INSANE Underwater Footage! Ice Fishing NORTHERN PIKE with 5 of DIAMONDS!

So many pike today! Even a sweet double. Enjoy!
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[@robertjanko6709]

Fishing for pike without steelleader: I am directly out! Thats like loosing a fish on purpose and may be even killing it.

[@ausblob263]

Yea its dumb you never fish for pike without a leader everyone knows that

[@CHUCKBALLER2024]

banned in most spots in canada plus not allowed barbed hooks

[@robertjanko6709]

@@CHUCKBALLER2024 forbidden in the most european countries so too!

[@coreygolphenee9633]

100 lb flouro works too

[@ausblob263]

@@CHUCKBALLER2024 ahh i didnt know they were banned havent been to ontario in 20 years

[@thefluffycow2261]

Just a tip: use leaders so the pike don’t snap off

[@Patrick_B687-3]

I never fished north of OK and even I knew that. 😂

[@tatemagnuson4573]

No matter how many fish you bring up the hole, it is so fun watching pike and bass come through so fast through the camera, it never gets old 😂 great video tons of action!

[@BryanProkuski]

Isn't it! Never gets old like you say, Thanks Tate!

[@sharonmccoy]

30 lb spider wire is thin as 5 lb plastic and you won’t lose fish: use a leader to, your killing fishbowl with lost hooks,,,,,,

[@mark11967AD]

There need to be more videos like this with both topside and a good underwater camera shot never seen anything like this before very entertaining. Nice job.

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks man! All my ice fishing videos are filmed like this. Check them out, enjoy!

[@ronman5528]

Steel leader is a must with Pike! They are like a cross of shark and barracuda!

[@JetzaRuler]

funny how a fishing yt channel guy doesn't know that...

[@stulynn2005]

I've ice fished 50 years and I gotta say this was fun to watch

[@BryanProkuski]

That is awesome Stu! You got some years in for sure! I'm working on mine. Take care and Glad you enjoyed it.

[@mixedupmenopausaladhd3999]

This is the funniest fishing video I’ve ever watched. Thank you.

[@BryanProkuski]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jefflance3648]

Some of the best under water footage I’ve seen this year Bryan!!! Keep em comin !! And please buy a hook sharper 🤣

[@BryanProkuski]

lol... Thanks Jeff! This one was a good one. I'll keep them coming for sure and Yes... hook sharpener for sure!

[@МухамедЧимиров]

Привет, что так часто и быстро дергаеш? Удочки надо более жесткие и подсекать сильно

[@adyk9323]

Really funny that pike smelling the lure :)))))

[@BryanProkuski]

He knew what was up!

[@colingoode3702]

Really good underwater video. It seems to me that you need to add a wire trace with a snap link to the end of your line to prevent being bitten off. Traces are a standard setup for most Pike anglers where I'm from (UK).

[@Thorntonfamilyhomestead]

Please explain and include links... i am.new to this

[@G53X0Y0Z0]

@@Thorntonfamilyhomestead - look up steel leaders. I always use steel leaders and heavy line for pike, otherwise you will lose most of them.

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks Colin! Awesome you are from the UK! Welcome from Minnesota. Summer time I use them but ice fishing don't have to many issues but I will get a leader next season.

[@TheTwitchybird]

@@Thorntonfamilyhomestead Any store that sells fishing gear will sell steel leaders, some even come pre set up

[@kevinfarrell2897]

great vid. not easy to keep a dialogue going that long but this cat manages to keep it light and entertaining with the action and the commentary. Fun!

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks Kevin! Glad you enjoyed this one.

[@chris_2714]

I hate losing lures to pike slicing through your line. I usually switch to using a steel leader once I see that the pike are really active but it still sucks to lose a brand new or favourite lure at first!

[@TheDonnyOne]

always use 60lb braid and a pike trace leader

[@MC-ml3cn]

@@TheDonnyOne 60lb main line? Def not necessary. Way overkill. 20lb is good enough for large pike. I use 12 lb main.

[@TheDonnyOne]

@@MC-ml3cn na its to straight out the trebbles mate when you get a snag. 100% 60lb is needed. its better for the fish so you dont leave trebbles around for other fish and birds

[@TheDonnyOne]

@@MC-ml3cn you dont know what your talking about go away

[@sphinxore4499]

@@TheDonnyOne lmfao, sounds like you don't have a clue if you fish with 60lb

[@ryanreedgibson]

I always get anxious when the fish play with the bait. Maybe that is why I need beer when I fish.

[@mullerdewet8931]

I have seen soooo many fishing videos but this one I enjoyed so much. Thank you and well done

[@BryanProkuski]

Well thank you. Glad you enjoyed!

[@michaelbradley2695]

Yes! I feel like im right there with ya. !

[@BryanProkuski]

Awesome! Have others say that too. Glad I can bring that experience.

[@ralphtravis1960]

I used to ice fish and was always taught to jig very slowly in cold water as fish are lethargic during these times. But really enjoyed the underwater video. May have to start fishing again.

[@RogueStatusX]

99% of the time pike don't want anything moving slowly in cold water - i will catch pike on a deadstick or when jigging for perch but when i bought an underwater cam i noticed that the amount of times i actually caught a pike on deadstick/slow jigging was 1 to 10 compared to when i was making noise or jigging with a big spoon/rapala looking for walleye. in the summer i catch untold amounts of "hammer handles" just fishing a worm or minnow off a bobber trying for gills and crappies

[@mikewilson631]

Agreed. You can see that the perch and pike are intrigued but not interested in attacking until the lure slows down. Too vigorous and too fast.

[@user-kp2ks4ce5y]

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Makes us always wanting more...

[@BryanProkuski]

Right! Always brings us back. Just never know!

[@SR-lr7he]

Great video! I just started fishing last year and I find the underwater videos really help me to learn fish behaviour.

[@BryanProkuski]

Thank you! Awesome you just got into fishing. The underwater video give you a nice look at the fish behavior. Good luck, Any questions let me know !

[@Shinesman21]

I'm still amazed that you're surprised when pike break you off when you're fishing with no leader.

[@ruidadgmailcanada8508]

Not a fisherman, but loved the underwater footage as inspiration for some of my aquariums. Interesting to see the 2nd pike being cautious and take a taste. Nice video.

[@BryanProkuski]

Awesome! I love aquariums. Ya that pike was very cautious, seen that trick before. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@monkusbee]

Why use the children pole when ice fishing?

[@familyandfishing]

@@monkusbee when your ice fishing your sitting right beside your hole so it's not really feasible to use a full sized pole ,it actually works against you in that situation because youd have to be the distance of your pole away from your hole to effectively jig and what not. And don't worry those short poles are plenty strong.

[@alf3071]

you need a wire leader

[@BryanProkuski]

Ya probably could of had a leader on.

[@user-by6yc8yl7v]

The night before you hit the ice take a few ice cube trays and a dozen or so mackerel. Cut the mackerel up and put some meat in your ice cube trays and pour fish oil, garlic oil in the trays. Let it freeze overnight, take the trays with you and drop a few down your hole every hour.

[@caljerm]

"This guy doesn't even know what he's doing" No - he knows EXACTLY what he's doing

[@BryanProkuski]

lol.. Right! I think he does, He has seen this trick before.

[@rofishy2]

@@BryanProkuski that’s why I don’t really like people who catch and release. If your not planning on eating it why fish I’m not hating just know that I have to constantly buy new baits and change up my game because yes fish learn what lures look like and learn how to avoid fishing tactics.

[@PkGregor]

@@rofishy2 Better to have fish that are difficult to catch than to have no fish.

[@ikesquirrel]

This is a perfect example of why I do not like catch and release fishing. Those pike have learned what is safe and what is not. They feel for hooks and can recognize an artificial lure.

[@PkGregor]

Better to have fish that are difficult to catch than to have no fish.

[@bengarvin]

I always look forward to your videos. Love your peaceful approach and your reverence for the fish. I learn so much from watching these. Thanks for sharing your passion with all of us.

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks Ben! Glad you enjoy the videos. I like to keep it real and it's all about keeping these fish healthy and back to be caught again. The camera is a great learning tool. You are welcome and take care man!

[@btoad303]

That pike is acting in a territorial manner. Bitting just enough to show his authority.

[@SteveC810]

Past experience, ive often went to a different bait when the pike start staring like that. Its worked more than it hasnt. Sweet video and footage. 👍👍

[@BryanProkuski]

For sure! Change it up. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jamesknight4633]

That pike is looking at the bait thinking, there’s something fishy here!

[@BryanProkuski]

lol Right! He has seen this trick before.

[@crazycooterMN]

That's what I thought was gonna happen, tying the line through the spoon would be good if you were using a short leader of 20 or 30lb braid tied to a barrel swivel to eliminate twisting, then whatever you have spooled. Tie in a barrel swivel about a foot above your jig/ hook to guarantee the elimination of twist. Also, let em peel and put your tip way down in the water in thick ice, the edge of the ice will cut mono as fast as a tooth.

[@Heartandthehead]

American fishing guide - 1. hook fish 2. reel it in as fast as you fuckin' can.

[@steviechampagne]

@@Heartandthehead works like a charm!

[@gregbeebe9927]

it looks like you have a slip bobber in the right hole. Can you explain why you would use a slip bobber while ice fishing vs. simply setting the hook to depth and just dead stick it or jig it? Thanks for the video.

[@justaniceguy8333]

Fascinating Video in many ways as someone who frequently fishes Pike, Bass and Perch. It does affirm some of my experience. When bass typically strike, they hit hard fast and generally will not get off the hook, Pike seem more almost casual in their approach. I use spinners a lot and rarely will a bass become unhooked because when they hit they bite hard. Pike are hit and miss and I lose a number just because they only passively strike and the one hook sometimes does not set well. Watching this video seems to confirm that experience. I was blown away by the size, on video some of those fish looked fairly big, but when you brought them up, they were much smaller then I expected. Still interesting though.

[@mikejunt]

This is because bass, perch, and panfish are all suction/inhalation feeders: they don't have teeth, and they usually swallow their prey whole, as they feed by taking a sudden gulp, creating a sharp inflow of water that pulls the prey into their mouth. Pike are toothed fish who rely on their bite to kill their prey and may bite it into pieces if it's too large, so they don't need to inhale the prey. Pike teeth are not patchy and are quite sharp; you can catch them ice fishing because you're a lot more likely to get the hook straight in their lip, but in other seasons you pretty much always need a wire leader as they can easily bite the line off as the first pike does in this video. I've had pike hit smaller fish that I was reeling in and ended up bringing them in with a mouth-shaped imprint of tooth marks on the body.

[@LostInTheWildCanada]

This is so fun to watch... Very addictive

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks! Very addictive like you say.

[@almcpike6512]

I always was curious if fish were checking out my lures or bait. Now I know. Of course they are!

[@BryanProkuski]

Right! Just cause you never got a bite doesn't mean fish didn't though all day checked it out.

[@UmlyUm]

its like an underwater forest. amazing view

[@BryanProkuski]

Right! Amazing for sure!

[@kevinjtoner]

Very cool video!!! I find myself yelling at the fish to take the bait 🤣. Awesome vids!!!…….Thank you 👍🎣

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks Kevin! Right! Gotta yell at them when you can see them just sitting there. Too much fun.

[@anthonylemke284]

This is awesome! We use a huge 5 diamond spoon with a golf ball for a spearing decoy

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks. 5 of Diamonds is where it's at for pike! Bet it works great for spearing.

[@colinschell8978]

Tighten your drag if you don’t wanna loose good fish like that

[@BryanProkuski]

Agreed! You could hear me clicking it tighter after every loss but guess I'll crank er down next time.

[@manukarda03]

simply amazing watching fishes underwater , looking at the lures! I love IT!!😍

[@Garland.Greene2296]

Have you ever tried using live nightcrawlers for bait? Bass will eat them like candy. I actually caught a Pike off of live Nightcrawler trying to catch Bass and Bluegill.

[@mrtubby1480]

2:56 the fish in the back🤣

[@BryanProkuski]

lol right! Man these pike come out of now where fast.

[@wyattpiehl6793]

Your drag is to lose and horse them a little much otherwise you would be catching those pike

[@BryanProkuski]

Ya it could of used a few notches tighter. Would of been a wild day if all those came topside. Still was a blast.

[@jeffkildow9917]

Excellent footage Bryan! You have a nice setup. Da Bears!

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks Jeff. Glad you enjoyed this one. GO BEARS!

[@bray_gamer871]

i like how one of the purch were down there and he's like did you just fall out of the sky

[@fishergriff4232]

The reason why he keeps losing all of those fish 🐠 is because his drag is so low and it’s annoying

[@johnliebelt8437]

Why do you care

[@thoang101]

So much fun watching these fishes get caught. Thanks for the video.

[@BryanProkuski]

You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed!

[@H24seven]

nice footage fish wow fresh fish enjoyed your fishings good ideas

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks! Glad you been enjoying the footage!

[@SisuBjörk]

That intro straight out of horror movie haha!

[@BryanProkuski]

lol... Right! Never know what will pop out underwater.

[@nigelmiller500]

“This guy doesn’t even know what he’s doing” Funniest comment yet on a fishing vid ! LOL!

[@BryanProkuski]

lol..He didn't. Love it!

[@clairehughesdavies]

You need to make sure you have thicker line and make sure the fish can take line and don’t real strate away as well

[@pensnut08]

That first lure had really great action!

[@BryanProkuski]

I agree!

[@thingsofinterest603]

Pike fishing without a steel leader, now I've seen everything 😂😂😂

[@Joecoleman84]

Braid will help hooksets in boney mouth poked, steel leaders are a must!

[@BryanProkuski]

I was using braid. First pike I had bit off in while. I'll do leader next time.

[@one567]

I use to LOVE ice fishing with the boys, we even made a make-shift camper we could pull off and try and load back on, we didn't have the money to buy a real ice tent so we used our dad's lumber hahaha. Great video. hope to see more.

[@advenatures]

Wonderful video thank you👏👏

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

[@jadenkrosis3087]

That Pike at 4:17 knew something wasnt right as soon as he took that bite lol!

[@SugarbabySunny]

Perch and bass are good eating! Pan fried is the best

[@BryanProkuski]

Perch yes! Favorite is crappie!

[@robertgembala8532]

Awesome thanks

[@mattmilauskas5727]

lol the Bass was like... 'sure, why not'

[@mattwilkie9713]

Fun video. Friendly suggestion.... Start carrying a good size magnet in your vehicle. Would have made for an easy recovery on the gold lure

[@23bushman23]

This was so humorous. Dang fish !!! Thanks cool camera setup

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

[@elvisjerrylee]

At 5:14....."This guy doesn't even know what he's doing"!!!.....I think he knows EXACTLY what he's doing, LOL.

[@BryanProkuski]

lol.. Right!

[@bottledoo3639]

“I’m good at fishing, I’m just not good at catching” lol that’s hilarious, same here same here😂😂

[@BryanProkuski]

lol...So true! Just how it goes somedays.

[@JoeLopez]

What a cool perspective!

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks! I love ice fishing with the underwater camera. A lot of fun to watch and learn a lot too.

[@davemaldo3078]

Great video I just learned pike eat hotdogs on a spoon caught like 10 pike in an hour or so 👌

[@BryanProkuski]

Heck yeah they do! Thanks Dave!

[@marcusdutra7091]

What an amazing aquascqpe in the bottom of this lake!

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks! Love filming underwater.

[@TheGreenRando]

that pike looked like it would make tasty pike nuggets.

[@BryanProkuski]

Pike Nuggets!

[@lentrepanier8810]

I think that guy knows exactly what he's doing. Smart like a fox

[@BryanProkuski]

lol.. Right!

[@dive2drive314]

5:08 that fish knows what you are up to. Lol

[@BryanProkuski]

yes he does!

[@DethPotatoSkinz]

This is some of the coolest footage I've ever seen

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks! I love ice fishing with the underwater camera. Won't be long and winter will be here and get back out there!

[@johndaleclarkjd3]

I don't meant to laugh but damn its funny to see someone else besides myself struggle with a hook set.

[@BryanProkuski]

All good. I leave all the struggles in for laughs. Fishing is not bread and butter like the TV shows show you ;) We are all human lol.. Glad you enjoyed.

[@TrazomGV]

If you want a big fish, you should open much bigger hole in the ice for sure.

[@BryanProkuski]

Most of our fish we can get through an 8" hole. But yes the bigger the easier.

[@z3roo0]

5:17 that pike processing this situation real hard

[@fredgould3825]

Always tie a leader on when fishing pike!

[@BryanProkuski]

I usually dont ever have a problem with the braid im using. But ya leader is better.

[@meerforelleninfo]

Well done, thanks!!

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks! Love fishing the the underwater camera!

[@justsaynrush9689]

Very good idea. Good entertainment.

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks! I film a lot of underwater videos. Really makes it fun to watch

[@denisosipov840]

Looks like your rod is very soft for pike. It's great for perch and maybe for bass, but for pike and zander harded rod is preffered. Great uw shots!

[@tycotoys]

I had more fun watching than me fishing, thank you

[@BryanProkuski]

lol Thanks William! Glad you enjoyed this one.

[@andresetc]

Hilarious ! ...was laughing for hours....

[@BryanProkuski]

Awesome! Glad I got you laughing. It was a good one.

[@erniemathews5085]

Growing up in the Southern California desert this is so exotic!

[@BryanProkuski]

Awesome! Yeah nothing like this in the desert.

[@dansklrvids7303]

Fun to watch

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks Dan

[@Raible.]

Ultimate Fisher. Nice underwater cam.

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks

[@richardhughes601]

I got skunked today at Georgetown Lake in CO, fish kept hitting my lure but I just could not set that darn hook! These fish are way smart! Fun!

[@BryanProkuski]

That will happen but what keeps us going back! Good luck next time out.

[@richardhughes601]

@@BryanProkuski Thanks Buddy! Went out yesterday and very first cast I caught a HEAVY female brown, she had eggs so I let her go, I technically caught about 500 fish that day. lol

[@randymack2222]

Northern, Muskie, and Sandies "Pike" are basically fresh water Barracuda.

[@BryanProkuski]

Yes they are!

[@williamj.stilianessis1851]

Mighty nice fish, both down below and through the hole.

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks William!

[@ethanswartz5161]

Used to fish a lot as a kid. See all the fish kind of nibble but not commit really makes me wonder how many times that happened to me

[@BryanProkuski]

So many times I bet! Alot of times you put a tip up out never goes up and say nothing was around. I have put underwater cams on them and had serveral fish cruise by with no interest. There moving, just if they are hungry.

[@kevins2386]

Nice filming good work and nice catchin

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@GabrielBesson-e9e]

Beautiful underwater video. It's cool to watch directly fishing behaviour. Amazing!

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks Gabriel! Very cool to see their behavior underwater.

[@ericfolk8466]

Looks like a good fish fry

[@BryanProkuski]

Love a good fish fry

[@marktaft6467]

a good idea that will maximize your fish catching posibilities would be to make sure your hooks are sharpened regularly ✌️

[@Marc_Yu]

From this video, I got the impression that pikes were more skeptical or cleverer than bass.

[@marcinwojtowicz2417]

It is so funny one manner how would be look like future catch a Fish.

[@L2FlyMN]

Fun & entertaining to have a camera in the water!!!

[@BryanProkuski]

Yes it is. Keeps it entertaining for sure!

[@awhitva]

I wish I could "like" your video more than once!

[@BryanProkuski]

This comment does the trick!

[@johnnybgood8779]

Maybe you should bring a magnet to recover your lures. Magnet fishing.Guaranteed catch of the day. That is really a cool shot of the pikes. Pikes are preying fish. They’ll pop out of nowhere. 10lbs test?

[@vafishingandoutdoors6432]

Great footage

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks!

[@loganricher5686]

I love ice fishing I can't wait to go this year

[@BryanProkuski]

Awesome! Me too. Won't be long and we'll be out.

[@user-kj7ky1it9f]

Love the heavy Canadian accent lol

[@MCLBC]

This video should be called, "how to NOT catch fish"!!!!

[@MM-vv8mt]

Steel leaders are absolutely necessary when fishing for sharp-toothed fish like pike.

[@BindeeVangFishing]

I love it when you post up Bryan. Thanks to you I bought myself a underwater camera and man, best thing I bought!

[@BryanProkuski]

Awesome Bindee! It's a game changer for sure. You will learn a lot too with it. Bet you are loving it. Thanks man!