]

awesome!

[@OutdoorInsight]

Do you ever make it up into Ontario to fish the Saugeen?

[@ConsummateSportsman]

Depends on the river system, but it's a safe bet they'll be there between October and April.

[@ProFishermanJones]

You've done it again! awesome video!. I look forward to your spring/summer videos

[@ConsummateSportsman]

I wish there were more of them around! The last few years they've disappeared. We used to catch some real nice ones.

[@ConsummateSportsman]

Thanks! Islander centerpin.

[@Biglandtrapper]

Now that's a great day of fishing, thumbs up ..!!

[@rekoobify]

Great video. What Reel is that?

[@ultamatezombiekiller]

by the journey are likely to go at that time

[@ConsummateSportsman]

Hi from the USA Kopff. Thanks for watching our video!

[@xshredder6x]

Hey JB how come you didn't down set hut that brown?

[@dabbingolfa4743]

I agree Bobber down BOYS!!!!

[@StephM1982]

yesss.....

[@airecraft1]

Nice ,cant wait for our steelhead trip

[@freedom4kaz]

At 2:32 the dog said, I wanted to eat him!! . The dog asks, why you keep putin' them back in the water for?? . At 6:00, the dog says, I want to catch one!!

[@neversat]

Another great video. Awesome fish and you guys are entertaining. Please keep making these.

[@OutdoorInsight]

Do you get alot of browns? I got one the other night.

[@ultamatezombiekiller]

steelhead used to be thought as a sea run trout however they are actually a true salmon wereas atlantic salmon are sea run trout

[@BoRovan]

Beautiful color of Steelhead. Great as usual!

[@ConsummateSportsman]

It's a jetsled made by Riverman boats in Clare, MI.

[@MatteoOnlyFlyFishing]

good!

[@cstarsfly]

That dog is having a blast. I love fishing with my dog too. Great video!

[@Fishinginmichigan1]

Can you use centerpin in the summer in still water

[@hiltzy]

float zingin by the face...classic! awesome video once again!

[@ConsummateSportsman]

Summer? Yes. Still water? No need. The advantage of a CP rig is using current to pull your line off the reel, presenting a drag free drift. Without current, your centerpin is useless. Just use a spinning, or baitcasting reel.

[@chhunnaodong4948]

I wish i were there. It's awesome man! I love your vid. Nice fishing.

[@DankKrises]

man thats amazing u fish in michigan?

[@smoxization]

I love seeing steelhead caught and released.... Thanks

[@wasakonis]

GET SOME!

[@YURIISAAKOV1957]

GREAT JOB,FANTASTIC FISH!

[@BigWater59]

That's awesome. Thanks for the great video

[@jk22222sd]

Where you guys fishing?

[@brad8295]

Your dog is awsome!

[@John.redcorn420]

Where is this river located?

[@dingledee2704]

That's the biggest gold fish I have ever seen. Where is this and what type of gold fish is this. Cheers.

[@andrewgarza5638]

What size jigs do you run?

[@monirkuet]

What bait you are using guys ?

[@TiredAmerican247]

What type of boat is that, a Power Drifter?

[@TheAdamlans]

Agree with your last statement... it's seeing that bob or fly go down that makes it fun, the rest is fluff

[@xshredder6x]

AND PLUGS

[@Jssccramer52]

I'm so jealous, just started fly fishing this year!

[@codhackzWII]

That dog has to be freezing his ass off

[@Manster09]

how many fish did you catch?

[@whotendsthefire7234]

great stuff guys !

[@anglerinsight2571]

I'm in Michigan as well. I'd love to do some fishing whenever you guys are free

[@ultamatezombiekiller]

what rods are those

[@DankKrises]

nice!!! i live in the thumb!! :D hating this snow... i wanna get out and bass fish... lol

[@TiredAmerican247]

Ughhhh wrong. Steelhead can stay in the river system for several months where a salmon can not.

[@kopffyannick1769]

very nice fishing guys !!! hello from France ;)

[@davidpettit2397]

With as many fish as you guys release you should really consider investing in a knotless, rubberized net. Knotted nets can cause fish to go blind, reducing their likelihood of successfully spawning.

[@emkbacon]

ill see you boys out there

[@LunDriver90]

Please don't sell your equipment! I'm hoping for an on-river tutorial some day soon......

[@Bo_in_Seattle]

The dog is awesome.

[@justinmason1022]

*waider?

[@dwetick1]

Finally...I see how those center-pin reels are used...big water use...not small creeks.

[@ConsummateSportsman]

+D Wetick precisely

[@stylesmcjay]

Great video thanks for sharing! Makes me want to switch to a pin set up! =)

[@bplambeck13]

thanks

[@KassPaAttHava]

Beautiful fishes

[@supertryhardchallenger8780]

What species of fish was the second fish you caught the silver one? Please reply back anybody.

[@ConsummateSportsman]

At 3:28? Just a juvenile steelhead.

[@im_the_elon_musk_of_lurkin3719]

Lucky dog

[@tannerwilliams7713]

check out tanner Williams how to tie a wooly bigger on KZbin

[@ConsummateSportsman]

Hahaha. Exactly man!

[@BigWater59]

Get video JB. Maybe show your setup next time to teach novice.

[@TilremFishing]

Awesome video !:D

[@ryanmarshall2328]

What time of year do you think is best to chase these steelhead on the rivers?

[@loveshinebright1052]

You guys are hilarious! great video' :)

[@ConsummateSportsman]

Thanks!

[@Drew__4]

Come to the Milwaukee harbor for big Browns haha

[@whizla1]

poor dog is cold

[@AusJacko63]

Massive Trout, awesome!

[@PowPowBroBro]

Nice Vid!

[@daviddibble3815]

when you catch the jack(scipper) steelhead can you keep them and if you keep them will you get 2 small skeins out of them?

[@ConsummateSportsman]

+David Dibble's fishing Adventures Technically you can rope them, but they won't have any eggs typically.

[@daviddibble3815]

thanks man

[@piotrerasputin1387]

I love your videos and editing! Very REAL representation of real fishermen. Is everything shot on GoPro? Also, how deep is the average run on this river you're fishing?

[@ConsummateSportsman]

Thank you very much! On the river we're filming 100% with Gopros of various models. The river is on average 6' deep in most places we fish.

[@hammer289c]

GET THAT SKIPPY OUT OF THERE! great video love the camera angles

[@66bigbuds]

wasn't that first one a coho? didn't know they stayed in the river into the winter.

[@karmaruth7321]

green toes it’s a steelhead.

[@big-e3311]

i have that same hand towel, think its from hotel 8