Steelhead Bobber Downs in Small Creek - Spring Run, March 2022

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[@Floatdroppin]

Bro that first fish was leaking you sure it was good to release?

[@FishFray]

Didn't notice it at the time , unfortunately

[@MrDavidlwright]

Yes it was bleeding bad.

[@MrDavidlwright]

Good day.

[@austinnufer9981]

If you watch more of his videos he does that alot or just throws them

[@marciepiper6386]

Came to say the same thing, but didnt seem like he noticed. Or doubt he would have showed it. It happens sometimes, what can ya do. If we were that worried about it we wouldn’t fish

[@northernhookfishing6076]

Nice video! Season will be open here in Ontario Canada soon!!!

[@robsaccoccia6272]

Couple of us wanted to take a trip down there

[@chrisb5023]

Haven't fished pre-opener in years. Really limited on space with season sanctuaries. Nice video man, keep it up!

[@brocone1846]

Nice spot keep it to yourself 👍

[@10thcast52]

Sick!

[@matthewpawley9647]

sad to see fray not use a fly rod anymore especially in a small creek

[@OMG-sh9st]

Spring creek Wa?

[@hmoob-dab-tsi7572]

That’s not a small fish. Good catch from Minnesota

[@jasondecent9167]

Hey Fray I just wanted to say I enjoy the videos great content 👌 learning a lot as I watch each one thanks for the get tips you put out I plan to use some in the future! Keep up the good work

[@tomm2812]

Good to see you again. Best

[@danielbaes1375]

Great video Fray👍👍💕💕

[@mikeramsey451]

Aww man I miss this kind of action. Spent 20 years in Pa, in Colorado now but nothing like winter steelheading!!

[@FishFray]

For sure!

[@nickstojanovic8868]

Nice bunch of catches there. Glad you keep these spots hush hush. A creek of that size east of where i live in ontario with that many fish in it would have 10 guys drifting there. Its nice that you have it all to yourself

[@FishFray]

plenty of guys bouncing around at all the spots!

[@nicholasyebra1988]

Bro teach me your ways

[@arniereyes4426]

where is that place located ? I am happy to know thank you

[@robsaccoccia6272]

Are you fishing in Michigan

[@dylanphillipson9219]

Fish fray on my favorite steelhead creek!!??

[@NoFilterOutdoors]

Your videos have really come a long way Fray. Keep up the good work. Good to see another video! The intro was awesome!!!

[@FishFray]

Thanks !!

[@finnhelppi7821]

Love the video, can’t wait for the rivers to thaw out up here in the U.P. of Michigan.

[@henrytomkowiak2433]

Finn, how long do you think the Big Lake ice will last up there? I was invited up to fish Lakers through the ice, just wondering how soon that opportunity is gonna be available for this winter.

[@finnhelppi7821]

@@henrytomkowiak2433 shoot didn’t see this reply sorry, unfortunately the ice on keweenaw bay isn’t fishable anymore

[@shanebarbeau4557]

Hey Fray, curious what net you're using and its size?

[@FishFray]

It is called a shadow tech net from bass bro/Cabela's , not sure on size

[@teeceecam5497]

Where exactly is this place

[@heroryan7859]

Made in buffalo?: must be colville! I live here

[@juandiegojacinto2700]

Nice video bro I love those bobbers down always a good vídeos amigo🎣💯🐟✌

[@natetessler7506]

Classic spots! Good to see they're still producing. I appreciate you keeping these "off the radar" spots unnamed. I've been enjoying visiting them for years, and hope to be able to take my kids in the near future to spots like these that are relatively lightly pressured.

[@teeceecam5497]

Where is this spot

[@kennethallds6779]

Just wanted to say that you brought back memories that are in my dreams every night. Also tears. You see I moved to southern California in 2005 after I got married and raise a family. My passion was hunting and fishing. Steelhead fishing was however my favorite. My dream was to be able to come back yearly with my children to share with with them the thrill and beauty of northeastern Ohio steelhead fishing. I recognize where you are fishing ,simply because I have fished every tributary on lake Erie from PA to Cleveland. Thank you for this video . I'm sharing it with my teenaged children and friends. Keep em coming. Subscribed and watching. Huntington Beach , CA 👍

[@FishFray]

Hey Nate, I feel like in the last few years there has definitely been an increase in pressure all over, including that area. Still can have quiet days though. I remember a longg time ago you were finishing your masters at UT and posted about some of your work. I'd be curious to hear how your career has ended up! I'm working on my masters right now. Shoot me an email [e-mail] if you see this! Thanks!

[@austinnufer9981]

@@FishFray becuse of people like you there is more pressure in small spots

[@FishFray]

@@austinnufer9981 I wouldn't deny that

[@pdu22]

Nice catch and great to see the steelheads for the new season!

[@chuckgregory9480]

By your self wow. Great job

[@devinknacke3591]

Wish my area could have this looks so fun

[@michaelmartinez8836]

Somewhere here it was mentioned about a fish bleeding bad that was released......if it's not a gill rip which will bleed a kid out pretty dang quick its all good. Mother nature saw fit that fish have the ability to get blood congealed extremely quick. If you get one that's bleeding belly it for a bit and you should see the stain end rather fast. They'll hit a slack spot and it's body will recover fine, it's better than sliding a planer board back in the drink you failed to let recover from the stress of over play or even a bonk on the head along the way. Bleeding sucks for those who don't have an interest in smoking or cooking fish a fresh fish. Ever see a bunch of Steelhead on the stream banks zippered open just for eggs...? ,,, by someone who can't tell a spawned out fish from a male to begin with. Let the bleeder show you they are are okay then thet'll be fine.

[@jacobpaulnorman]

tongue hooking is bad also on trout they will bleed to death like a bass its an artery

[@douglasrichardson2802]

Nice video as always Fray. Great job of some spring steelhead bobber fishing. Hope to maybe see you at the Grand Rapids Michigan show this weekend.

[@jasondavidkirchner]

So proud of all your progress

[@FishFray]

Thanks!

[@bigron8346]

Great video! I'm a spey guy but after watching your video i gotta try a center pin. Thanks for the video!

[@FishFray]

Thanks for watching!

[@karlk.]

Nice video. Great colors on them fish!

[@FishFray]

Thanks!

[@getit8349]

It’s a time where u can tell there’s not much fish in the water or it’s a bad day for fishing when you notice you’re catching the same fish

[@FishFray]

lol, for sure

[@bssaassin1900]

Brooo! That 1st fish should've went to the frying pan or smoker. Anytime you hook a fish deep or towards the gills,carefully inspect the fish 1st. We all make mistakes but that was pretty negligent. Also you guys in the Midwest love to kid yourselves into believing a lake run rainbow is a steelhead lol. Just appreciate you caught a big trout and don't be afraid to keep a hatchery planted trout once in awhile(yes those great lakes trout are mostly planters) especially if it's squirtin blood all over the place.

[@FishFray]

I missed the blood because it was so dark at the time, but looking back at the footage yes that fish should not have been released

[@SoggySleeves]

You have some of the best 3rd-person camera angle placements. I always come away from your videos with a list of things to try in my own videos. Thanks!

[@FishFray]

Thanks!

[@dylanmounsey7515]

I was fishin with a 9’6” in the fall for abit and it was suuuuper fun

[@unbrandednation7699]

Great video and awesome fish. Watch using beads in Erie now. It was deamed illegal back in September of 2021. All baits, flies etc now MUST cover your hooks

[@ryancoleman1]

I've caught the same steelhead 3 times in 3 drifts no joke. Back to back to back drifts and also caught several steelhead and browns over the years twice within 30 mins to an hour or sometimes longer in the same drift run or hole myself. It def does occur!

[@inspectorharrycallahan8658]

Same here, I caught the same Steelie twice in a half hour recently. Hungry boy!! Lol

[@YSOSERIOUS596]

Sometimes smaller water is the way to go.. good job kid.

[@AJ_Ohio]

This is top notch content for sure! Let me me know if you're ever heading to Rocky River Ohio! Would love to fish and learn!

[@DetroitHomeInspector]

I wish you would talk about your set-up more. How many inches down from bobber, size hook. Great stuff.

[@FishFray]

I have some more detailed tackle discussions in previous steelhead videos, I'll probably post another soon

[@ccmusic2249]

Great cinematography man. Loved the video and awesome catches! Is it possible to catch these on the fly?

[@fearedfishy906]

I’ve been waiting for this for so long lol

[@FishFray]

Glad to be back!

[@phillipthefisherman9753]

Those bobber downs are just 🥵

[@chucksgmgarage1116]

Just picked up a Lamiglass Redline 11'3" rod at the Ultimate Sport show in Grand Rapids today could not pass on the price.

[@FishFray]

Nice!

[@bobgiles2971]

Nice fish for sure and have done that a few times in the Ohio streams catching the same fish. Enjoyed the video definitely keep them coming. Hopefully can hit the Vermillion soon

[@FishFray]

Thanks 👍

[@sbsoutdooraction3055]

Stached em 👨🏻

[@kevinkaiser9714]

I bought some spawn from Danny and it is producing lots of fish. What is your most commonly used hook size? I prefer the bloodrun tailouts

[@FishFray]

SIze 8, probably

[@savior5315]

It’s not spring yet. all you fishing youtubers need clickbait though

[@clevelandpinners6694]

Are u doing the Barbie rod tournament

[@FishFray]

Nope, would be fun though

[@danhughes3626]

Wow first fish was amazing..do you fish when water flow is very high with run off

[@FishFray]

Yes I prefer too much water to too little!

[@danhughes3626]

@@FishFray so all this rain is good to go out then

[@variable303]

Hey Fray, are you going to be doing any guide services this year by chance? I'm somewhat new to steelhead fishing and would love to learn the ropes.

[@FishFray]

No guiding this year from me, sorry

[@variable303]

@@FishFray All good man, thanks. Without telling me your spots, what's the best way for someone like me to find creeks in Michigan to fish? I'm currently in Indiana, but I'd love to take a trip out there to explore and scout spots.

[@FishFray]

I would check the DNR fish sticking database for michigan, and use google maps

[@johngill9071]

nice fish. What size bead were you using?

[@FishFray]

8mm

[@Mrs.Paniagua]

Never tried using a fly rod before but it looks like a challenge. I live not even a mile from the PM River in Custer Michigan. I hear Steelhead will be running soon and i want to try. What do you recommend for a starter size center pin and Rod i went to Jays Sporting Goods in Clare and they had a pretty wide selection so i was lost lol.

[@tedtresco5283]

I would go for around 11 to 13 feet for rod and if your fishing big rivers I would go to a 5” reel and if your fishing creeks I would downsize to around 4”

[@FishFray]

I'd agree, an 11 to 13 foot rod and 5 inch reel is what you are looking for

[@laulbad]

great catches! In which US states are you fishing these beauties?

[@ikennaeckrich7653]

ohio

[@FishFray]

Ohio and Michigan

[@aidengatto3083]

Your bobber downs are so good that it inspired me to bring out my camera and tripod and film some. Were you out in eastern Ohio or into pa?

[@FishFray]

Can't say where!

[@emamnoori]

@@FishFray smart

[@jerrysavol1445]

Ohio pa or New york?

[@mrdan1990]

Fray my man, you got fury. Good footage as always. Drop a reply if you can tolerate a tag along viewer. I'm 20 minutes from croton dam on the Muskegon

[@nicholasyebra1988]

Hey fry, what size beads are you using

[@FishFray]

8mm

[@nicholasyebra1988]

@@FishFray AWESOME thank you FREY 👍

[@colemcivor5107]

awesome content creator. people please sub to this man! he deserve it. love all the videos over the years

[@FishFray]

I appreciate it!

[@neekmen603]

Is this in northern michigan?

[@user-yt6kh7sn7r]

Greetings from Russia! It's a great movie. So far, there is a lot of snow and it is cold - 16. There is not muchwhere to catch in the wiring, there is solid ice everywhere.

[@grantdubridge7995]

Is it not solid enough to walk on?

[@user-yt6kh7sn7r]

@@grantdubridge7995 Yes, enough to walk on it. But this is no longer fishing, but luck to catch a fish.

[@grantdubridge7995]

@Валерий Кузьминов try watching Uncut Angling on KZbin. He is in Canada with a lot of ice fishing and getting big fish.

[@user-yt6kh7sn7r]

@@grantdubridge7995 Yes, I know that in Canada the climate is the same as ours, only the fish are smaller. 🙂

[@ruffrize]

We hate Russia.

[@Jacklauderback]

Where is this at is it Michigan?

[@clevelandpinners6694]

Are u running a tournement this year?

[@FishFray]

Nope

[@jasoncotter5647]

Clown. 1st fish was dead 5 minutes after you released it.

[@bssaassin1900]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed. It's kinda disturbing more people didn't notice. At least it wasn't a real,wild steelhead in the PNW.

[@robbybrant]

Come fish the wny

[@FishFray]

Someday!

[@michaeljohnston9830]

I live all of your videos maybe we could go fishing together sometime

[@BillMikesAnglingAdventures]

well done Fray 👍👍 Steelhead not the smartest fish - caught the same fish 2 or 3 times in same day many many times