Michigan Spring Steelheading // Bobber Fishing and Bottom Bouncing

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Join us for a windy day of spring Steelhead fishing in Michigan! On this day we mixed up methods and did some float fishing as well as bottom bouncing for Steelhead. If you are trying to learn how to bottom bounce for steelhead, make sure to watch all the way through as Kyle shares a number of tips and tricks throughout the video!
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Kyle & Maggie
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[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

I hope this channel blows up. there aren't many if any KZbinrs from and fishing in Michigan that provide such quality, education, information and respect.

[@marcleblanc6293]

As a Canadian steelheader I remember going to Michigan the Maniatee and the Betsie rivers float fishing and not seeing any Americans doing it. They were fascinated with the way we fished using floats to present our baits to the fish. Within a few years more and more Americans were buying float rods and reels and enjoying this productive way of fishing.

[@benjaminwagnitz1056]

Maggie's face when you lost the first fish.... reminded me of when we would miss pheasants over our pointer.... same expression of "Really?" So geeked to have another XXL vid to watch love ya guys!

[@AdventureChasing]

😂 we had been fishing for at least an hour and hadn’t even had a bite!

[@Vese14-gq8rf]

OMG, if only I could copy that excited laugh.....infectious, lol

[@michaelschardine3043]

I’m so thankful for your videos they have taught me so much. As a new steelhead guy fishing Michigan, your videos are absolute gold.

[@AdventureChasing]

That’s awesome to hear! Thanks Michael

[@coolguy73389]

Your excitement and being from Michigan like me deserves a follow. Awesome content man

[@leebarnes393]

Great 👍 VIDEO! Hate having to chase those fish down 😂!! Don't be sad Maggie, we all saw it was Kyle's fault! 😆 Lol

[@AdventureChasing]

Haha!!! Definitely not my fault 😅

[@dylanmounsey7515]

Raven is great everything they make is pretty on point

[@AdventureChasing]

Agreed! Awesome company, we love everything we have of theirs

[@dylanmounsey7515]

@@AdventureChasing sometimes the pinkies outfish the roe dude

[@mrdan1990]

Don't feel bad Maggie, I'm a big ol big man and I get cold hands easy and I've lost atleast one monster steely fishing in the rain with my centerpin. Keep fishing guys thanks for the video!

[@AdventureChasing]

Glad to hear I’m not the only one 😅

[@toniradloff6445]

What a nail biting , suspense keeping video! I loved how you jumped in the cold(I’m sure) water. Love the excitement on Meggs face when she hooked into one. I absolutely love your videos and tutorials! I love how your passion and addiction for these steelhead never ever changes through the years, no matter the geography the company or the weather! You are a class act! Love that Meggs fishes with you now in these videos! Keep them coming! I don’t know where this one was hiding for me to miss it for 6 months! But am excited to try this bottom bouncing technique!

[@dking6963]

Love Fishin with Kyle and Mags. Very educational.

[@williamhalleck5655]

I use the same bottom bouncing method! Instead of tying a knot in sinker line, I wrap the line around my split shot before I pinch it on. I get hung up on bottom, a little pull and your sinkers come sliding right off! Awesome video as always!!

[@AdventureChasing]

Love using the split shot! Let’s me dial in the weight better

[@nickburnell562]

I love watching you and maggie fish! Keep the 🔥 content coming!

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks Nick!

[@davemarlatt2891]

Good job as usual!

[@OHCreekFishing]

Wow, I didn’t know Michigan still had those beasts this late up season… I was able to get one small one this past weekend… tight lines!

[@AdventureChasing]

The season changes every year depending on weather but they are still in the rivers right now!

[@grimskull416]

That dedication!! That's what happened to me with a chinook a week ago. Tried to land it by myself and I was within a foot of landing it when it popped off. That heartbreak! But it definitely was fun watching you go through all that emotion and excitement. Awesome fishes landed by the both of you and what an informative video.

[@terrygrindle3264]

Another great video!!! Keep up the great work both of you.

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks Terry!

[@gfoster173]

Epic battle my friend!!!!

[@feeshdaddy7981]

You two make a great team! Just wonderful exciting energy in every video you guys post, gets my heart pumping like I’m out on the water with you guys! Keep up the juicy content daddy like💪🏼🎣💯

[@AdventureChasing]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos, we have some exciting stuff planned for this summer

[@billstanley1065]

Feel the bounce😎 Epic

[@adam232king]

That's the exact same setup we use over here in the UK for worming for Atlantic salmon, just slowly tapping along the bottom, it looks very natural as well. tight lines and more videos please I love them🐟🐟🐟

[@AdventureChasing]

We’ve done this with worms for brown trout here too! Works great for that. Cool to hear you guys use the same technique way over there 😁

[@ericwakeman6665]

Man what a great bud you guys work awesome together very cool

[@kirkmarsh241]

I can’t wait to learn how to fish like you I ❤ Watching you fish and the passion and joy you get out of it I hope one day I can too awesome videos man

[@desocratic]

My man so accustomed to the complete manual control of drag on a centerpin, that he's steady on that drag knob on the President 😂

[@AdventureChasing]

😂

[@PositiveManifestation-Love]

Love From Saginaw MI

[@greysol_jiggin]

So freakin gangster!!! That epic battle was outstanding! And then bam, heartbroken. Amazing video mang!

[@AdventureChasing]

That’s how it goes sometimes! And then other times you land the monster. Keeps it exciting!

[@ljoutdoors906]

A couple weeks dont know if I can wait that long haha, Keep up the good work been really enjoying the videos man!

[@AdventureChasing]

😆 hopefully we can start posting more frequently soon! We still run a full-time guide business along with filming videos

[@Nihat_OZBAYRAK]

Good luck! Random!

[@jkfishslayer]

That was a battle.

[@bryanmallison3967]

Those 10’6” X11s are awesome rods for surf fishing.

[@v8consumption]

dude when yall coming to the detroit river. I got a boat and open seats lol

[@averagejoefishing7833]

Hey Kyle, would braid be more effective for bottom bouncing with the increased sensitivity? Loved the vid your and Maggie's energy makes me want to get off the couch and fish!

[@0JohnH]

It does help running braid line but make sure you have a bumber line connected to the braid. That way you don't fill the hole/ river with braid.

[@ML-ks2lj]

That's what I noticed about here versa Pacific Northwest it seems like we get a lot of those overhanging bushes that tangle up our lines and everything Pacific Northwest I get all those sharp boulders I'm sure they run into the overhanging branches too but it seems like we just get a lot of really Tangled up bushes on the River edge

[@peterthomas7562]

good stuff! you want that textbook ticking

[@b.spackagingsolutionssarl2675]

Very cool video. I mostly bottom bounce with fly rod, but want to try with spinning ou baitcasting rod what rod you prefer? (big rivers)

[@jasonchivis9911]

Great video and fight downstream. Epic battle for sure. Love the detailed rig. What kind of spinning rod are you using and bead?

[@AdventureChasing]

I believe we were using the Lamiglas X11 rod. We paint our own beads but Great Lakes Steelhead Co makes a lot of good colors!

[@whodoyouthinkiam210]

Love the mi chase! Do you ever use 6mm beads, always felt that they were too small for mi streams.

[@claudiu1967]

Great video, I enjoy a lot the video ,which company boga grip its that one I want to buy one thanks, keep doing more video with steelhead because you good with that .THANKS

[@ken515121]

Didn't try bottom bounce before, very useful video. Thanks bro, may I know the rod you were using for bottom bouncing pls?

[@jdavis7051]

Awesome video Kyle. Question on the bottom bouncing, are you letting any line out to extend the drift or just casting across, closing the bail and then letting it swing the hole? I was on the PM this past weekend and found myself trying the bottom bouncing as much as my pin float setup. I found myself letting line out doing the drift, kind of like swinging with a flyrod but not sure if this is the best way to bottom bounce and keep that constant/tight connection with the rig; Did not have any luck though; really was trying to get my son his first Steelie. Any info appreciated, thanks again for the vids and content.

[@ivancardona7643]

Nice

[@manyman9890]

The rod your using with stren green line I thought were for center pin style reels or am I wrong? I’ve seen these style of rods being sold but did t know I could throw a spinning reel on it. What kind of rod is this?

[@scottvandevusse4943]

Have you ever used a 3-way swivel for bottom bouncing? I’ve never bottom bounced but seems like using a 3way swivel would be just as effective

[@0JohnH]

Last time I was out I got so much hate for bottom bouncing. How long you think we still have left till the steelhead moves out because I'm thinking about a last trip. Also are you going to do some videos on river skamania?

[@kylemcclelland88]

Sounds like something a centerpin purist would say😅 now if you’re bottom bouncing a 8’ leader with a double fly rig you may be a flosser- but a single bead,fly, spawn bag or crawler on a 2-4’ leader is money! bottom bouncing can 100% be more effective that float fishing many times- especially in fast deep water where it’s hard to slow your float and get down to the fish. you can also pin point casts right near and under structure to get to areas you could never hit with a float. It’s also a great way to make long casts and cover lots of water if you’re shore fishing on a large river.

[@0JohnH]

@@kylemcclelland88 I also had a float rod and would only bottom bounce after I was leaving the hole. My setup was exactly how it was in this video but was using spawn. I did no false sets and only set the hook when I felt that crunch. And like how you said, they're very aggressive but only when you get the right drift.

[@benjimaldonado8668]

What’s your setup with that bait caster? I’m wanting to get one for float fishing.

[@Fishinsane82]

Hi guys! whats tuhat ovat you are using?

[@matthewheagany3490]

Hardcore

[@eduprey1969]

I wish I have a wife who fish. You better put a ring on it

[@stefantehnilenco9087]

crazy men

[@ML-ks2lj]

Using a tooth pick as a bead peg?

[@champskog]

What Simms jacket is that

[@AdventureChasing]

I just tried to look and I don’t think they still make it. I’ve had better jackets of theirs before

[@champskog]

@@AdventureChasing that’s a nice one brotha ok Is it insulated or it’s just a rain jacket

[@Fishinsane82]

i mean what boat is that? damn autocorrect..

[@AdventureChasing]

Stealthcraft drift boat

[@bobstoddard1796]

Steelhead shuffle think I know who taught you that term. 🤣

[@steveneddy9492]

Made for good video but not worth chasing to me. It's not like it was only fish and you messed up all other fish by wading down threw it

[@jackordway5683]

That’s one buck is bleeding from it

[@kylemcclelland88]

Blood is from the hook placement in its jaw. We would never release a fish that was bleeding from the gills or a vital area👍

[@jackordway5683]

What the hell dude why are you using those clips your braking there teeth

[@tinman8518]

I agree. The fish doesn't have to be "revived" either. Great video though otherwise.

[@kylemcclelland88]

The “clip” or boga grip is on a swivel so it’s swiveling as the fish turns- therefore, there is no excess pressure on the fishes teeth. The “clips” fit into a grove on the bottom jaw of the fish so it’s not in any harmful position near the gills. This is a great way for inexperienced anglers to hold fish for photos without harming them. It also gives the fish time to be revived if need be. When the water/air temperatures are in the 30’s/40’s and the fish is only out of the water for a second, you’re right, they probably don’t need to be revived. When the temps get into the 50’s however, they absolutely should be revived for a bit just to insure they’re healthy. If they’re released immediately and float up(especially in fast water) then they’re likely to get swept into structure that they won’t recover from.

[@tinman8518]

@@kylemcclelland88 Thanks for your response Kyle. I see things differently now. Love your videos and the excitement you bring with them.