Find the RIGHT Weeds for Walleyes - How to Catch Walleyes in the Weeds

[@craigwavra3495]

Finally someone used the camera to show what you see!! That really helped to visualize what’s down there!! Good bit of tips here.

[@tjsguideservice]

You bet! Glad it was helpful! Honestly I do that often with structure or fish to make sure I’m seeing what I think I’m seeing!

[@erics667]

TJ easily has the best on-screen overlays, always super informative.

[@tjsguideservice]

@@erics667appreciate that! 👊

[@kouvang5440]

How do you not have a tv show? I don't even fish walleye and I'm watching and learning anyways. Great video!

[@tjsguideservice]

Man, you are too kind! Really appreciate that comment! All my friends say I have a face for radio, so maybe that’s part of why I don’t have a TV show! 😂 that’s what I love about KZbin! Even a guy like me can share his passion for fishing without needing a show!

[@TargetWalleye]

Awesome video. Love that it was jam packed with so many screenshots and examples of what you're looking for and seeing.

[@tjsguideservice]

I agree! Those are my favorite parts of videos as well! I’m a screenshot junkie, my unit is full of em! 😂

[@ldonovan892]

Love seeing what type of structure and fish you're seeing camera. Great work. Always nice to see what's really down below.

[@tjsguideservice]

Agreed! Honestly, it was nice to do this for myself! I need to remind myself to use the camera more to see the structure I’m fishing better!

[@tchadoutdoors]

TJ you’re crushing it! Doesn’t matter the season or the style that you’re fishing but you always seem to teach me something new! Thank you!!

[@tjsguideservice]

You are too kind my man! Appreciate that a bunch and glad you find them valuable!

[@adhall777]

Top notch TJ. From the incredible side imaging screen shots to the under water footage, hands down the most informative videos out there. Appreciate you very much.

[@tjsguideservice]

Appreciate you as always! You are too kind!! Glad you found it informative!

[@colejfishingadventures]

Awesome video mate! Nice fish! I've been wanting to make a walleye fishing video for my channel!! I love watching your videos man, keep up the amazing job!! 💪🤝🎣🎣

[@tjsguideservice]

Appreciate the comment! You definitely should! People love walleye content! (Myself included)

[@pharmfisher5371]

I've really focused most of my fishing attention on walleyes and what has surprised me the most is how much walleyes love weeds. I prefer good weeds over rocks or wood any day.

[@tjsguideservice]

Absolutely! I grew up fishing lake of the woods and we rarely if ever fished weeds, so moving to north central MN I had A LOT to learn about weed walleyes!

[@pharmfisher5371]

@@tjsguideservice love your channel, tons of great advice!

[@pharmfisher5371]

​@@tjsguideservice Really love your channel, so much valuable info I've learned from you.!

[@tjsguideservice]

@@pharmfisher5371 thanks so much for sharing! Glad you’ve found it valuable!

[@aaronalto3034]

The stuff you're calling grass is called chara. I did an aquatic plant survey a while back with a local fisheries staffer and remembered that one since iit's so prevalent in central MN. I've seen plenty of weed walleyes snorkeling in MN. We go to Manitoba and snorkel spearfish for walleye, and I got some in the weeds last year for the first time. Keep up the fun and educational vids.

[@tjsguideservice]

Yes! This is what I was looking for! That’s what I always called it, but didn’t know if that was what it was actually called so I just stick with grass. 😂 Appreciate that insight! Also, snorkeling is big time on my to do list. Would love to see what’s really below these lakes!

[@aaronalto3034]

@@tjsguideservice Yes, get yourself a basic snorkel kit, some flippers, and mask and snorkel. Be sure to spit lots of spit foam into each dry mask lens and use fingers to spread it all around the lenses, then dip in briefly for a rinse, then shake water out and put your mask on and you'll be fog free. People struggle with fogging. Then jump in and swim lily pad weed lines, and deeper weed humps and drops, and you'll enjoy seeing the fish in their world. You can also take a crappy rod and put 3-4 ft of line on with a jig and plastic, and fish for bluegills and bass, watching them respond to your offering. Crappies are more finicky, but i have caught a couple if they are feisty on a weed line. Rivers and below dams are fun to swim too, but not right now with so much water flowing. Keep up the fun adventures.

[@tjsguideservice]

@@aaronalto3034 love the advice! Appreciate that!

[@shelbydocken9182]

Great info, first time watcher, but will definitely look at some of your other videos, GREAT content!!!

[@tjsguideservice]

Appreciate the kind words! Thanks for sticking around! 👊

[@real_sNOwPANTS]

Many days of the week fishing Lake Lida i would pull into the parking lot early and see your truck and trailer. Great to see you on KZbin!

[@tjsguideservice]

You bet! You’ll have to introduce your introduce yourself the next time you see me!

[@Justin_Mooney11]

Gave me the shout out you kiddin me !!!!!! No problem on the support my man we gotchu ! Absolutely can’t wait to try those weeds we jus found a weed bed on top a reef 2 nights ago stacked with everything , hopin for the win tonight TJ wish me luck an see you on the next 1 brother !

[@tjsguideservice]

Yessir! Appreciate you brother and best of luck!

[@jeffalden6769]

New to the channel this morning. Great content. Love the camera idea

[@tjsguideservice]

Welcome to the channel! Glad you like the content and thanks for commenting!

[@davidtisch5237]

First video I’m seen using an underwater camera open water nice. I bring mine with every trip but fail to use it so instructional loved it You went the extra mile on this one keep up the good work

[@tjsguideservice]

I use mine all the time to identify fish and structure! You can use livescope to tell you a lot, but the camera really helps fill out the complete picture!

[@fidiusjwhoopie]

You do such a good job describing what/how/why you do what your doing, you should be a teacher! Wait..... you ARE a teacher, lol, that's why you are surely loved by your students. keep it up brother, God Bless you big

[@tjsguideservice]

Haha! Thanks so much for the incredibly kind words! I am glad you have found the videos helpful! Thanks again for the comment! 👊

[@mikebraun6969]

Great video. I was unaware of how many good walleyes are hanging around thicker types of weeds and cabbage. Cheers TJ.

[@tjsguideservice]

Is that THE Mike Braun? You bet! It’s definitely lake dependent, but some lakes that’s what holds em!

[@o0l0s0o0n]

such a great video....your combination of technology to help illustrate your thought processes is so good!

[@tjsguideservice]

Really appreciate you taking the time to comment! 👊 glad you find that helpful!

[@billsutorius2753]

I really like the way you used the camera to show exactly what the bottom was, in conjunction with the livescope. Looks like you got to have both these days. Just need the $. (haha) I can see how it really makes a big difference. Thanks 👍🎣🇺🇸

[@tjsguideservice]

I agree! They both have their own unique application and you can learn so much from both of them! But yes, not cheap! 😂

[@billsutorius2753]

@@tjsguideservice your videos are really making a big difference in my walleye fishing, thanks a lot, I really appreciate it 👍🎣🇺🇸

[@tjsguideservice]

@@billsutorius2753 that’s so great to hear! That’s why I do it!

[@Natec_photo]

Another great video! Absolutely love the underwater footage! 👍🏼

[@tjsguideservice]

I love underwater footage as well!! Glad you enjoyed and appreciate the comment!

[@craigwavra3495]

And yes, you pronounced it correct!! Appreciate the shoutout!! Have enjoyed the videos!!

[@tjsguideservice]

You bet! Appreciate you, Craig! Wanted to give you some love for the support!

[@brianwilliams5026]

Another great video TJ!! Now you get to use that nice fish cleaning station you made!!!

[@tjsguideservice]

You bet!! I actually shot that video after this one 😂 it was a quicker edit so I did that one first

[@Tom-t2u]

Great video. Very informative especially with the use of the camera. Thanks

[@tjsguideservice]

Glad you enjoyed it, Tom. Thanks for the comment! 👊

[@jeffreyhalet9632]

Just found you, love seeing the side imagining as I just got a SI unit so I will be paying attention closely!!

[@tjsguideservice]

You bet!! Best of luck with the new unit. You’re doing to love it!

[@markszablewski6619]

Great explanation of of what you're seeing and what to look for with the electronics..😊

[@tjsguideservice]

Glad you found it helpful, Mark! Appreciate the comment!

[@michaelrothfusz7099]

Thank you for the great videos and tips. You are one of the best I watch on KZbin 😊

[@tjsguideservice]

Really appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@Icepiratefishing]

Great job! Keep the under water stuuff going. I use a rod with similar stiffness and action for slip bobber and lindy rig type stuff.

[@tjsguideservice]

I love underwater shots!! You learn so much! Love my 2B precision shooter rod for slip bobbers!!

[@nicholasmoen3244]

Crazy shots on the side imaging! Do you have a walkthough on how yours is setup, ducer position, settings etc?

[@tjsguideservice]

I do not, that is definitely a video I need to shoot because I’ve had a lot of requests!

[@evanmalison4489]

Thanks TJ! You’re always giving us great information!❤️🎣

[@tjsguideservice]

Thanks, Evan! Appreciate you being such a great supporter!

[@sampowell9061]

Always a great video. Great use of the technology, I don’t have one but hoping to get a Livescope soon.

[@tjsguideservice]

Appreciate the comment, Sam! They are not cheap, but so helpful for sure!

[@murraymcgrath3143]

Informative video, thank you. I noticed your net was sticky getting it out of your ski pole hole. I use a 28” long, 2” abs pipe. I drop that in the hole, then put net in it. It keeps it from tipping and getting hung up. Again, thanks for this informative video. Cheers

[@tjsguideservice]

Love this idea!!! Is it easy to take it out in the chance I want to use the ski pole?

[@jeffreyhalet9632]

Do you ever use the Mega Live system, reason being is I just got the helix unit gen4 . I don’t have the transducer yet but by the fall or winter. Would love to see this in action. Glad I found your channel!!

[@tjsguideservice]

Glad you found the channel as well! I have fished with mega live a couple times and it is not great, unfortunately! I was hopeful because I run Humminbird for everything else, but it is not close to the Garmin right now. Definitely better than no FFS though that’s for sure!

[@donaldamys6391]

Great video bud!!! Can't wait to get back out!

[@tjsguideservice]

You bet Donny!! Appreciate it!

[@marcuslynch3535]

Excellent content!

[@tjsguideservice]

Appreciate the comment, Marcus!

[@dionbrandt6176]

Always enjoy your content!

[@tjsguideservice]

Always appreciate the comment, Dion! 👊

[@johnwalker9388]

Awesome stuff

[@tjsguideservice]

Appreciate the comment, John

[@peimanmalekmarzban4633]

Always great content 👍👍

[@tjsguideservice]

Appreciate the comment! 👊

[@joewebber5593]

a great video, Thanks

[@tjsguideservice]

Appreciate the comment, Joe! 👊

[@DblCheese]

Geez we getting daily videos now!

[@tjsguideservice]

I’m going off the grid on a back country Canadian trip tomorrow so might be a few days now! 😂

[@Himes26]

2nd TJ 5:17-19, “And he shall set thine hook into thy bountiful walleye, and consume it with great joy and tartar sauce. Amen”

[@tjsguideservice]

😂😂 this is gold!!

[@dennyproulx1462]

New subscriber that's for the informative video

[@tjsguideservice]

Appreciate the sub! Glad you enjoyed the video! Lots more where that came from! 👊

[@jefferynelson7195]

TJ, What fishing net do you recommend? I see you have a Clam, but what size etc for typical walleye upper midwest fishing? Thanks.

[@tjsguideservice]

I can’t remember the exact size of this one, but the main things I look for are - rubber coated or rubber and a deep net so I can keep the fish in the water as I get the hook out etc…

[@kevinherndon2810]

Great video

[@tjsguideservice]

Appreciate the comment, Kevin!

[@terryerdmann7159]

Do you have any clips on how to actually SEE walleyes with side imaging? I have a hard time distinguishing fish from other things

[@tjsguideservice]

I don’t have a specific video, but try to include a lot of screen shots and circle the fish in a lot of my videos. One tip is - Hard bottom - look for the shadows of the fish. Soft bottom. Look for the bright return from the fish itself

[@terryerdmann7159]

Great tip!! Thanks!​@@tjsguideservice

[@terryerdmann7159]

Great Tip,!! Thanks

[@InformativeAngling]

Hey TJ, love the videos, I was wondering if you could give some input on the yolotek pole. Im looking to purchase one but am concerned about whether it can remain intact while running at 50km/hr in chop. The last thing anyone wants is a cam in the water! Thank you!

[@InformativeAngling]

Also thought id mention/recommend the hercules handcuff from arc labs for your livescope pole! My scanning/running and gunning style I would say is likely very similar to yours and having that hercules cuff is an absolute game changer for pole stability! The ability to idle at 5mph with your pole staying completely vertical is absolutely amazing and lets me cover water extremely fast, i know when I used to fish without it the bend in the pole while going at higher scanning speeds was extremely frustrating!

[@tjsguideservice]

Appreciate that! I have liked my yolotek pole! Seems to do well even at higher speeds for me. A little depends on your boat nav light plug in as well. Some even screw in with the attachment provided so they are more stable!

[@tjsguideservice]

That’s awesome and I’m glad it works well because I was definitely wanting to try that!

[@benboyum3669]

How many northers or bass do you have to fight off when doing this tactic of fishing weed for eyes?

[@tjsguideservice]

Definitely depends on the body of water, but bass and panfish are frequent with slip bobbers. Not as many pike with bobbers and leeches, but with minnows for sure!

[@EverydayNormalGuy07]

Would you use the same program on a river system?

[@tjsguideservice]

I fish very few rivers, so I am not the best person to ask, but I imagine they relate to weeds in similar ways in low current areas!

[@Conana1]

Just had a quick question regarding your arc lab pole. I recently purchased one but mainly fish from the bow of the boat. With the way the pole came the handle sits too low for my liking. How did you extend yours higher seeing as the turning point is set at a certain spot on the pole?

[@tjsguideservice]

I actually got an extension piece and took of the handle and put the extension on and then re attached the handle on the extension

[@Conana1]

@@tjsguideservice thanks! I took a quick look at it the other day and wasn't sure if it was possible. I'll take a look again. Thanks for the reply

[@dennyproulx1462]

Thanks for..hate auto correct

[@tjsguideservice]

Appreciate the comment! 👊

[@scottrouwhorst881]

Nice

[@tjsguideservice]

Appreciate the comment, Scott!

[@briannovak7109]

What model of Aqua Vu do you have? TY

[@tjsguideservice]

I have the Aqua Vu 822 HD. It’s awesome 👌

[@ronstrohman672]

How long will this pattern last?

[@tjsguideservice]

This last as long as there are good green weeds! Sometimes even late into the fall!

[@scottanderson6294]

Church small group 👍🏽

[@tjsguideservice]

Yessir! Even more important than fishing! 👊

[@tuiflies5869]

👏🙏

[@tjsguideservice]

Thanks for watching!

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[@nicholasdwyer3113]

Awesome video!

[@tjsguideservice]

Appreciate you taking the time to comment! 👊

[@KyleCampbell-u7o]

Great video!

[@tjsguideservice]

Thanks, Kyle! Glad you enjoyed!