Presque Isle Bay Ice Fishing Lake Erie Pennsylvania - JUMBO PERCH & HUGE STEELHEAD 2019

[@keyup2626]

Erie pa. rocks I go there at least once a year from Canadian side on lake Erie. The people of Erie are some of the nicest people on earth.

[@TheInvisibleOne1026]

Some nice Perch Royer, always fun when you finally hit that spot!!! That Steelhead was an awesome surprise!!!

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks! Yeah, I thought for a moment it was going to spool me haha

[@Mark-uq9km]

John, another great video. I was on the edge of my seat hoping you would get that steelhead in. All those perch had me getting hungry. Nothing better than perch to eat.

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@seansoutdoors]

That Steal Head must have been an awesome experience though. Good luck in the next go around. God bless ya John.

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks Sean!

[@seansoutdoors]

Sure thing bro. that was one heck of a fish!!! I've never been ice fishing. I used to think about it all the time, but now that I have all these little kids, it just isn't an option for getting away.

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks! thats the biggest fish I ever caught under ice. Well, someday you'll have time to go out. I was out today in a local tourney and some of the guys with young ones that were not fishing were pulling their little ones around on sleds going around and talking to the ice fisherman haha.

[@seansoutdoors]

Yeah, I imagine when they get older we can go as a family, those of them that are interested in it, lol. I've got one that is a total homebody. She doesn't even want to play in the snow with the rest of them, lol.

[@jamesvatter5729]

That was fun to watch. Brought back memories. Good job on the steelhead.

[@tannerlamb6501]

Great video! I never knew ice fishing could be so fun

[@rangeroutdoors8349]

That was a great video. Exciting to see what was coming out of the hole.

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@jusnuts1443]

Watching this vid cools me down. August in the South is hot and humid. Looking forward to Autumn. And deer season. The venison supply is getting low. I'm hoping for a good season and good luck!

[@seansoutdoors]

Good job guys. I haven't gotten out ice fishing yet, but it looks like a good time.

[@johnblackie646]

Congratulations that’s awesome, I admire your dedication, that steelhead was a tank ! Keep on keeping on and Best of luck always and thanks for sharing your videos.

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks John!

[@ACEoSPADES2003]

john blackie i

[@carlpen850]

That spots no secret... I've fished there since 1961... grew up on Walnut St and was a total "bay rat"... old man Smith or Smitty watched me grow up... I still miss him.

[@bigmoe6292]

Another good video ! Looking forward to seeing you in the top ten on the next one. Good luck.

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@mathewsnow8981]

I admire your hunting and fishing videos and wish I could have met you when you were in Erie to shake your hand keep up the good work and videos

[@AdamFreeboro]

Wind is pretty much always a factor up here. I was out there Saturday, in some of the furthest huts out, we got out there way before the tournament started. Perch bite was ok, nothing crazy.

[@zachary8144]

Man wish I saw you can't wait to actually see you fishing

[@fishingmn4517]

its freaking july...... and i'm teasing myself with hardwater videos! why cant it be winter..... Nice job on the video btw love the steelhead!

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@LUNGBUSTERLUNGBUSTER]

Freakin Awesome! CONGRAT'S! Way to start your tournament career with a 1st place showing and Lunker to boot!

[@SuperDiesel71]

Nice job John. Beautiful steelhead!

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

thanks!

[@tabrown01]

Good job on the video, John.

[@joesteen9742]

Great job!

[@charlesmacek2447]

I should have entered. My 10 fish weighed out at nearly 7 1/2 pounds when I had them weighed at Poor Richards that day. Oh well, was still a great day for me. Nice video.

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Nice haul! The final tourney is back at presque isle. Hopefully the ice keeps!

[@babaybluegill3273]

wow!!! good work!

[@randywalentoski551]

I would have teamed up with for the the tournament. I gonna head for Kahle tomorrow the 25th.

[@lukesizemore542]

Nice steelhead buddy!!!👍

[@detectingrodsandreels2445]

Damn. Some slab perch. Great eating

[@carson54444]

Amazing trout and an amazing release!

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

thanks!

[@johne9349]

Why let the steelhead go I enjoy eating them awesome video keep them coming

[@matthewjames2649]

Ty4sharing.. I live here.. nice bro..

[@johnkendall3616]

Love watching your videos. I live too far south to ice fish. Even if we have ice it isn't safe.

[@pennsylvaniajigs7414]

Great video

[@user-iw5ln8jl8k]

Nice job John,, I was right up the road and didnt even know there was a tourney

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@southeastohiooutdoor]

Congrats my son is heading up this weekend if the ice is still good

[@TheDman22088]

Looks like the typical NY steelhead. Very Nice fish!! I live in PA but spend a lot of time fishing in NY. You ever tried ice fishing or fishing the salmon run up in Pulaski NY John? I've been watching your videos for years. Always look forward to them. Keep up the good work!

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks! I have never fished for salmon in NY. Maybe someday.

[@LemonRiverOutdoors]

That steelhead was awesome!

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

thanks!

[@roberthumes3008]

I grew up fishing that same spot grandmother lives on east 2nd street hows the ice I was thinking about taking the ride down this weekend

[@quickshot2499]

Nice vid keep um up

[@liamthomas3666]

7:55

[@kylesmithvt]

Love the videos always excited to watch!! Quick question What ice rod do you use? Both in-line and spinning rods look the same, nice rods.

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks! I use mostly tickle sticks by 13 fishing. I have 3 of them different sizes. I also have an HT Ice Blue rod also.

[@kylesmithvt]

Thanks for the reply!! Im going to check them out!

[@daviddunlap6358]

Never tried ice fishing looks Like fun except for the wind

[@clacoe308]

John, thanks for another great video. The reel on one of your outfits doesn't look like a traditional spinning reel. If I may ask, what type of reel is it? Does it provide and advantage over a traditional spinning reel? Thanks, CSL

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks! Its an inline reel. Its called the black betty by 13 fishing. I got it for finesse fishing on light bite panfish. I like how I can hold it in my hand and it does not twist the line as much as a spinning reel. I only use it on my smallest rod and its the only one I have. Although, I have caught a 6-7 lb largemouth once under the ice with it. I do not think there is much of an advantage over a traditional reel. Just more preference on handling and feel. with maybe a slight advantage of a little bit less line twist.

[@clacoe308]

Leatherwood Outdoors Thanks Jon. I went back and watched your gear video as well. I like the freefall feature which I noticed in the Presque Isle video. Reminded me somewhat of a center pin; I like the idea of more precise depth control on the fall. I can't thank you enough for doing what you do on both channels. Thanks again, tight lines, CSL

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@scottbaker-ScottyB]

What the difference between a steelhead and a coho salmon fish ?

[@randymoss6343]

February 3rd is pymatuning trail blazers tourney

[@behindenemylines3361]

Awesome - well done! BTW-wasn't your hands frozen (I noticed you didn't have gloves on)?

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks! I was moving around drilling holes by hand so I was pretty warm the whole day. I probably walked over 2 miles on the ice that morning.

[@natemalak6248]

When is the next tourney and where is it, I live in butler PA and I would love to join one of those tourneys

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

The next tournament for the WPA Hardwater Series is on February 3rd at Kahle Lake on the border of Clarion and Venango Counties.

[@WALKINGWITHFIREMUSIC]

when is the next tourney on presque isle bay? how does one sign up?

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

check out the Western Pa Hardwater Series on facebook for up to date times and locations of tourneys. Registration is on location.

[@xXADAM62AXx]

Congrats!!! What is the legal size limit for steelhead at Erie?

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Thanks! I think 15 inches but I am not sure.

[@dakotaclark6909]

Yes it’s 15 inches, I’m always fishing up there.

[@jeffree6996]

Anyone catching perch this week in the bay? (Feb 4th). I live near pymatunning. Been doing good on craps n gills but I'm heading to Erie for 4 days to do nothing but ice fish. Any info on where and how deep would be nice. Also any info on catching steel and browns through ice? I'd like to spend a day doing that

[@mikeysfishingfuntime5070]

How thick was the ice at this tournament?

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

hmm I am thinking it was at least 12"

[@mikeysfishingfuntime5070]

@@Leatherwoodoutdoors woah!!! seriously??? I think Lake Arthur only got up to about 6" last February.

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

@@mikeysfishingfuntime5070 Depends on where you were at on the bay. Same with arthur. rains really hurt south of erie. But ice didnt last long after this tournament on the bay.

[@tiranutsunanta1717]

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[@jusnuts1443]

At 8:09.... Jimmy Hoffa??

[@jakehenry9162]

Hiya, that's some good fishing, started a little slow, but finished big,lol, can you use turtle food for bait? My daughter feeds her turtle these maggot like small worms, the turtle goes nuts for these,gets them at the pet store,just thought they'll be awesome for perch, anywayz keep fishin, good luck, .shakyjake out!

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Yes, I believe turtle food can be used as bait. I will look into it. Thanks!

[@qmcret.6163]

That was a nice rainbow. Technically not a steelhead since it never went to sea. Steelhead are andronomous fish and must live part of their life cycle in salt water. Therefore the fish in the great lakes area are not true steelhead. Nice trout though.

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

Yeah, I never got that either. Everyone around here calls them steelhead too. I sometimes say either one.

[@garywhelton9304]

You would have kicked ass if you had a partner . To bad you couldn't have used that trout

[@TheSatyr]

cool man. I live in Ft Wayne, IN - Would love to get in one of these. Message me if you need a partner, sometime!

[@carlpen850]

@ The Satyr... well I'm sure you must fish the headwaters of the Maumee River... I lived in the "area" for over 13 years and experienced lots of great fishing... but we have real good lunker perch fishing here in Erie especially if you know what you're doing. Erie Pa is at least a 5 hour drive from from Ft Wayne which is a long way to travel for a days fishing... and you can't go by on-line fishing reports... you actually need someone here who fishes a lot to give you a true up to date report. Today is March 4th and "ice off" is underway... we usually have excellent perch fishing from all the piers (no boat necessary) starting around St. Patrick's Day right through the month of April. A google earth search will give you an idea of how great our area is for fishing... just google Presque Isle State Park and Bay... it truly is a fisherman's paradise and I have it in my back yard. We have just about everything here... perch plenty in the 11 to 12 inch range, some of the biggest Crappies I seen anywhere, 5 pound smallmouth, lots of largemonth, white bass just like the lunkers I pulled out of the Maumee, lots of steelhead and big brown trout (but they usually split and go out on the lake by the end of April and our walleye fishing has been nothing less than spectacular the last few years and is still improving. If you're serious about wanting to check it out... I'll give you any info you want

[@TheSatyr]

Thanks for the information! I have not actually fished any good spots on Maumee... I obviously know the Maumee runs through here to and through OH - but where abouts do you fish it? I'm pretty new to trying to target Perch and the EYES but am trying to learn what I can! I'd love to make a trip out there to Presque Isle . Send me a message as a reply

[@jasonnies]

What is your name on ice shanty? Mine is pullinslabs. Pm me if u wanna fish sometime. I mainly fish presque isle but always looking for a fishing buddy and will go anywhere in the area!

[@Leatherwoodoutdoors]

My name on iceshanty is Leather.

[@derickyjr5904]

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[@WALKINGWITHFIREMUSIC]

when is the next tourney on presque isle bay? how does one sign up?

[@WALKINGWITHFIREMUSIC]

when is the next tourney on presque isle bay? how does one sign up?

[@WALKINGWITHFIREMUSIC]

when is the next tourney on presque isle bay? how does one sign up?

[@WALKINGWITHFIREMUSIC]

when is the next tourney on presque isle? how does one sign up?