Hellgrammite Bites Fred Trost. This particular time the bait wins!

[@michaelsutton8773]

What a classic. Thank you Zack

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Your Welcome!

[@pauldormont4470]

This was too much fun! Thanks!

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

You are so welcome!

[@bryanjones14]

I come back and watch this every yr .... Still comedy GOLD

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

I think so!

[@fishingwithdom1657]

I went to pick one up last summer on the shores of the Cass River in Vassar and thought of this episode 😂

[@hendu7111]

I googled these nasty bugs as we were camping and they appeared on the ground all over the place and even bit someone's toe. Then I searched it on youtube and found this gem!

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Wow they spend most of their time in the water.

[@angrywolverine6749]

With todays tech it wonderful to see your dads show again, I grew up whatching his show brings back a lot of wonderful memories of friends and family that are no longer around Thank for the vids

[@chesschess100]

Grew up with this show in Saskatchewan, Canada. Not sure why or how we got a Michigan PBS channel, but I'm sure glad we did. I would never miss a Thursday night. Mr. Trost was a true gentleman and sportsman. Thank you for posting these episodes. Brings back some fond memories.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Yes we were televised throughout Canada. Mostly because of an agreement between Detroit Public TV and the Cable Company in Canada had distribution rights. However we also allowed any non-Michigan PBS station to run it without any contract. Also since it was up linked each week on satellite we appeared all over the world.

[@frankleaney6267]

I looked forward to every Thursday night to watch Michigan outdoors too when I was living in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

[@folden2008]

@@frankleaney6267 yes i did too and i guess Fred came to PA back in the day to speak at a banquet,wish i knew at the time would have liked to have met him

[@swully-ol4lx]

Lol.. everytime I see this video I laugh so hard.😛🤪😀🤣😂

[@NotiFawkes]

This is how fishing is supposed to be. Significant others need not be upset at men having a blast fishing.

[@michaelsim492]

😂 I remember watching this episodes original airing, the slow motion is the best, hay Freddy did little bit of pee come out😂

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

LOL

[@wonderbreadmodelsandhistor1566]

Awesome thank you

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Our pleasure! Your welcome, Thanks for watching.

[@jeremykrause9443]

I met Fred at a camper convention in Michigan. He’s a really nice down to earth guy.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@Rather7600]

Why don’t we just fish with rattlesnakes 😂

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

🤣

[@andrewsinclair7159]

At 2:45, it is explained that the hellgrammite becomes a dobsonfly in its adult phase. Fred asks if they have the pinchers, and the other fishermen confirm that they do. This is half true, the females retain the mandible structure of the larvae, and their bite is just as strong. But the males grow a pair of "tusks" a couple inches long that look very intimidating, but are harmless and used for grasping a female from behind during mating.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Thanks, Very Interesting Information!

[@andrewsinclair7159]

@@Michigan-Outdoors Glad you think so! Here's some bonus info: Hellgrammites rival dragonfly nymphs for being highly effective predators of mosquito larvae, making them invaluable for mosquito population control. Only difference is an adult dragonfly will continue to eat adult mosquitos, while an adult dobsonfly will do that thing Mayflies do where they stop eating and live as adults just long enough to mate and lay eggs. Hellgrammites also eat a lot more minnows and small fish than dragonfly nymphs do, on account of having bigger and more powerful jaws.

[@allenelliott1]

We simply bend one pincer back until it breaks and it can no longer pinch you. ! LOL

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

They did not share that tip, but good to know, Thanks!

[@rodneyritchie8846]

Wow what a good laugh thank you.😂😂

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Glad you liked it!

[@gwang3103]

It would be nice if one could acquire superpowers by being bitten by a hellgrammite.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Yes, it would as they can really hurt. What do you think the superpower would be? Death Claws?

[@gwang3103]

@@Michigan-Outdoors Maybe. Plus the ability to fly? Oh, wait, that's for the dobsonfly. :)

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

I HAD A FRIEND WHO HAD HIS LITTLE PINKY CHOPPED OFF BY ONE ONCE. LUCKILY THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO REATTACH IT.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

That was lucky!

[@forevercontrarian3517]

Just caught one….ouch!

[@foggymountainman9138]

Love this video 🤣😂😅😁

[@DEER_HUNTER48429]

Thanks Zachary for that moment in history.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Your Welcome!

[@WestCoastGoldProspecting]

Howdy , Damon Trostel here 😁👌. Found one of these nasty bugs yesterday while prospecting.

[@Gator_Bait_Motorsports]

I used a live hellgrammite ONCE! I got pinched too, I will not used them again. I use the rubber ones now, they work good too.

[@crawwwfishh3284]

We use to catch them in the creek. Buddy they can pinch the 💩💩 out of you.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

That is the Truth

[@goindownhill1116]

Wow, I laughed so hard I cried. My dad and I watched your dad’s show all the time. It was our favorite.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

One of these days I may pull out the raw footage. Stuff that did not make it to TV, it is even funnier! :)

[@johnnybx3254]

Haven’t laughed so much in years 👍👏👏👏

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

It is a classic. Hopefully I can did up some of the raw footage. There was a lot of cussing going on.

[@itreallyisntpersonalb1960]

Thank you so much for one of the most exciting fun and comical videos I've seen on KZbin this year. I fish in different Waters with some of those snapping turtles are massive. I've never picked one up by the tail before but now that I know that their heads and next are not as long as their bodies I will attempt it one day. I got to get some of them pilgrimites I tried them before in the rivers in New York and they work very well on smallmouth bass.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Well I am glad you enjoyed it. A viewer actually submitted a VHS broadcast of this recording (without permission from Us), to America's Funniest Home Videos. AFV played parts of it, actually on several different episodes. The first time I uploaded it, it was immediately flagged for copyright infringement by VinDiBona Productions, (AFV-Disney). I contested it with KZbin as far as I could but they sided with AFV. It required me to hire an attorney which resulted in multiple correspondence, they sent my attorney signed production releases. After more correspondence, and definitive proof of the actual ownership. AFV dropped it without explanation and released the infringement claim. To this day my attorney to my knowledge was not able to get AFV to cease and desist. I could Sue them for back royalties and damages and such but I have had very poor luck with attorneys, judges & court.

[@rabbithomesteading3797]

Grab the helgramites by the tail and snappers by the head. Got it! lmao! JK dont do either. :D Fun show!

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Me either

[@Muleeardave]

So glad you hit 1000 I love your channel

[@catchfry9639]

Thank you Zach for another classic!

[@livenfree]

Laughed at the "54 year old man's Jiminy cricket legs"! Lol

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

He did not get in the sun much. :)

[@rogersingh3628]

I remember this episode as a kid i laughed so hard. Loved the Practical Sportsmen!!!

[@kdub3890]

I enjoy catching helgrammites, one at a time, rock by rock, just as much as I do the fish! I was taught to hook it underneath the head through the collar, and thread it on like a worm until just past the legs. Those tough little bastards live just as long, but survive many more strikes and catches. One helgrammite should be good for 3 or 4 fish on most days.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Are you catching them in Michigan? I only ask because your Icon is Texas. If you are catching them there since everything is bigger there I would be scared it they were much larger, LOL

[@dalehammond1704]

Fred was an excellent showman. No one ever was his equal for this type of programing.

[@razryall2482]

Thanks for everything fred

[@williamsonnett8970]

It was stuff like this that made Fred's show the best ever.

[@graymikep64]

Thanks zack. Remember this one

[@FumioFunakoshi]

Funny video, I think Fred needs to switch to decaf...seems a little jumpy.

[@livenfree]

Telling all my friends to subscribe to your channel!

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Thanks!!!

[@TJray623]

😂 this was great I still LMAO everytime I watch this one 🤣

[@FumioFunakoshi]

This is my first time seeing this video...from some of the comments it sounds like Fred is no longer with us...is Fred still living?

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

He passed 2007-07-18 Peacefully.

[@FumioFunakoshi]

Please accept my condolence

[@Northwoodscamper45]

He was awesome, Thursday night dinner was in front of the TV....

[@thepatriot8514]

Great Video!

[@frankleaney6267]

I lived for Thursday nights , you have no idea😊

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Thank You, Please Like, Share & Subscribe!

[@alsparks8709]

I remember when it was hosted by Mort Neff and I think your dad did h proud with the show I loved watching

[@dtq73880]

Great show I remember this episode ! Do you have the infamous episode where Fred tried to interview the drunks up at the singing bridge during the smelt run?

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Not sure, maybe. Hopefully this channel can remain popular and I can have reason to post more. I will try to keep my eye out for it.

[@jeremyrobinson7919]

You can clip their pinchers off with fingernail clippers 😂😂😂

[@scottb4540]

Thanks

[@Outlaw-Josey-Wales]

Wouldn't have been funny then

[@patrickgallegos1435]

I always use a knife to hold the head to put the hook on

[@NWinnVR]

Hellgrammite, more like Hell-of-a-bite, am I right? I'm so sorry, I'll go home.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

I hope to one day post some of the raw footage. My father had a pretty good string of cuss words that was not broadcast.

[@jamespalmer4727]

Nice reaction. Great video too. Heh. Not sure how far I'd trust that guide though.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

He was a prankster. :)

[@travissmith-wz5nc]

Zach. You going to do a weekly or bi weekly show and show clips from your dad in it? Your a good personality! Bet it'd be a popular as other michigan shows.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Thank you very much for the compliments. I am going to try to do more, and that is one Idea that I may do. Unfortunately I lack available time, I work very long hours at my other two jobs. I will be dropping one of my jobs at the end of the month so I will have some additional time.

[@dennisschmidt975]

Great fish bait......But no ones really sure if the Fish bites the Hellgrammite vice versa.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

I think it was more to see if Fred was able to handle a Hellgrammite!

[@dennisschmidt975]

Well to be fair, he did in fact handle it! .....Lots of people wouldn't pick it back up.

[@thehandyoutdoorsman9014]

Classic!!

[@MWoodslore]

Wow If u had Glasses u would look just like ur Dad. I miss Fred.I remember watching the original Thursday night episode of this.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Thank You, However, I did manage to retain a full head of hair. :)

[@coldspring624]

great bait been using them for yrs. Dont think for a min that only small mouth luv em.

[@michaelcraig7297]

Worth watching for the sheer entertainment. Hah.

[@johnn8414]

The Paul Harrell of Fishing...

[@garysummers5733]

Fred was a great host . The ultimate average Joe outdoorsman. He was afraid to show himself struggling while fishing or hunting. He is greatly missed .

[@jeremyrobinson7919]

😂😂😂

[@dougbochatynjr.2358]

Haha that's hilarious!

[@alexbenton3646]

That's a dobsonfly larvae not a hellgrammite

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

They are the same thing. The Hellgramite (What a Dobson Fly Larvae is called) turns into the Dobsonfly.