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[@BumpNrun69]

I'm usually guilty of saying, .... "well there's xx:xx minutes of my life that I'll never get back" after watching some youtube videos. Not with this one, it's got to be the best 27-1/2 minutes I've ever spent. Been researching many videos on exactly how to drift/troll river currents. Back years ago I had a larger 10 ft. beam boat that I used to just troll with the current to keep vertical. Recently purchased a new (smaller) 19' boat with 3 types of motors. Even though it's still going to be a learning curve for me, at least now I can say I know the critique skills to drifting with the Minn Kota. Hopefully I can get it through my thick head and adapt quickly. 😄 Thanks,

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot for taking the time to watch it and leaving a comment. I appreciate the kind words. I hope you have a successful season!

[@user-ms9rp7vl4f]

This guy is a true sportman, not everyone will tell you there secret he deserves a thumbs up, ty and best of luck for you bud keep it up

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

🤘🏼

[@PandemicPete]

@@TheOutdoorConquest 💯 plenty of fish in the sea brother! It bothers me when people keep things such a secret! This guy is the truth! Preach 🙏

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

@@PandemicPete thank you

[@joe1071]

Yeah, I fish the Detroit river every spring, and there are more than enough fish for everyone…and there’s tons of people catching loads of fish. Anyone who is tight lipped about Detroit river walleye strategy is looney

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

@@joe1071 there’s a lot of looney out there

[@user-yb9cn7ec6v]

For a guy who has been more of a bass fisherman. It definitely is encouraging to get a complete no nonsence plan of actions. Thanks for the help, and I will be thankfully on the water soon! Blessing!

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

You’re absolutely welcome! Stay safe and tight lines out there!

[@kenseymour5152]

April is such a great month for fishing it’s like a guy wants to be at 5 places at once.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I know that feeling! Sometimes 15 places at once!🤣

[@TheMichiganFisherman]

Bro… …that was, without question, the shortest feeling 27 minute video I’ve EVER watched. Friggen masterpiece. Whether or not it blows up, just know you knocked it out of the park. Even after your last in-depth wallet video, I still learned even more. Awesome!👏

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks dude! It was definitely a refresher from last years video thanks to a lot of questions I got in the comments

[@leenewell2214]

Cadence is huge. I have had times where I was struggling and someone in another boat nearby was doing good. I watched them jig and mimicked their cadence and started catching myself.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I know it! I should’ve listed that one first or edited the video to bump it towards the front. Hopefully people get that far in the video because it definitely is really important

[@blackops44711]

Went out today on the D. 7 fish and caught really nice fish.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Nice work! I’d like to get out there soon! A lot of work and family things keeping me busy lately

[@scottmyers4802]

Im ready. So much fun.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Likewise!

[@richardschraw7907]

Informative video! Lot of good tips. Just a thought. I always start my jigging by pointing the nose of the boat into the wind. Also look at all the other boats and 99 percent will be pointing the same way. That’s the way to point your boat.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks Rich! I can agree with that if you have a still N or S wind outside of that the current usually has its way with me

[@JimBowSlice]

Man this was a good video, good job and thank you. Only thing I would add for those hog hunters is when it's dirty water don't get discouraged them big girls are in shallow. My biggest on the D was In11 fow and it was dirty. I see it on both rivers.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks for popping in and watching brother! I’m gonna do some some hog hunting here really soon too! Looking forward to this season!

[@geostrong3606]

Thk for information it was nice meeting you at blossom health ur friend geo

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks for watching buddy! Likewise! Hope to catch up with ya again soon!

[@tonyboone3799]

Only thing missing from this video was on the water demonstrations and waypoint coordinates. Lol Very in depth. Thanks for putting this out. My boat isn’t huge (Alumacraft V16) but I’m hoping to get out on the river on a day that’s not too windy and finally give this a try.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot for stopping and watching!🤘🏼be careful out there specially on straight North or South winds. It is like a wind tunnel and the chop mixed with the current doesn’t serve well. Good luck out there!

[@whylee1377]

Thanks man. This spring will be my second time on the river in Windsor. We had to figure all this out last year as we were there only for the day. That particular day was decent in the morning but really tailed off from then on. Watching the boats around us and very few were caught. Looking forward to this year hoping we slay em. I watch for updates from guys on youtube to see when the time seems right.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks for watching man I appreciate it! I’ve found the second week of April is usually no question fire drill catching fish. I hope you get on em and stay on em!

[@kingsalmon5905]

Great info! Thanks for the videos.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

You bet!

[@outdoorsforachange]

A treasure chest of teaching. Thank you!

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

No problem! Thanks for stopping and watching!

[@Paulybuck]

This was a great information filled video! Thank you for the tip!

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot for watching it! Good luck out there

[@OfftheHookOutdoors99]

I make a 2 penny grub that people like to use for walleye. Great video with great info👍

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks Ted!

[@krishanus7683]

Couldn't have said it any better. See you out there. Good luck

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks for watching! Tight lines!

[@samhiss6807]

Thanks for the tips and knowledge. Thanks also for hopefully doing like last year, your daily update where you went on the river, how you did & colors/ tips you used. Because of finding your video last year where you shared all the details that others won't, my brother and I were able to both limit out for the first time. You helped me more than all the other guys put together and I'm truly grateful. Hope to see you on the river this year. This will be my 4th year and last year I grew so much because of your help. Truly thank you and God bless you.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Not a problem at all! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment! Thanks a lot! Have a great weekend!

[@ajstevens1037]

Guys I know from down there pulled more 10#ers upper river last year.. Fish from Erie can make thier way into St.clair and Vs versa... I've not been down there since chances at 10#ers arent what they used to be. Do go down for a tournament once a year

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Nice!! I’ll keep that in mind

[@tigerkat271]

Hmm I might have to try catchin some Wall-E’s this year😂. Great vid bud 🤙. Im actually organizin my Wall-E rigs as I watch!!!

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Tiger! I gotta get your number buddy in case you want some company dude! Thanks for watching!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Absolutely killer video Lucas. You’ve put all the necessary info in one spot. This is truly the ultimate guide for walleye fishing on the Detroit river. Great job bro.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks for watching dude! I appreciate ya🤘🏼

[@DetroitFishigan]

Man i got the notepad out and I'm jotting it down 👨🏻‍🏫📝📓😂 cool video Lucas 🤝

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot for watching dude!

[@KenBeatty-mk2hj]

Thanks for the videos very educational

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks for watching!

[@Gettin_Outdoors]

Sometimes you have to nose into the wind if it’s stronger than the current…this is a great video nice job!

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Those are the days I stay off 🤣 thanks for watching dude

[@sending2ormore45]

This is best instructional video on jigging I have seen. I rarely like or subscribe, but did both. It is informational, straight to the point, no promoting product, and not about how great you are or pushing your brand. There is one thing I wish you included, and would love it being tagged to the end of the video. I wish you pointed out how you keep the line tight with consistent pressure, never varying the pressure or pumping the rod to reel in a fish. I try to tell people that the slightest release will result in a lost fish and they proceed to demonstrate exactly that.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I appreciate you watching and supporting my channel growth through the subscription! I try to entertain and provide as much informative content as I can. Thanks again for the awesome comment. It’s comments like these that keep me going!

[@FahimAhmed-pn3vs]

Huge respect. Simply because people do not share this stuff.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot for checking the video out. Hopefully it was worth your while!

[@chrisfox3449]

Thanks man, awesome video, very informative

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

No problem! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@dkinfishing]

Damn son!!! This editing was fire 🔥🔥🔥 and the info was on point we know you a walleye slayer 🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾 hopefully this helps some guys slay some eyes this year

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks for checking it out bro! Appreciate you man

[@markziegler5942]

Thank you for your video. I have wanted to go to the Detroit River for ever, but had no idea what to do, your video answered so many of my questions. I now feel like I have a better chance of doing well.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot for stopping and watching! I really appreciate it!

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

And good luck out there!!

[@devinsmith4684]

Thanks dude - if you can, link to the tackle you’re discussing… makes it simple for your viewers to obtain and you get a piece of the action! Appreciate your info.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I have some of the gear linked in the description but I will update it tomorrow and let you know in this thread. The jig heads for the most part are custom made by an old school dude.

[@kentemple6498]

I prefer to keep my bow into the wind, use troller to keep it that way. You’ll wear out your troller and batteries trying to fight the current. Great video man. New sub’r. Find what works for you and do that.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot for watching brother! Tight lines!🤘🏼

[@edheidema2004]

Thanks for the info/advice and much appreciated. Great that you took the time to explain this especially to those of us looking for the information. Thanks again buddy

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Not a problem at all! Thanks for taking the time to watch! Appreciate ya!

[@chengyang2696]

Thanks for the great info for Wally’s. I live 45mins from the D River and have never try for them. Thanks.!!

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot for watching! I hope you have great luck out there!

[@brianwojtas6396]

Thanks for the awesome very informative info Taking my two boys this year and want to do it on our own

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thank you for taking the time to check out the video! Good luck out there!

[@chuckschwanger1878]

Thanks for your video, I have never jigged I am going to try this. I also dont have a trolling motor. Its going to be tough.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I’ve done that before. It’s doable but a lot of shifting the big motor to stay vertical. Be careful and good luck out there!

[@garysmith9772]

The best advice I’ve ever seen

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thank you for watching and the kind words!

[@jeffreytosch2481]

Good video dude, I’d like to get out and jig with you Some time. Did well on st Clair river this morn!

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot for watching brother! I appreciate you! Did you stay in US or head over to Canada eh?

[@tankdog03ify]

I bend hooks on jigs with 15lb braid, come right out if u cruise up river past ur snag and pull up river, haven't lost a jig in a while

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I agree they will pop out going up past them for sure

[@mikej9619]

Great video...i am going to try it this year!

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot! Good luck out there!🤘🏻🤘🏼

[@markheidema3699]

Awesome video. Thanks from a detroit river newbie. Enjoy your deer hunting videos too!

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot for watching my videos and commenting! I appreciate it a ton!

[@jonstokes3122]

Great info! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Hey I appreciate you watching! Thanks a lot!

[@carlforget3023]

Thanks for the great video lots of great info. April can't come soon enough !

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot for stopping and watching! I truly appreciate it! Good luck out there!

[@AndreyMusvitskas]

Awesome, Thanks

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@AB-oh1eb]

Great tip with the long leader. I have always been tying mine about a foot and a half, but I like your approach better. I also use a leader trolling harnesses in the river. If I snag I break off quick. Learned this lesson after snagging with 20 pound mono

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot for stopping and watching! I appreciate it!

[@minomdeplume]

This was excellent!

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@pasarea999]

Very good information! I'm an avid angler he is speaking facts. Thank you

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks a lot for watching and the comment! I appreciate it!

[@SALMONSLAYER06]

intro had me laughing lol. fish onnnnnnnnnnnn

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I’m glad it did! Thanks a lot for watching!🤘🏼

[@ajstevens1037]

Lighter jig ya go the easier fish inhale it 😉

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

No doubt. I’d hate to be a rookie trying to jig on that river with anything less than 1oz though!

[@briankelley9798]

Love your videos Lucas. With the weather so mild, you think the SCR will be fired up by mid April?

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks buddy! I don’t see why not? It’s been good all winter around the Black.

[@AnyaDiary]

Awesome video😍👍🏻thanks for sharing my dear friend🤝💝Full Support💯✅🤝🤝🙏🏿💝

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@roynewman3430]

The Detroit River has fish in the system all year long. Been catching them all year since i was akid. Just gotta know the technique for each month of fishing.. there's a time to jig an handline then when thr water temps over 50 we pull crawler harnesses .. you can jig at night an long line at night to. Great ways to catch eyes

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I 100% agree with you. There is always fish there. But it’s the Mecca Of spawning grounds for walleye also. Thanks for watching!

[@joshhudson183]

Great video! I am not real familiar with walleye fishing. I have used swimbaits and grubs in the past. Do you use these same techniques on the Saginaw River or just Detroit/St.Clair?

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks Josh! Techniques are exactly the same for the St. Clair River and slightly different for Saginaw. Saginaw I go much lighter of a jig head and it’s no where near as deep or fast flowing.

[@ryanwilliams_1987]

I still think it's B.S that if u buy a Canadian deer license and Mich deer license and shoot both legally u can go home with 2 deer but yet if u buy a Mich and Canadian fishing license your only allowed to bring home either a Canadian limit or Michigan limit

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I didn’t know that was true about the Canadian deer licenses 🪪. That’s pretty wild

[@matthewhenkel6524]

Is a trolling motor strong enough in your kayak for the SCR? I normally fish between Marysville and St. Clair.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

It’s more than enough from my experience. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@brandenaspden9263]

where is a couple good spots to jig walleye in the summer on the st clair river?

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Marysville…….south of the black creek…..Sarina bay on the Canadian side…..the deep hole out at the mouth of Lake Huron. Once ya find em you can stay on em most of the summer

[@tankdog03ify]

No paddle tales, interesting choice

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Not often or really ever any more

[@shaneroberts9264]

Great video's and content. I'm headed to Port Clinton April 13 to April 20th. I'm looking for Plan B for blow days. Saturday morning isn't looking good. I assume the boat ramps are packed on the weekends. Does it get to the point you can't find a parking spot in Wyondotte and Belanger? Is it easier to find a parking spot around noon or 1pm. I assume a lot of people head home around noon. Is there an Bait shops open at 6am in the area for minnows? How many jigs will a guy loss in 6 hour trip?Sorry, for all the question but we are freaking out a little...thanks.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Wyandotte is a madhouse. I’ve had better luck finding parking at Ballenger. I’d wait until 1pm or so if you go later in the day because by then it starts to open back up some. Depending on where you fish you shouldn’t lose any but if your in the Trenton channel it is snaggy. Half dozen jigs would be more than enough. You’ll feel the concrete down there. Good luck and tight lines buddy!

[@zgiller3557]

Have you had the yak out there? If so is the boat control easier or harder in the yak?

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I have yes. It’s not bad. Going to try it Tuesday and Wednesday in the yak

[@tomvanthomme7179]

Are you able to jig for walleye from a pedal kayak? Any spots that are easy to get to from a launch? I don't have a boat but I'm dying to get some walleye.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Yes you can jig with the pedal kayak. I’ve done it on all the rivers but the Saginaw always was the best option since its current isn’t as strong. Also heard they’re getting great fish right now too

[@PandemicPete]

Can you make a video like this but for us shore fisherman please too poor to buy a boat lol 😅

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

If I get the opportunity to get out on the shore this season I definitely will. Maybe I will either way! Thanks! Tight lines!

[@jmg1910]

I am looking to try the detroit river for the first time this year in my new boat. Do people find any success with drop shot?

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I’ve never tried it but I’ve heard it definitely works! Thanks for watching!

[@user-rz4hq2vt2f]

no swivel between the main line and leader? Line twist isn't an issue with jigs?

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I’ve never used a swivel nor had an issue with line twist. Thanks for watching!

[@sha6mm]

Nice video but you said but when you are 40 yards off shore but what depth are you fishing ?

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

So start maybe 50 yards or so, but be advised of the bank and any hazards. Current can blast ya right into shore. Usually around the teens to 20s is that depth. Some areas are deeper some are more shallow

[@sha6mm]

@@TheOutdoorConquest Thanks and that is what I am fishing on the Mississippi River and about 3mph current

[@joe1071]

Can go down a deep worm hole with this stuff lol

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

No doubt! Thanks for watching!

[@moremut]

What would you say to someone who fishes from the bank where it is much tougher

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I’ve considered putting together a video on shore fishing for them. I get a lot of feedback from people that shore fish.

[@canadiangemstones7636]

@@TheOutdoorConquestWould be appreciated!

[@roynewman3430]

You dont have to put a piece of plastic on your jig to hold the stinger or plastic. Put your plastic on your jig then put on your minnow then your stinger an your minnow will stay on go a few fish

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

It’s just something I like to do. The stinger will never slip off this way

[@haroldhyde126]

What’s the lure weight for the rod you use?

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I’d have to go look I don’t know off the top of my head. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@TokyoNightGirl-fk4cn]

💞Wow💛💛💛💗💗💗💗

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Thanks

[@timkelly3515]

Use 8 to 10 pound line as main line 15 is too heavy

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I have zero problem with people choosing their own preference. 15 works fantastic for me. Thanks for watching!

[@tankdog03ify]

U fishing a boat or kayak?

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Pretty much 100%from the auto pilot kayak now

[@tankdog03ify]

Not only enough to be a pistons fan lmfao

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

April in Detroit is Tigers baseball. Do wish the pistons were better though

[@opinionatedviewer7730]

I went tonight to the bridge and got zero bites.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

After sunset? It was a pretty bright day today. Keep after them buddy. April is gonna be great!

[@opinionatedviewer7730]

@@TheOutdoorConquest Yeah a cpl hours into the night from shore. I'm gonna blame it on muddy water. 🤣 I live really close so I'm there quite often.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

@@opinionatedviewer7730 well you’ll definitely be the first to know when the bite is on there then! Keep me posted I’ll come join ya I got a long net too!

[@opinionatedviewer7730]

@@TheOutdoorConquest nice I will definitely let you know as soon as I catch a few. For my net I just use my normal rubber net stuck into a drapery rod with a hole and a cotter pin holding it in place.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

@@opinionatedviewer7730 nice! 🤘🏼

[@tward7397]

5'8 to 6'3" rods MH extra fast rods are perfect. 6'6" M & 6'8" M are too long and too light of an action in my opinion.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

I would agree the shorter ones can be better but for a beginner they can walk into any bass pro or store and find a 6’6”-6’8” MHF pretty easily and affordable. The more jigging specific rods can be tougher to find sometimes and more expensive it seems. Thanks for watching!

[@user-ms9rp7vl4f]

This guy is a true sportman, not everyone will tell you there secret he deserves a thumbs up, ty and best of luck for you bud keep it up

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

🤘🏼

[@user-ms9rp7vl4f]

This guy is a true sportman, not everyone will tell you there secret he deserves a thumbs up, ty and best of luck for you bud keep it up

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Appreciate you! Thanks! 🤘🏼

[@user-ms9rp7vl4f]

This guy is a true sportman, not everyone will tell you there secret he deserves a thumbs up, ty and best of luck for you bud keep it up

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

🤘🏼