MUSKIES LOVE TOPWATER BAITS! (Guiding on LOTW)

[@benstonefishing]

So cool watching that first fish in the 8

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Ben Stone Fishing right!

[@ceesvanderschoot9799]

Got outfished by the customer awesome job m8 guy most have had the day off hos live.

[@dougwegnerfishing]

He had a blast!

[@paulsullivan6409]

What lure did you use to catch the Muskie?

[@veithr3293]

I love watching fish try to hit creepers they do sorts of silly swirls and hops.

[@dougwegnerfishing]

ryan veith such a cool bait

[@mikeratkiewicz6720]

What depth were those fish caught at?

[@lukem2492]

What brand and size is the silver and blue crankbait you use in a lot of your videos?

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Lake Country Muskie On The Fly 80-100# depending on the rod. And a grandma

[@danielfetchak1865]

Joe Butcher said to go sub surface with top water on the 8?

[@ajlambrecht995]

How do your guide season look due covid 19

[@dougwegnerfishing]

AJ Lambrecht pretty full now that things are going back to normal but I do have a few openings left

[@streetcat1510]

A Polaroid lens cover would have been beneficial.

[@thelonesomefisherman7425]

What make/model is that creeper, Doug? Thanks. It's hard to find good creepers.

[@dougwegnerfishing]

The Lonesome Fisherman Wirth jointed

[@thelonesomefisherman7425]

@@dougwegnerfishing Thanks, Doug

[@jacobzeiter9711]

I see you on every musky fishing channel! 😂

[@thelonesomefisherman7425]

@@jacobzeiter9711 I like muskie fishing but don't get to do much of it anymore so I watch videos.

[@gbndrippy2704]

Can Muskies survive in pond water

[@angelobarlas7940]

what brand of net are you using?

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Angelo Barlas RS nets musky mag

[@nicolosinski7540]

What do prices on guided trips vary from?

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Nico Losinski 400-900 for the 2020 season full details on my website Dougwegnerfishing.com

[@nicolosinski7540]

Doug Wegner Fishing awesome man will do

[@pugman3174]

Doug, any inside knowledge on travel to Canada? Last I heard was 21st of June to reopen.

[@dougwegnerfishing]

paul heger nope now they moved it to July 21

[@kevinwimmer4159]

What's makes you decide to figure8 on top or underwater with the lakex?

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Kevin Wimmer how the fish is reacting to it. If it’s hot keep it on top is slow take it down low!

[@gjeacocke]

I wonder if pike let their prey go sometimes after being released themselves? Or is that just not possible?

[@Wxyver_n]

I had a few pike let go, maybe they unhooked themselves but it's a complete mystery what happens under water

[@gjeacocke]

@@Wxyver_n there is a good channel where cameras are attached to the line and the lures under water can be observed and the pike take or ignore the lures. they way they look is definitely creepy. lol. those eyes just look at the lure.

[@gjeacocke]

@@Wxyver_n 'Underwater Ireland ' is the name of the channel

[@maxdaigle8925]

were those the thorne bros whopper ploppers?

[@dougwegnerfishing]

was a fat bastard and a twisted sister clicker

[@arrowTOtheKNEEfor3]

question. Why does everybody pull the muskie in the net really fast after they hook them? Why does nobody fight the fish? Do they fall off easily or is it just force of habit and strong equipment

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Jure Gombač it takes many hours,days,weeks and sometimes even years to catch one! The longer they are fighting the better change they have to get away.

[@GregK9]

You wanna make 'the fight' short as possible for the sake of the fish's health.

[@ronritter4813]

While these are aggressive fish that do fight , they are rather fragile, don’t want to over play them

[@taylord9772]

Kenora or the states?

[@mattsickonic8115]

Awesome video, man! What kind of lure are you using when you are doing the figure 8?

[@bradsammons3854]

Which areas of LOTW do you guide out of? Will be up in Big Narrows early July for the 23rd year and am interested in hooking up. Thanks!

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Brad Sammons northwest angle

[@adriancortez8548]

Hey guys what was that file for ??

[@dougwegnerfishing]

sharping hooks!

[@jdean1851]

Epic" from Tigers Only" Idaho!!!! Doug any kwik tips on getting a Lake X FB Tail back in tune for slow retreive??? mines quiet andsux Thanks" jd

[@jdean1851]

Also seems to run w/ 1 eyeball down???

[@jdean1851]

Yes it Does!!!!!! Great Vid on the 4th rewatch tonite!

[@jdean1851]

I 've spent a bunch a time trying to tune it, got it sorta chugn, my old 6inch tally wacker has more throaty chop..i think my Fb is an old version w the side of the tail longways bent over...i pounded that straight and went for the angled end of the tail bend,,, also bought a twisted sis and a nitewalker to replace it. The fb is outa the line up 4 now...Thinkin I should just buy another...come to think of it my CBJ has the side of the tail bend too! And its not that loud either...imo...i havn't messed w that one. Thanks" just noticed your1eyedown response today....Sorry 4 delay...Cheers from Idaho" Keep it rockn! jd

[@darol2005]

Fantastic again !! Damit now I want to go through my Go Pro stuff and do a Top Water video from up there but too many "Secret" spots !! ;) Lol Did top water all weekend up North a few big blow up's and a lot of Large Mouths caught on them though ! Hopefully that border opens !

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Darren I never used to like it but it’s growing on me

[@DanKoning777]

The last thing I want is to catch fish right next to the boat with 2' of line out [unless I'm in a tournament where weight is all that matters]. Having a fish hit at the furthest point of the cast is perfect so as to feel the fish through the line, having it take line out, seeing the pole bend, etc. It'd be like deer hunting where you step out of your truck and there's a deer 8' away; you shoot and "tada" you're all set vs getting into your blind, seeing a deer at a distance, allowing it to get close enough to take the shot. Anyway, jmo; great looking fish though.

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Shooting a deer next to the truck would be catching one off the dock. Catching a musky in the 8 is like shooting a deer inside 10 yards. You get to see everything happen right infront of you. It way more exciting and challenging to catch one boat side. You have to make all the right moves in a split second and then if it works out you get to see it happen right In front of you. That’s my input on it.

[@justinbalcome392]

I don’t think you understand Muskie fishing

[@gregcareins8670]

Awesome stuff

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Greg Careins thanks for watching!

[@gregcareins8670]

I need to book a trip with you one day seems like you always have good quality fish

[@gregcareins8670]

I know I could find it on your site but what would it cost for Lake of the Woods for two days two people

[@gregcareins8670]

I looked it up at your site I'll have to contact you about it one day

[@jeffreystieve8017]

Sort of surprised that any pike or muskie fisherman would have so many lures laying around in the boat.

[@DinoMan_6]

Awesome

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Chee Nou Lo thanks for watching!

[@followjoy-...9052]

Wow ,, Big musky, in Holland I can catch only pikes, catch a musky its my dream

[@Pattmanlax]

You gotta start putting a polarized lens on your gopro if you are going to show a bunch of follow footage. All we see is a bunch of glare without one.

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Mike Patterson I have them on all my cameras still isn’t as good as a human eye.

[@Pattmanlax]

@@dougwegnerfishing have your tried the polarized camera lens though? It makes a big difference. They are super cheap on amazon. Give it a shot.

[@kmor5049]

is this footage from 2020?

[@dougwegnerfishing]

k mor 2019

[@fop-ml8se]

light color cool water ; science

[@muskystrike2840]

Nice 👍

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Musky Strike thanks for watching!

[@jeffbutler2265]

Title should be “how not to figure 8 the creeper”

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Jeff Butler yea you got put to the test first cast

Greetings my friend of course I also see your next video because I subscribed to you .. see you soon my friend 😉👍🇩🇪

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Thanks for the sub!

[@fop-ml8se]

ganne fish; bass membercard

[@isaacpoytress9594]

Fish in a barrel! Come up to French river and I'll show ya how to really catch musky! 😜

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Isaac Poytress I’ll get there someday

[@mrzisme]

lmao, 4:48 how to know when you've been fishing too much, your sunglasses have etched outlines of tan into your face permanently. That's a serious level of "I don't give a fuck". I bet his wife loves taking the racoon fisherman to her little social events.

[@dougwegnerfishing]

She has never seen my any other way so she is used to it lol

[@mayoungren78]

If you can't catch musky on LOTW, just give up

[@dougwegnerfishing]

Matt Youngren easy now lol

[@typical250]

The word pelagic has nothing to do with fresh water fish😂 But nice trying to sound super intelligent for the camera.

[@AdventuresOutdoors]

You are INCORRECT. The word pelagic can refer to Ocean, River or LAKE. Do some research… it might keep you from embarrassing yourself next time.

[@typical250]

@@AdventuresOutdoors 😂😂😂😂

[@RussianzFight]

spends thousands of dollars on gear. boat, etc... throws back the muskie! true american lol. waste of money for not even taking one home. like wtf?

[@konstantinethegr8]

I would have eaten it

[@dougwegnerfishing]

konstantinethegr8 thanks for watching