Searching for GIANT Panfish in a TINY lake!

[@gregoryschmidt1233]

What a beaut. I've only ever gotten into crappies like that a couple times, and it was on a private lake in north-central Wis that doesn't see much pressure. We caught them on fly rods with poppers, and was that a thrill to battle crappies that size on light fly rods. Gotta be so careful when they get to that size. They don't call them paper-lips for nothing.

[@lukejohnson4943]

Thanks I love your videos

[@JoeNajorFishing]

Great job finding them. You worked hard for that crappie and definitely worth it.

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

It's a battle sometimes but sure worth it!

[@stan2207lang]

I'm always upset after I watch your most recent videos because then I have to wait a whole week till you post again Great videos👌

[@daveulrich4623]

Awesome. He smoked that thing!! Pretty rare to see a fish strike move the rod tip like that on video. So cool.

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

You bet! He came in hot!

[@mikegass3796]

Vexilar & Humminbird both have really good I.R. but, theres times i have to move because of to much interference from other units. Was good of you to mention interference.

[@joe1071]

14" bluegill? I'd be fishing that lake like CRAZY!

[@JustinHallowesOutdoors]

definitely enjoyed. that's a nice lake to keep in your back pocket. maber try 2 to 4 fow, next time you go.

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Really!? That shallow I guess I could try..

[@JustinHallowesOutdoors]

@Wisconsin Fisherman yes. but late ice.

[@drdavewi]

That was one nice crappie!

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

You bet it was! Thanks for watching Dave!

[@brookinsfishing]

Well done on the absolute mega slab. There is really nothing like pulling one of those through the hole!

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

It is an awesome feeling!

[@davidosberg7154]

Beautiful crappie bud!! Keep these vids coming

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Thanks man! I will!

[@CTRFishing]

15.5'" Wow that's a giant! Great to see giant Crappies like that up by you!

[@joanninda255]

Will see you next time!

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

You bet!

[@maswinadventure]

Nice Content Dude, Beautiful Place And Awesome ! Hello im from Indonesia jossssss

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Hello there! Thanks for watching!

[@reelangling9108]

Absolutely beautiful crappie my man, congrats!

[@robertlocke5427]

Nice one

[@dougwalton4831]

Awesome video as usual. So just got a call from my brother & he reserved a cabin at Jackson's lakeside on little st Germain 2nd week of may . Maybe we could hook up & do a day on the water while we're up in the north woods

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Hey that would be sweet! Good luck out there!

[@smacknstack]

Awesome vid! What county!?

[@shanestamball1886]

Glad I live in PA, 12-16" crappie are common here, I feel sorry for you. Your 15.5 first crappie was so skinny. 4lb crappie are regular occurrences when we get safe ice.

[@southdakotaboysoutdoors5849]

How far do you live from spencer I was at spencer today

[@natesanderson2548]

Can you do a video over your best crappie or bluegill jigs

[@fishlovme]

There's no such thing as a 13, 14 inch bluegill around here. State record was 12 inches and that was caught on Green Bay, of all places! But I believe you when you say there are some nice bluegills, but probably more lie 10 inchers than 14

[@raymondcieslak8822]

Agree, I caught a 13.5 in redear sunfish in AZ. Weighed 2.5lbs. no 13 or 14 in WI biggest I ever caught in WI was 11.5 in gill in minocqua

[@jonh3749]

I have seen a few 12s caught in Bayfield County. 13 would not be impossible. 14 would be hard to believe.

[@The-Capitalist]

The state record goes by weight, not length.

[@SteveC810]

State records are by weight only. Ive caught 13-13.5" gils in michigan but never a 14.

[@The-Capitalist]

@@SteveC810 13+? Holy crap… I’ve never seen one close to that. Only 12”.

[@razriceaugers]

BANG!

[@JacksonBaumgartOutdoors]

Beautiful crappie man, and way to let it go well said about releasing those trophy fish! I would have been tempted to put it on the wall honestly. If you ever want to team up with me and get out on the Mississippi River backwaters let me know 👍

[@The-Capitalist]

Your content is excellent Jackson! Keep up the good work!!!

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

I might have to take you up on that!

[@penguin12902]

These days you don't need to keep it to put it on the wall. Measure it up and get good pics and you can get a replica that looks just as good as a real taxidermy.

[@planetplutostudios2519]

Don’t find videos this good these days.

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Thank you I put a lot of effort into them!

[@golfishuntim]

Nice work. That’s exactly why I release the big fish as well. I want the next angler to have the excitement of catching a monster. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@dice44]

I just caught a 21 inch northern pike on a little jig and waxy lol

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Heck yeah!

[@josephtheisen7980]

Is there a reason for the blue lense you use on your big camera? It's just kinda weird when it switches from that to your go pro that looks so clear and vibrant.

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

It's to totally different camera no lenses filter

[@gman77gas]

Break out the old green light!

[@mitchkayla9195]

They are killer

[@The-Capitalist]

Congratulations on that crappie!

[@isellcatlitter]

some times you get em, some times you don't.... Beautiful crappie tho...

[@owenmiller6650]

Do u mind if I ask what lake thst is

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

It’s a northern Wi pothole lake no name

[@pfsloan2597]

You don't have to whisper, when the scope shows fish.

[@seanhoefferle4076]

You should tell me that lake 😉😉

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Haha right...

[@farsideoutdoors2023]

I would like to connect with you- idk if your familiar with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Fishing Association but I coach for one of the teams in New Richmond Wisconsin when I’m not fishing or hunting myself. Under Farside I help promote the Youth Angling Sports with the head coach, it’s a lot of fun to fish with them. I’d really like to do a project with you!

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Hey! Shoot me an email and we can chat more! Sounds fun! Mrkyletyree @gmail .com

[@jakehewitt462]

Sooo whats the name of the lake 😏

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

This one is non disclosed unincorporated

[@fishingwithenergy4918]

Awesome Crappie!! It’s great to put them back! I always put monsters back! My brother just caught a 8 pound lake trout put him back down there hole! You can watch the video on my channel

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Heck yeah nice fish!

[@MoElk_Outdoors]

Great video! I’ve been doing some ice fishing on my channel if you want to check it out! Nothing better than being on the ice. 🤙🏻

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

right on!

[@joe1071]

Plus you just don't want to eat a big donkey like that. Not the best eating. And if you care about toxins, the bigger and older a fish, the more bioaccumulation of toxins

[@ivybible3293]

Vid is wack

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Thanks!