Unexpected Catch while Fishing (Calgary, AB)

[@AnglingSpiders]

We also had a great day on eagle lake! We caught quite a few walleye as well as a couple of pike. Keep the videos coming!

[@AdamBuley]

Will do! Thanks :)

[@robertoleary978]

Hey Man, nice fishing. What kind and How heavy was that jig head?

[@kevinoneil74]

Nice video! I’m definitely hitting that lake this year I was told to use a silver and orange crock on the bow

[@AdamBuley]

I definitely recommend going to Eagle Lake. I'm going to try to make a video on the Bow River this year. The trout out of that river are absolutely insane.

[@Jadesfishing]

great video! usually i thought the algae bloom would have been worse that time of year! maybe ill see ya next time im out there on my yak! I need to start making more videos

[@AdamBuley]

It usually gets bad around July-August. I only go once or twice a year so I don't have the lots of experience on this lake. Thanks for showing love on the video, I just checked out your channel. Love to see other small youtubers posting fishing videos in Calgary!

[@ReelinwithJ]

Nice video man.. hoping to see more vids soon. Tight lines!

[@AdamBuley]

Thanks J! Definitely will be posting more!

[@jigoutdoors8146]

cant complain about them numbers! i do lots of fishing but im northern alberta. those are nice looking fish for such easy access ! as for info on the fishing... just take care of the fish and have a goodtime man. but so jellin about them numbers lol

[@AdamBuley]

Unreal fishing here man! If you ever find yourself in or near Calgary, the lake is located about 2 minutes outside of Strathmore. But yeah the quantity of fish here is insane!

[@cornertankcorner]

What is that rod? Looks like Berkley Lightning rod but wondering about the specs?

[@dcfarouk]

Loved your video, also you honest replies. You can make many videos starting from the basics regarding stuff related to fishing in calgary and nearby areas as by the mountains. Thank you and keep it coming. I can see a good start here

[@AdamBuley]

I appreciate it, thanks for the kind comment. Didn't expect this video to get 1000+ views. (I know it's not a lot but it actually inspired me to keep uploading). More videos definitely coming in the near future! :)

[@tannerplays6656]

I Ice Fish here all the time and once pulled out my biggest pike. Haven't gone in summer but wondering if it's any different in summer. Stay safe.

[@AdamBuley]

I personally catch more fish during summer. I've only gone a few times during winter but I've never caught more than 5 in a day.

[@tannerplays6656]

@@AdamBuley Cool thanks

[@stefanhudson2186]

whats this lake called loved the vid🙂

[@AdamBuley]

Eagle Lake. Near strathmore. Goodluck!

[@kamarte]

Àdam you brought back very sweet memories to me with this video, thanks bro! Eagle lake was my favorite spot for many years when I was in Calgary. I was wading and it was very fun and productive. Just was wondering, have you ever caught any burbot or perch there?

[@AdamBuley]

Yeah it's definitely unreal fishing at this lake. I've never caught any burbot or perch, have you managed to catch any of those species from this lake?

[@kamarte]

I did not catch any burbot or perch myself. I always used lures and am not sure if burbot can be caught that way. Since you were using smelts was curious to know. Man it was a great place! sometimes I used to go there 2-3 times a week..... late in the Spring and early Summer, used to go there after work till past 11 pm, as long as there was enough lights.... being wading in those thick weedy waters that late and dark and alone was something forever... If you have not used topwater lures yet, try it this summer... Pikes love them and its thrilling to see them explode specially after sunset... Tight line !

[@retrovibez1176]

Kam Arte best way to get burbot is to find the deepest parts of the lake and drop down a little jig or something. Helps to put a worm on too

[@kamarte]

@@retrovibez1176 Thanks ReTrO VIBeZ for the advice.

[@AdamBuley]

@@retrovibez1176 I will give it a try when I record another video at eagle lake. I'll mention your name if it works! :) Thanks for the tip.

[@Rubiks454]

Are you just letting the lure sink to bottom and let it bounce there for a while till you get a bite then spoon back?

[@AdamBuley]

Yes pretty much. I have tried to cast a jig head a few feet from the kayak then slowly twitch/jig it back towards me and that works too. But if I jig right next to my boat they also bite, and I tend to prefer this so I don’t get caught on any weeds.

[@Rubiks454]

Thanks for sharing. Would like to go give a try

[@dukelukeum]

What is the name of this Lake? - Curious Local

[@AdamBuley]

Eagle lake, just outside of Strathmore. Thanks for the comment!

[@Bigmonke146]

@@AdamBuleyfirst time seeing someone fish there “on KZbin”. I caught a 36” pike in eagle lake.

[@Itzlumber]

Are boats with motors allowed on this lake?

[@AdamBuley]

Yes, the boat launch is a little bit shallow though. So be careful. I’ve seen guys with big boats submerge half their truck just to get their boat in the water.

[@gregb8824]

Idk, fingers in gills?

[@MikeMaxwell-jn8us]

Exactly…this is a perfect example of what not to do when releasing fish

[@nikkilevi12]

Great video! I’m used to fishing the bow, mind if I ask what lures you used on this lake?

[@AdamBuley]

Absolutely! I use an assortment of size 9 suspending rapala jerkbaits. I personally find shiny colored lures produce the most fish at this lake. You can see the lure I was using in one of the clips (2:17). If lures don't work, red&white spoons should do the trick. And finally if all else fails, bring out a jig and put a minnow on; never fails to do the trick. Best of luck!

[@vinylnewbie3032]

where did you launch your kayak? is there a public parking? thanks...

[@AdamBuley]

Vinyl Newbie Coming from Calgary, I take the number 1 highway all the way down, once you pass stathmore I turn right on range road 245, follow that road all the way down and you’ll run into the boat launch and parking. Hard to miss! Best of luck if you try out this lake

[@vinylnewbie3032]

@@AdamBuley thanks bro... im gonna buy an inflatable boat(mariner 4 by intex) and try this lake by the weekend. I have no space for a kayak. Did you use a steel leader on your Badger lake vid? What's your rod reel set up? Thanks...

[@HuyFishin]

LMAO i got the same canadian kayak anglers decal on the side of my kayak. Do you still do any filming?

[@AdamBuley]

Yes! Once I find some time I'll be filming another video hopefully within the next week or two. Thanks for the comment!

[@evanbreakey7502]

Where on the lake are you and what time of year?

[@AdamBuley]

This is Eagle Lake; a couple minutes outside of Strathmore. The footage used in the video was shot on June 13, 2018. Fishing is usually very productive from the beginning of the season until around July. Mid summer the lake has so much blue algae it's almost impossible to fish from shore and still somewhat difficult on a boat/kayak. Hope this helps!

[@BootTrackStories]

Perfect day for kayak fishing 👍 New sub here

[@kevinzeng2430]

What is this lake called

[@tcz7742]

I live in Calgary what lake are you on?

[@AdamBuley]

Eagle lake, right by Strathmore!

[@brianquan7218]

How deep were you fishing for walleye haven't hit this lake in a while but I've heard the fishing has changed a bit.

[@AdamBuley]

In the video I was fishing in about 6-8 feet of water. You could probably fish a bit deeper. The Lake is pretty shallow even in the middle. May of 2018 was the first time I've personally fished at Eagle so I couldn't tell ya if the fishing has changed throughout the years. Best of luck! :)

[@damienchase171]

Ice fishing you wanna sit at 10-15feet depends and open water is roughly the same unless theres been a storm through then they will be around 20-25 sometimes 30 pike are all over

[@matthill2797]

Your the first person I’ve seen in Alberta that doesn’t toss every single fish back into the water by throwing them. 😂

[@AdamBuley]

Yeah I've seen so many people throw fish back in the water like a football. Not quite sure why that's necessary. Thanks for the funny comment, made me laugh LOL

[@matthill2797]

Yeah, It’s not really necessary. You know have you ever fish Twin Lake near Lloydminster? It’s a great fishing spot and a great scuba diving spot, but the water’s so cold Lol. You can catch Burbot, Pike, and I think you can catch some Yellow Perch in there too. Overall it’s a great spot to fish, sorry if I’m recommending a spot you’ve already been to but I just discovered your channel and haven’t seen most videos but this one was great! Keep it up!

[@AdamBuley]

Leonidas The Great The one in Saskatchewan? I just searched it on google maps and if I found the same one you’re talking about; I definitely can’t say I’ve fished there. Seems like a far drive, must be worth it if you’re a local in Calgary!

[@matthill2797]

Adam Valentine, yeah that’s the one it’s right off the border between Alberta and Saskatchewan but it’s work fishing there. If you fish the reeds right off the left side of the dock your sure to catch a pike.

[@Rokoroks1]

which lake was this?

[@AdamBuley]

Eagle Lake, Alberta. Just outside of Strathmore

[@users8298]

Did you go ice fishing this winter?

[@AdamBuley]

No I haven't. I'm thinking about going and filming but I'm not sure how interesting of a video that'll produce!

[@users8298]

@@AdamBuley I went to Langdon 3 weeks ago and caught pike 70 cm. Went this weekend again and nothing. I like to keep the fish (legally of course) as I love fresh fish

[@damienchase171]

Best time for this lake I find is winter time just gotta watch for thin spots or so I've been told

[@AdamBuley]

For me it's opposite, I do much better fishing in the warm seasons

[@damienchase171]

I have do more summer fishing there maybe ill see you out there 1 of these days

[@damienchase171]

Also guy from the fishing hole in Calgary showed me a 46inch pike caught out of eagle last fall

[@bonnietan9831]

do you mind telling me. how deep where you fish?

[@AdamBuley]

Probably 5-6 feet deep, I’d be surprised if it was deeper than that. Hope this helps!

[@arvinaria3614]

Wow good catch man, I've started fishing since last year and got addicted to it lol. Been watching alot of videos but im grateful coming across your video. I've never seen someone be this honest and helpful specially with comment replies, thanks and keep it up. I'm in Calgary and interested in trout fishing, do you have and suggestion about where to go and what to use? Thanks

[@AdamBuley]

arvin aria Haven’t fished at too many places for trout but the two places that produced the most fish for me were of course the Bow River and Blood indian reservoir by Hanna. Last summer I’ve been meaning to make a video on the bow river but I never ended up getting to it. My go to spots are Policeman flats or anywhere south of the city. (Fish Creek and under Glenmore bridge I’ve had success at) I use size 7 Brown trout color countdowns and I always fish in deep rapids! Might just be me but I almost never catch anything out of the Bow River in slow moving water. Rapids are your best bet. I don’t fly fish so I can’t give you any advice there. Blood Indian is a bit of a drive but they stock that body of water with thousands of trout every year multiple times in the summer. I used to catch 15+ a day but the last time I went I only caught 2 small brown trout and 2 carp (invasive species of carp, forgot the name). Hopefully this helps! Thanks for the kind comment and best of luck!!

[@arvinaria3614]

@@AdamBuley great tips, thanks Adam. Looking forward to see more videos .

[@94Elantra]

Eagle Lake! That’s where I kayaked for the first time lol.

[@AdamBuley]

First time for me as well!

[@thanhlam3716]

Can you tell me a lake name please

[@AdamBuley]

Eagle Lake! Couple minutes outside of Strathmore.

[@quinnengel5164]

Was this eagle lake?

[@AdamBuley]

Yep! Just outside of Strathmore

[@badger_ark6874]

dude fished thare before great video

[@thenorthernfisherman6161]

heck yeah eagle is one of the best places to fish i once caught 132 fish in one 5 hour session there

[@AdamBuley]

More than I ever caught, I think my PB for this lake in one entire day (6-8 hours) was 87 fish. Insane that you caught 132 in one hour!!

[@redmondtuck5988]

What is the lake called

[@AdamBuley]

Eagle Lake

[@OutlawPhotography]

Aye, is that 32nd? Are we basically neighbors?

[@AdamBuley]

dork_Ltd RC the road at the beginning of the video is 68th street. (Just right before memorial) Pretty close though!

[@badger_ark6874]

love your content i will be recemending to friends

[@ethannudd3762]

What lake is that?

[@AdamBuley]

Eagle Lake, just outside of Strathmore

[@nassa5367]

Can u tell me why when u catch a fish u put in back in the water

[@AdamBuley]

The lake is catch and release only.

[@nassa5367]

Adam Buley wait soo what is the point than

[@AdamBuley]

​@@nassa5367 I just enjoy fishing. I don't need to keep the fish to have a good time. I'm planning on uploading a catch and cook if that's what you prefer! :)

[@nassa5367]

Adam Buley catche and cook hell yeah but were are u going to do the catch and cook video like in Calgary because I really want to do fishing in Calgary but idk were to go

[@AdamBuley]

@@nassa5367 I'm not sure where yet. I might try at Glenmore Reservoir!

[@Fishinguy962]

So what was the unexpected catch??? Small pike and walleye are pretty normal for that shitty slough of a lake

[@kaidenphan8028]

What lake is this

[@AdamBuley]

Eagle Lake

[@francislydz4234]

yow why you fish and you just let it go?

[@AdamBuley]

Lake is catch and release only. Also the water quality isn’t the greatest so I personally wouldn’t eat any fish out of this lake.

[@hammer300rum8]

Fishing the wrong spot. Sw corner is by far the best

[@howtovideos7948]

So what was the unexpected catch here cause I never saw anything surprising? Oh and fyi the walleye you called big are tiny. Try catching 18 lbs. Walleye they are big walleye. We catch them that big all the time in Hay Bay.

[@AdamBuley]

Appreciate the comment, have a great day buddy. I hope to catch 18 pound walleye like you one day!

[@howtovideos7948]

@@AdamBuley yeah that's ontario fish so you would have to travel bud. Deseronto Ontario is called Walleye world. It's the best walleye fishing on the planet. I'm pretty sure the world record walleye came from those waters. It's part of Lake Ontario. Hay bay. I'm sure if you searched walleye world haybay you would see some massive walleye.

[@fishertech]

58 fish in a day!?!?!?!?!?!? Holy shit nice dude. I just started fishing in calgary and none of the lakes and the bow have given me more than 3 fish in a day. Good video quality too hope to see you post more!

[@AdamBuley]

Nagulan Nathan Yeah, the place I fished in the video is called Eagle lake, 2 minutes outside strathmore. I definitely recommend it if you want to catch lots of walleye. The lake is really shallow and has thick weeds so if you’re going shore fishing it may be quite difficult. Thanks for the comment I’m definitely going to film another video! Best of luck!!

[@fishertech]

@@AdamBuley oops, didn't see the reply but gotcha thanks for the tips man. Would the walleye still bite if I went there this weekend? It hasn't been fished out over the summer or nothing right? I could get my kayak and go if it's a little warmer

[@fishertech]

@@AdamBuley thanks a bunch

[@fishertech]

@@AdamBuley I'm on my way there in a bit, do you think fishing without a kayak is doable?

[@AdamBuley]

I haven't shore fished at eagle so I don't want to give you false information. Honestly, I do think you'll catch fish from shore but like I said before, there are lots of weeds and the water is so shallow you'd probably have a much better experience in a kayak. I've seen many people wade in that lake so that may also be an option.

[@HighcountryFlylife]

brilliant videos mate, please check out my footage when you can and if you like what you see please subscribe cheers

[@nathanscandibrit7202]

I thought it was against fishing regulations to fish with minnows as bait in Alberta? Btw these lakes around Calgary are good for fishing and there not all filled up with trout like Bow River it Good job🎣

[@AdamBuley]

Some lakes in Alberta allow the use of dead minnows. It's against regulations to fish with live minnows though, maybe that's where you got confused? Thanks for the comment Nathan!!

[@burgzbb558]

Basically only ES1 zone you can’t use baitfish. As s general rule the rest of the province bait fish is allowed with the exception of certain lakes.

[@Pskawt]

Stop holding them vertical. They have never felt full gravity their entire life. Then you put their entire body weight on their spine. Not good

[@AdamBuley]

Sounds good! I will keep this in mind. Thanks for the tip.

[@waves42069]

eagle lake smells like shit now, its a complete shit hole

[@kayden5414]

Live there

[@AdamBuley]

I don't live in Strathmore, I live in the closest city to it; Calgary.

[@kayden5414]

Yea I live in Calgary too that’s what I was trying to say because you said just outside of Calgary

[@NoorFatimaAlzahra]

What lake is that?

[@AdamBuley]

Mhadarat Islamia Eagle Lake. Less than 5 min from strathmore

[@Hank460]

Witch lake is this?

[@AdamBuley]

Eagle lake, few minutes outside of strathmore