River Steelhead - bottom bouncing for Chrome

[@austinburger8916]

One of my favorite things about Ivo is his humility. there is so much snobbery/arrogance in the fishing world and Ivo just doesn’t participate! Just an old school italian guy who loves to fish 🤙🔥

[@outdoorsman9384]

Austin Burger ,,,I AGREE AUSTAUN, HE'S A GOOD OLD BOY, GREAT TEACHER FOR OUR RESOURCES😁

[@austinburger8916]

Eric Follendorf absolutely! and just so friendly..had the pleasure of meeting him and claudio his brother. they’re such nice people and we’re so willing to answer my many questions and share their knowledge

[@PinkBlondeBarbiexo]

He is the best such a great man he has helped me so much

[@ossacatiastril4834]

Having a decent trout fishing spot on the shore in winter is a blessing :)

[@chileanmarxist]

Hey ivo, try putting some vaseline on your guides, it repels water and you wont get ice built up.

[@thundermistlures]

thanks for the tip :)

[@759fish]

I bet that fish was saying THANK YOU IVO FOR TAKING OUT THAT HOOK :)

[@bigmanspud5131]

That's A Nice Steelhead Fish You Caught

[@petemoss9693]

Hi IVO . . . What a couple of nice Steelhead - it's so enjoying to watch you fish during the winter months with your hands freezing it's worth it to catch those fish . . . OH and by the way that was my other hook and line on that fish you caught ( lol )

[@johndanielsuk8561]

Keep up the great work Ivo! Thanks for the "no nonsense" vids and the humility. Hope to see you out there one day.

[@dunnellsinthewild8290]

Great day!!!

[@johnmcclurg3325]

Oh my lord that is a beautiful Steelhead👍on the video I always like you videos Ivo

[@VanGuard1020]

Great job ivo! 👍🏽😎

[@outdoorswithwaynek7966]

Great show Ivo and nice steelhead. I fish the same way in the fall for the salmon ran. Thank you for sharing

[@abassam912]

Man, I wish if can go fishing with you one day

[@donnadixon8991]

you know something ivo your 100% right about fishing...about just being out there and enjoying nature in it itself even if you don't catch anything.....just keep it simple..p.s..ivo you know the man right about vaseline...you can lube not only your guides on you rod but all of your rod and reel.. i'v done it for years...just vaseline and 3 in one oil....thank's ivo.........

[@thundermistlures]

...thanks for the tips John :)

[@roberthikade9759]

Great video i love steelhead i catch them in lake Michigan. Your style looks like a hoot. Keep up the great content.

[@ryans6910]

Nice couple of catches there Ivo. Pretty sure that was my hook there in the buck that got away from me.

[@Lion58392]

7:20 that’s what I miss!!

[@scottlouis7785]

It makes you forget the cold doesn`t it

[@randymorris8740]

I got a sting-eye spinner #3 black for my birthday...

[@thundermistlures]

Happy Birthday !!

[@KillerB3145]

Hi Ivo, thanks for the great videos. You've given me so much info about how to fish as a boatless angler. If you can, talk to me about the waders you're running. If you don't want to get into specific brands, I get it. How about the boot bottom and the amount of insulation in them. Thanks again for the most informative channel I've come across.

[@thundermistlures]

...many great brands out there - look for one in your price range - mine was woods brand - here is a video I did which may help you decide on which waders to buy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3qsfHuAqZKco9k

[@HeartOfMetalx11]

Longer leaders get more bites in the clarity the rivers had lately I run 7 to 10 ft 4 to 6 pound leaders 8 when its murkier.

[@alexw.outdoors4269]

Isn't that stringing the fish? It's illegal in Michigan, have to keep it 5 foot or Shorter here

[@filcananglers619]

Hi Ivo is there another place to don’t have a long stairs ? I went to Niagara Glen but going back up is not a joke. Ty.

[@thundermistlures]

very easy access is right in Niagara on the Lake, at Fort George :)

[@PinkBlondeBarbiexo]

Hi evo I have been fishing for steelhead in my river I know they are there cuz they are jumping and migrating up but I am not getting any bites or that I can tell and I’m doing 2 split shot a foot up the line then a size 4 hook to a roe bag and 12 lb mono spider wire line …. I have tryed worms and single eggs on the same rig and have gone 10 trips no fish I have never been so skunked …. Any advice my friend ? Maybe the line is to slack and I’m not feeling the bites ? Or the cold is shutting the bite down …. If fishing was about catching fish I would have quit already 😂 I love your videos

[@thundermistlures]

sounds like you may not be on the bottom? you must bottom bounce along the bottom (unless of course, you are using a bobber/float). I would suggest scaling down to 10 lb mono and using a typical bottom bounce rig - here is one example - good luck!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYvHhpmJZaijrdksi=7h0ORP5qwIMAiGZj

[@PinkBlondeBarbiexo]

@@thundermistlures I have to thank you evo we did it finally I landed a huge silver steelhead I did the 3 way swivel off my 12 pound line with a bigger weight and 6lb maxima leader line to roe bag …. Landed my dream fish today because of your help ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️thank you so much

[@thundermistlures]

@@PinkBlondeBarbiexo That's outstanding!! Congrats on you nice steelhead :)

[@PinkBlondeBarbiexo]

@@thundermistlures I can’t thank you enough 🤗I’m buying a bunch of t turns next week what size would you suggest

[@thundermistlures]

@@PinkBlondeBarbiexo ....for steelhead, I like to use the small size because I am using light line, 10 lb test or lower. If you are going to use 6 lb test line and really want to finesse, then use the extra small size, they are tiny :) The medium size if good as well, but it is a bit bigger, so of you plan on using heavier line, then go for medium size :)

[@alexw.outdoors4269]

Would a small circle hook work? Like a size 6_8 circle

[@thundermistlures]

yes, but remember, do not set the hook when using a circle hook, just start reeling in and the hook will set itself. I like to use larger hooks though, but most people like smaller hooks :)

[@alexw.outdoors4269]

@@thundermistlures thank you! I know they make hooks for salmon/steelhead, but those require you to set the hook, and to do that you have to feel the initial bite. My theory is, since I'm a novice in my family, is to not have to feel the bite itself, but the weight of the fish after, and not have to worry about how hard you set the hook. Thanks again!

[@SalmaxKayak]

Try to say, "THUNDERMIST T-TURN TIED on TIGHTLY TODAY" 3 times fast. I'll bettcha you can't do it 🤣

[@outdoorsman9384]

Hay Evo great video and enthusiasm young man, how old are you now Evo, great motivation your like a 8 th grader with your energy😁🚣👍

[@thundermistlures]

...59 and counting :)

[@wrath231]

What bait are you using ? Couldn't see

[@thundermistlures]

Roe bags (i.e. salmon eggs tied in a sac)

[@brandonmclean58]

does anyone know where you can buy minnows around here? (st catharines/niagara area) I know pete's gets them once in a while but they've never had them anytime Ive gone. They make those things so hard to track down you feel like your trying to buy something illegal.

[@thundermistlures]

if Peters is out, then try Erie Tracker in Port Colborne, otherwise, Dominion Bait (on Dominion road in Fort Erie) is a great choice as well :)

[@chatimer]

the steelhead any good to eat in the Niagara or too much mercury?

[@thundermistlures]

check out the Ontario guide to eating sport fish - free publication on line and it will tell you exactly what is safe to eat or not :)

[@matthewschutt7409]

Ivo I love the concept of the t-turn, but I can’t quite seem to be able to rig it right. I tried bottom bouncing last time I went steelhead fishing with it and every time my rig would come in tangled! Can you help me?

[@thundermistlures]

sounds like it is getting hung up on the reel in, but rest assured, while it is out there fishing, it will be tangle free....however, make sure your tag ends are cut close to the t-turn, so the line won't be able to catch and thus swivel freely

[@antongoncharov3043]

Can anyone tell where is that?

[@LeoC1717]

You should get a bait caster and do a video fishing ponds for bass

[@scubes9174]

@Thundermist Lures I would love to know where you park/fish on shore in the river. I've tried about 5 locations this year and have such a hard time with loosing gear and tackle. I almost have given up trying just because it becomes too time consuming re-rigging and replacing so many hooks, sinkers and t-turns. Unless you are as well but just not showing it on camera.

[@Dmoe4]

Not a FIB Surveillance Van - He didn’t work hard to find that spot, didn’t work at all, a seagull. Showed up one day when he seen people catching fish. 25 years ago nobody came there, we kept it clean, there was much more bank. Now, never been so busy, and the bank has eroded away leaving even less room.

[@GTS_Fanatic]

I feel a lot ppl use small hooks in hopes of gut hooking to make sure they get the fish in. These fish are not small so there is no reason to use small hooks.