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A machete is a great idea - next time! I agree with you on the green sunfish. Very interesting fish to look at. Thank you!

I'll probably run into you sometime at Aldi or some place like that. It seems like we are practically neighbors. I ride by this tunnel when I bike to work and I've always wondered if there were fish in there. Glad to finally get an answer. The backwater area is worth another shot in the future. Thank you!

Thanks!

I was hoping to execute the leave fish for bigger fish plan but it didn't work out. Bowfin have always been elusive for me. I need to spend some time dialing them in. Thank you!

Yes, I believe it is. Had it for a long time. This spot was a nice and convenient find! Thanks for watching!

Thanks, I appreciate the support! Glad to have you on board!

It's a good thing I had a small fish on the line because if it had been a wiper and made a run it would have gone right under the guys boat. A good reason not to fish crowded spots on the weekend! Wipers have been biting pretty good. Not as fire as what you're seeing but still pretty good.

The Wapsi river is my favorite place to catch pike. It's pretty loaded in the northern parts of the state.

@@BackroadsAngling thanks so much

Thanks!

Keep it up and you'll be as successful as John Dalton and Creek fishing adventures. If you've never watched, I recommend it, Highly.

This was a really cool spot. I'm glad I didn't give up after seeing it was overgrown. The spill I took was definitely a funny highlight.

Thanks, I do enjoy Creek Fishing Adventures. Great channel!

Hi, sorry I've been on vacation and out of good wifi for the last week. I do a few things to prevent the clear coat from globing around the mouth. First I put a wire through the eye of the hook and use that wire to hang the popper for drying. This prevents any epoxy from getting inside the eye of the hook. Second, and maybe most importantly, when applying the epoxy use as small amount as you need to cover up the paint. A tiny amount should do the job. For the brush strokes, the epoxy will smooth out as it sets. If you mix the two parts really well and apply the epoxy immediately it should smooth out even it initially you see brush strokes. The epoxy I'm using takes 30 min to set so plenty of time before any brush strokes become permanent.

@@BackroadsAngling Thank you for your input. I will definitely use this information while making my next lure.

If just starting out the first thing I would do would be to find stocking/fishing reports to find lakes and rivers where a lot of wipers are found. If you find a river that has a lot of wipers then throw a jig head with a 3" swimbait or fluke (white and/or chartreuse is best) below spillways or fast moving riffles. Wipers like fast moving or turbulent water so they will be hanging out there waiting for bait fish. If you find a good lake try fishing early mornings or late in the evenings when you are most likely to find them blowing up on the surface. Once you find them throw the same swimbait or fluke I mentioned above or cast a topwater like whopper plopper or popper. Once you spend enough time on a good body of water you will start to learn their habits and find areas where the fish like to concentrate. good luck!

Ohhh that’s makes a lot of sense what about the gear set up 😅

@@selaher8670 medium action rod paired with a reel that has good drag. 20lb braid with a 20lb flour leader for the last 3ft above the jig head.

@@mosey7693 yes this lake has plenty of catfish

Yes it is. I highly recommend it.

I agree, wipers are my favorite freshwater fish. You guys have some nice lakes for catching them over there in Kansas. It's a blast to get them on live bait for sure! Thanks

Thanks, I have plenty of very average days at these spots too. Occasionally I get lucky and stumble onto some good bites. I've never actually seen a muskie mixing in and chasing shad although I wouldn't be surprised if they did on occasion.

Sometimes I come back with less equipment too. This boat is super portable and efficient but the one drawback is the lack of storage space. I tend to drop pliers and lures over the side from time to time. Having the water right below you means no second chances on anything you fumble. Thanks for watching!

Thanks! Definitely put them on the list! They are a blast!

If you get one of the bigger ones they will almost make you feel like you are getting towed by another boat. It's quite a shot of adrenaline when they start boiling that's for sure. Thank you!

Thank you!

When they are boiling like this I keep it within 2-3 feet of the surface. There are a lot of largemouth in this area.

The EFH lures have been working really well for the wipers this year. The size and color is a perfect match the hatch lure for these shad. The A-rig would be interesting when they are schooled up like this. I will try it next time!

I think the guy in the boat would argue that I am fishing near the passage way so he has every right to go through. It's true but I think common respect between anglers would suggest that if someone is sitting on a big school of fish maybe you should pause for a second and wait for things to die down. Or turn on the trolling motor at least instead of the 200hp. Thanks for watching!

Thanks!

I hope you get some rain. We have been dry for a few years but this year it has really turned around! Thanks!

Yes, that one and the next one after that. Both seemed like really good fish. I had a lot of fish come off on this day unfortunately.

You're right it is rare to see them so fired up. I just try to enjoy it as much as I can when it happens because I don't know when I'll see it again! Thanks!

These fish were giving me a serious drag test for sure!

Ya, I think I ended off the last video watching fish out in the middle that I couldn't reach. I learned my lesson that I needed the boat so I could follow them wherever they go. Thanks!

For the first few fish I was using a whopper plopper and for the ones after that I was just using a jig head with a 3 inch swimbait.

Thanks, it was a fun one!

I couldn't agree more. Thanks!

I've never had any problem with the cheaper ones rolling over but it might vary based on the brand. Your friends might have had some gunk in between the spinning tail and the body. Whenever my ploppers get gummed up they have a tendency to roll over. If you use a 2 way swivel to connect the plopper to the main line that also prevents them from rolling over or causing line twists.

​@@BackroadsAnglingSplit ring and barrel Swivel solves your pproblem.

Thanks, I'm glad it plopped after all that work. I've resisted getting an airbrush. Not because of cost but more to be different I guess. I feel like it makes it more custom to use a paint brush. I'm not very good at hand painting but it will improve with practice.

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Thanks, the water is rising here too but not as bad as it is there. It's been a crazy wet spring-early summer. Hopefully it will dry out a bit.