Nice fish...no joke. Shame though that it was on 12 lb test and not higher, huge fish like that tend to use up all their energy in long fights and about 1 in 4 dies from exhaustion within a day after the release, even if it swims away.
I love jigging for lake trout. Much preferred over trolling / down-riggers, where I tend to get bored. I've had the most success with using 2 oz lead head jigs tipped with 3-4" white tube jigs. Using an 8' heavy action rod with ~ 12 lb. test. For some reason, white has worked the best for me, but that could be just the particular waters I fish.
Well, you won't find a jig like that in a store! this one was kind of pieced together with a lead head and an old purple jig. We normally use large swimbaits similar to the Panther Martin Vivif, or a large lead head and an 8" Mag Tail grub like the ones Barlow's Tackle sells. Good luck fishing!
Yes, most definitely all our trophy fish go back in the water, along with 90% of the rest of the fish we catch. We keep very few, but do enjoy some 3-4 pounders throughout the season!
@cheleigh10 spoken like a true fishermen :) much respect for letting go its ok to keep some of the smaller ones but the big boys you let go to spawn and make babies
This particular fish was caught on a 2 oz lead head with a purple rubber tail. We also use blue or white tails and have had success on all of them. This year we also had success later in July using 10oz shads that were designed for Cod fishing in the ocean.
dog looks hungry...
whiteboy7890 1 month ago
Looks like fun!
OptimisticLifestyle 1 month ago
Nice fish...no joke. Shame though that it was on 12 lb test and not higher, huge fish like that tend to use up all their energy in long fights and about 1 in 4 dies from exhaustion within a day after the release, even if it swims away.
Xrposiedon 1 month ago
awesome fish and nice release, well done!
uomorana71 2 months ago
lol 30 lbs maybe
ceclayden 2 months ago
awesome video. awesome experience
kylemonkey 3 months ago
hahahaha that little digs like "holy fuck its jaws" :P
beautiful catch and nice to see those trophy's put back
mcknighter23 4 months ago
beheameth
HEHRFISHOHOLIC 5 months ago
2 words. holy crap
jrwemw1999 6 months ago
fishzilla
rawdog42 7 months ago
that is one big trout
SusyLee10 8 months ago
I love jigging for lake trout. Much preferred over trolling / down-riggers, where I tend to get bored. I've had the most success with using 2 oz lead head jigs tipped with 3-4" white tube jigs. Using an 8' heavy action rod with ~ 12 lb. test. For some reason, white has worked the best for me, but that could be just the particular waters I fish.
Jason99942 8 months ago
nice // C nR catch release
flyfish31 9 months ago
Nice fish mate,dosent look like a 50 tho
stemcmillan1 9 months ago
Nice Fish, nice Video and i love the curious looking Jack Russel. Greetings from Germany
Hackmannhasstaudi 10 months ago
wow u were very calm i wouldve been spazzing
glenandgibbert 11 months ago
Well, you won't find a jig like that in a store! this one was kind of pieced together with a lead head and an old purple jig. We normally use large swimbaits similar to the Panther Martin Vivif, or a large lead head and an 8" Mag Tail grub like the ones Barlow's Tackle sells. Good luck fishing!
cheleigh10 1 year ago
great fish! what kind of jig was that? I'm going on a fishing trip this summer and i'd like to get into something even a quarter that size! lol
Lantzer555 1 year ago
Nice Laker!!!
MrRickjitsu 1 year ago
Very nice vids and beautiful no-kill. Respect.
lorkir 1 year ago
beautiful, take me please. lol
tdolynchuk 1 year ago
tasty fish but even better when let back in the water
saintangerinc 1 year ago 7
@saintangerinc
Yes, most definitely all our trophy fish go back in the water, along with 90% of the rest of the fish we catch. We keep very few, but do enjoy some 3-4 pounders throughout the season!
cheleigh10 1 year ago
@cheleigh10 spoken like a true fishermen :) much respect for letting go its ok to keep some of the smaller ones but the big boys you let go to spawn and make babies
printz4567 10 months ago
@cheleigh10 no kidding when they get 15 + pounds they don't taste very good at all
benkerr69 6 months ago
thats so cool i wish i could get one that big
outdoorhommer 2 years ago
I caught a 1,000 lb trout once in this creek by my house. I used my neighbors chihauha for bait.
31AntonioCromartie 2 years ago
@31AntonioCromartie good one less chihuahua... :D
dtvardy 2 years ago
@31AntonioCromartie Fairview Ave. I remember you like fishing.
brettsommer 1 year ago
incredible footing, great release. Awesome catch bud.
micbaca 2 years ago 5
This particular fish was caught on a 2 oz lead head with a purple rubber tail. We also use blue or white tails and have had success on all of them. This year we also had success later in July using 10oz shads that were designed for Cod fishing in the ocean.
cheleigh10 2 years ago
WOW my personal best lake trout is 25 lbs Yukon here I come.... what type of jig did ya use
Muskiekid 2 years ago
what type of jig where u using?
redtoronto 2 years ago
ahhh, man I cant wait to get back for the summer. That is one beutiful fish
aligatorlake 3 years ago