Hammering Mountain Lake Perch on Ice! -- Blind Jigging with Mealworms

After a cold front swept through Eastern Washington, I finally trek out in search of some fish through the ice. I hit up a random lake in the mountains that has a variety of gamefish, but I end up catching mostly perch. No complaints besides that I need more ice fishing equipment to brave the bitter cold next time. I don't have any flasher or fish finders of any sort so I simply drilled holes and test-fished them until I found some fish. After finding a school of perch, it is just non-stop action.
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[@korrupted_chubby8422]

Damn brother. You got a lot of dedication hand drilling 12 inches lol

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Nice job. The legend continues.

[@MouAdventures]

Having a fish finder while ice fishing is just an additional perk/bonus... Catching fish without them and making great memories like this is is worth more... Next time try using the perch eyes as bait it works really well... Great vid! Tight lines and stay safe on the ice!!!

[@highaltitudeexperience]

Watch out using perch eyes, it is illegal in some states.

[@VH413]

Perch popsicles! Lol, love it Samong. Good haul. Got my mouth watering.

[@WAFishQuest]

That's one heck of a title! Glad you survived! Beautiful footage!

[@choukhang2095]

Lol my guy out there ice fishing and still following tracks lol 👍👍👍

[@chadxiong7239]

Awesome! Looking forward to more on ice fishing videos

[@michaellelyo2551]

I’m going on Sunday, very excited!!

[@WaterNinjaAdventures]

always waiting for your content! Good stuff brah!

[@russellrhew591]

Great! Always fun Videos to watch. Don't let the weather keep you home.

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

Awesome Video Sam !!! So great to see you fishing again. You rocked on this one. Thanks for sharing, too cold for me ! 💗🎣👍

[@joelmcmahan7386]

Good eating right there, thanks for another great video. Gods speed to SY crew and family. 👍🇺🇸

[@maxcha01]

Yes!!! I look forward to your videos!!

[@thedominator6783]

Solid video. Keep em coming! 👏👏

[@TTangOutdoors]

Nice perch action man! Those perch eyeballs are prime bait for ice fishing even perch. I always save some walleye or perch eyeballs for the next ice fishing trip.

[@WAFishQuest]

Just got the drag puller. Jumbo!

[@IntuitiveUniversity]

One of my favorite vloggers taking part in one of my favorite activities. Sweet!

[@PillsburyROEboy]

I just dunk the auger up and down clears the hole perfectly 🎣

[@herbrothersoutdoors501]

Beast!! Im not a big ice fishing person either but fishing without a fish finder these days is like not having your cell phone with you. lol ppl has gotten too addicted to using technology and the easy way out. Sometimes the old ways like this brings in some sort of peace.

[@duckwacker8720]

Perch circles are the best. 👍

[@skiptloo]

YES!!! Thanks for sharing! SMASHED THE LIKE BUTTON!

[@daveversion2.2]

Man....with the storms we have been getting.......kudos to you. Stay safe dude.

[@shaneosborne-richards206]

Good job dude! You did pretty damn good fishing with no electronics! Definitely treat yourself to some good gear! Makes the experience so much more enjoyable!

[@SamongOutdoors]

Thank you, Shane! I definitely need to get myself some ice fishing gear!

[@shaneosborne-richards206]

Samong, I've been icefishing for 35 years now. I highly recommend a flasher and an insulated shack first and foremost! Vexilar is the most dependable mechanical flasher out there. I have a fl-18 I bought new in 2003 and it's still going strong. If you're looking at a cheaper entry level option the garmin striker 4 is hard to beat for the price! If you have any questions about gear or anything at all shoot me a message!!

[@SamongOutdoors]

@@shaneosborne-richards206 The Garmin Striker 4 is on my to-buy list! I've heard it does not come with a transducer, so I'll have to look into one as well!

[@mathiasbauman916]

"When you know the suck" HAHA! Love your videos! I always like supporting local people doing outdoor stuff in my area. I'm from Cheney, so I recognize a lot of places you go. Keep it up! Maybe I'll see you out there!

[@johnmat7099]

Love how as your talking theres a few perch flopping around actually shows how fast there frozen and turned into your "perch popsicles " !!!

[@firefighterJP]

I got cold just watching those perch freeze up. Awesome video!

[@Fongxwb]

Keep at it bro!

[@markroth9827]

Thank you for your video.

[@SamongOutdoors]

Thanks for watching, Mark!

[@jernplays1815]

"when you know the suck, you are more willing to spend money on good equipment" - Samong 2021

[@OGFlamezOIF2]

Great show and great content as always! When ice fishing the bite is super light just like you seen but when pan fishing through the ice with such a small tear drop, any little bite you should set the hook immediately . You would have caught a lot more then what you did. Keep learning and applying it on here because you are worthy of 500k subs.

[@returnofsid]

I grew up 2 miles from that lake. Us locals always called it Blue Swamp.

[@jimpowers2047]

you are correct....a plethora of perch😊👍

[@Owen_teijeira]

I ❤️ u man I hope u make it to the top ur my favorite yt

[@kvang254]

I'd definitely invest in a little flasher. Something cheap but good is the Garmin Striker 4 ice bundle. You can easily convert it to use it for open water as well.

[@russellhiggins1300]

Great video bud what lake was that you should try curlew sometime

[@bobbyvang1226]

Come out to Minnesota we'll take u slab city.

[@outdoorjimmie6516]

Want to try ice fishing one of my bucket list

[@sualo5003]

A foot of ice is plenty safe, when you're 115 pounds wet lol

[@sualo5003]

@TJ lol yup, I'm two fitty myself. Good thing I live and fish California.

[@PickledSteak]

Make a vid with Minndekoutdoors! Would be a dope collaboration!

[@samuelberg1]

That is awesome man! What lake did you venture out to, if you don't mind me asking? Keep up the good work!

[@SamongOutdoors]

Thanks. This is a random lake up in the hills, Mountain Meadows Lake.

[@elee2968]

I had that same silver Camry.

[@IP.NWAdventuresOutdoors]

I've been to that lake. 14° though. Wow. I might go ice fishing there. Looks miserable but fun.

[@alvinator5203]

You’re crazy....no flasher. Hand auger with 1’ of ice. Damn. Much kudos.

[@Josekeomany]

He’s legendary

[@josephbass3606]

Lol I I use a spud bar to break open old holes an auger is to expensive 😂

[@timberg7377]

Very cool

[@Scablands_Scavenger]

NICE! Perch make the best fish taco JMHO!! Hoping to get down to Rock lake and chase some browns in the next couple weeks!

[@SamongOutdoors]

I can't wait to get on Rock!

[@allanclose9684]

I take a small 5 x 6 tarp and set it up with 2 fiberglass rods from the Co op , it breaks the wind.

[@Dopiestlion9]

Sweet video man if it’s legal you should try the perch eyes on your jig

[@ballistic350]

Damn no flasher... beast

[@andrewyang5028]

You are a pro at ice fishing if you don't need a flasher

[@d-arts7139]

im in northern michigan this winter. thinking about going. but man its been so cold here this winter! i brought a deer blind just in case, from home in colorado

[@SamongOutdoors]

I'm pretty glad we don't get as cold as the midwest!

[@dalepoulette]

Anoraks sweater and wool pants with a lawn chair you should be good to fish all day no problems. Coming from a Mi'kmaq First Nation native from Nova Scotia Canada

[@bwittman65]

Use spray pam Cooking spray and reel and guides.They will not freeze 🖐️👊

[@jppjadventures7985]

I just went ice fishing today for the first time and i caught about 20 and they where huge! you should go to fish lake

[@donb6070]

Carry a hand towel (in a plastic bag) to dry your hands immediately after getting them wet, Keeping the towel in the bag will prevent it from freezing - solar heat gain. Keep your meal worms in your pocket; frozen mealies fall apart easily when hooking them.

[@SamongOutdoors]

Great tips, Donald! Thanks for sharing!

[@timothyandeva9362]

I would like to see you fishing. Cuz I go a lot but never run into you. One day:)

[@NouCHENGvue]

Next step, getting a tacoma for these trips! Although the camry is underrated.

[@MrAjotso]

Use your auger next time to take out the slush put the Auger in and pull it out

[@mandaTron47]

You're definitely a pro catching fish without a fish finder.

[@SamongOutdoors]

I think I just get lucky haha.

[@mandaTron47]

@@SamongOutdoors BTW...I love your channel. I've watched every single video so far. Keep it up!

[@stevew5212]

Great gloves get wet and your hands stay warm and dry. Your correct about investing in good gear. Good eating fish.

[@Daniel-nr1dh]

yay im early

[@adrianalvarado7407]

Buddy heater great product for the money buddy

[@SamongOutdoors]

Yes they are!

[@thekhangoutdoor]

Hi bro. Wondering what software u use to edit ur gopro video?

[@SamongOutdoors]

I use Adobe Premiere Pro for editing.

[@thekhangoutdoor]

Thanks

[@larryladouceur7335]

i never use a fish finder and i always catch

[@daili1987]

What kind of fish can you catch with mealworms?

[@tonyxiong979]

Turn on your stove burner to warm up your glove and hand

[@SamongOutdoors]

I actually tried, but couldn't light my lighter because my hands were too stiff 😂

[@davemaden4687]

Bro lets go on an adventure

[@RV_Chef_Life]

My buddy in MN does this when it’s -27* no thanks 👎

[@SamongOutdoors]

That is wild! Pretty thankful it hardly gets below 0°F here!

[@Skank_Hunt42]

Don't listen to that 7 strip trophy bs. We catch 7" perch here in the midwest that has 9 strips.

[@SamongOutdoors]

Good to know! I was like, maybe I'm already catching quality perch even though they are only 9 inches 😂