How to Catch River Saugeye - Tips, Tricks, Gear, and Tactics

Today we venture back to one of our favorite honey holes in search of saugeye, a hybrid between sauger and walleye. These feisty fish are stocked in many lakes throughout Ohio and make their way into the rivers. I talk about gear, tackle, tips and tricks, and methods to catch these toothy fish in today's video. These fish provide an exciting catch all winter long. And Until Next Time, Go Get Some Bend in Your Rod!

[@marktarter7228]

Thanks for explaining what to feel for that was one of the best videos explaining stuff I enjoyed watching this Many fishing ahead

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

This is literally how I fish for almost everything. Never know what you're gonna catch.

[@luigidaniels6570]

Nice fishing day in cold conditions..., thanks for sharing.

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Thanks, Luigi. I went out yesterday and it was even colder. I was battling ice on my guides and frozen fingers and toes. Managed to catch a couple. Video coming soon! I appreciate the support. Tight lines!

[@gammy657]

My pb Ohio smallmouth was in Downtown Dayton, Deeds point, 19". GMR is an excellent fishery. My husband and I have been fishing it for more than 40 years. Love that river, great video

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Thank you very much! May your lines be forever tight!

[@christiansmith7500]

Man just realized were this spot is , used to be my favorite spot. Good video 🎣🎣

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

I fish there a lot in cold water. I feel like this side of the river gets less traffic. Went last night and caught 3 little eyes and a smallie. Guys on the other side didn't catch anything 😜

[@kenklein4783]

Nice video brother! Way to get some bend in your rod.

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Yessir!

[@fishingwithmikey361]

Nice thanks for all the info! Keep up the good work boss🤙🏾

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Thanks, Mikey! Get that bend!

[@Lloyd_Will]

Great stuff !

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@user-yw9ws6gi9r]

Like your video I always use a little bit of super glue it extends the life of your plastic just a little bit especially with the ky-tech

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

I've had mixed success with super glue. Definitely helps but I can't keep it from drying out or leaking in my bag lol

[@DerekMcElwee]

Good stuff!

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Thanks, bud. I see you've been making some new stuff!

[@TRIPLESTACK-R9]

I caught my PB tonight 27inch 7.5lbs saugeye 8pm Tappen Lake Ohio trolling 50yds from bank yeehaw..😂

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Hell yeah, dude! That's a beast! I think my best is 24" or so. Great job!

[@hemkarki4024]

I subscribe your channel. I watched many videos but not like this thanks always good luck man.

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Thank you my friend. Tight lines out there.

[@MattsFishinMission]

Love it!!! Just subbed!!!

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Thanks, Matt. We should collaborate when the weather turns back around. Keep those lines tight!

[@MattsFishinMission]

@@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing im in!!!

[@paulnicholson5937]

Nice Saugeyees. Great trip. Peace

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Thanks, Paul. Tight lines!

[@lauriebaker2373]

Thats a nice setup!,Is there a reason you dont make your hook weedless?

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

I'm lazy and there are a lot of rocks there. Weedless rigs still get caught up. Thanks for commenting!

[@stevebrockway4738]

As usual, unless steelhead are involved, the Keitech EZ Shiner (#notsponsored) gets it done. That spot is fire. The channel cat was engorged. I loved every minute especially the instructions.

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

That's the first time I really broke it down. That is literally how I fish 95% of the time, unless I'm trophy hunting or bait fishing. I made the switch a few years ago and never looked back. Big fish eat little fish. Even steelhead eat them; I'm just telling myself they weren't there the last couple times we tried 😋

[@stevebrockway4738]

@@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing Me too. I try other stuff and always go back to the Keitechs. At least you have video proof of catching one. I am still at zero.

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

We'll try again soon. I wanna go back to the V if it ever rains there. Literally every other river in Steelhead Alley has received rain.

[@carlmay9532]

Love the videos. New sub

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Thanks, Carl! Keep getting that bend this winter!

[@carlmay9532]

@@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing Brother I’d love to get some bend in my rods but I am kryptonite to big catfish for some reason. Keep up the awesome work.

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

It's hard to get the real big ones over 10 lbs. I do pretty good on smaller channel cat with Triple S dip bait.

[@jorgenoj3673]

I caught a 23 inch Saugeye at that spot. I also caught a 15 pound cat.

[@michaelleady9089]

👍😎

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

👍🤠🤘

[@reddevildetailingreddevild1450]

Thanks for the tips. Is this Gmr?

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Yessir. I think I put at least the name of the river in the description. Thanks for checking it out!

[@johnz5055]

What part of great miami are you fishing? I live by the river between Cincinnati and dayton

[@devinjennings4791]

this is in west carrollton

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

I have fished from Indian all the way down to Franklin. Most of my videos are between downtown Dayton and West Carrollton

[@garymiddleton658]

Where on the great miami are you fishing i fish in hamilton near the college

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

I fish between downtown Dayton and Franklin

[@Gokywildcats11]

May I ask what rod and reel you are using please and thanks

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Thanks for asking! It's a Bass Pro Micro lite 6'6" two-piece light action rod with an Abu Maxx 10 reel spooled with 6lb P-Line Fluoroclear. I use this rig for 99% of my fishing. Tight lines! Thanks again for watching!

[@Gokywildcats11]

@@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing you are very welcome, thanks for taking time out to respond

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

I respond to all my comments and appreciate you taking the time to comment. Tell your friends! I just want to help folks catch more fish!

[@gavingist4538]

20 ft in Miami river ?

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

What do you mean? Depth? Yeah. It's deep there. Not many spots like it on the GMR.

[@gavingist4538]

Ya that's what I mean u can't read lol 😆 10' 12' at best

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

I know a couple spots that have been dug out at one time or another that are over 20' feet deep. Facts.

[@gavingist4538]

Facts 🤣

[@wanebuck6705]

You can't catch fish fart in the water something has to come up

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Thanks for commenting! Good luck out there

[@allsnaggedup7922]

FiveRiverRodBender nice to run into another local. You ever want a fishing partner hit me up. I am into lure making and always looking for a new spot to explore.

[@FiveRiverRodBenderFishing]

Sounds good man. Email me your info at [e-mail] thanks for checking out the channel.