Wishing you guys tight lines throughout this Fall Steelhead season. Thanks for watching! If you're interested in going on a Steelhead trip fill out a contact form on - www.chiefztrips.com 👍
We had fish all over the place non-stop hooking you think what you have on the best day down there is just a drop of what we used to have. There was everything from steelhead to king coho big browns Lakers and big big walleye. It is a shell of it's former self
I grew up in Grand Rapids and have fished here lots. Ive been in the middle of that up by the dam when fishermen are shoulder to shoulder all the way across. You better be in shape. At one time snagging was legal here back in the 70s. We pulled some hogs out of there.
Nice chrome, I live on Vancouver Island where the marine habitat and estuaries are overrun with seals and sea lions. The Steelies are sitting ducks and the fishing sucks these days. 30 years ago I could have a 10-fish day, I didn't even roll one last season. There are still lots of native Rainbows in the lakes and rivers but the sea-run fish are doomed until something changes.
That’s terrible man. I’ve always dreamed of fishing out west, but I swear I hear more and more stuff like this every year. Wishing you a good season regardless
@@nickmeingast9557 yep- fish ladder down to knee high water- cut over towards the quarry hole and the guys fishing in the sidewalk, line yourself up with the second pillar and you can wade all the way up to the dam. (Almost) River needs to be below 3000 CFS. Also if your facing the dam working up, be careful, to your left, there is a channel that has some holes that drop off. You likely see guys there in the afternoons.
She has no remorse. See too many people messing around down here not aware of how bad it can get. My buddy had their boat get sucked into the dam during the springtime. They’re lucky to be here..
Takes some apples to venture out to spots like that! Been there done that, I'm planning on a "Brule" trip this spring with feeder crews on lake Superior trying to decide on a new rod , looking at a loomis e6x 9 or 9ft 6", 2500 type spinning reel.😊
I have seen people die there and on the Salmon River since 1975. I'm old and don't mess with it anymore. I would rather be on the lake in 5 foot waves on a nice summer day.
Damn, how these vids have improved!! I would say add some subtitles when possible for the hard to hear audio parts? Loving the recent uploads and the edit style
I’ve fished at 6th street back when I was in my 20s. I made it to be 63 because I stopped fishing there. I know when it’s your time to go that’s it but I think about those logs hung up on the dam and when one drops off it could be over
Wouldn’t say this place is my first choice, just my nearest. The thought of logs spilling over terrifies me. I’m personally in support of them taking out the dam. Any higher this place starts to get very dangerous
@@Chiefz Current looked wicked in the video. One has to be very agile to fish that water. I assume you have studs on your boots judging by the way you move around.
I remember driving to my grandmother's house and seeing hundreds of guys fishing down in river. I always wanted to do it. This was over 20 years ago mind you. Never got the chance to do it. Never had the money for the gear. I only fished a river run once and had a broken bass rod and some crappy reel. I did hook up but I lost the fish because I had no idea what I was doing or what to expect. Some day I'll get back there for a spring or fall run. Great fish! Keep on that C and R most of the people there catch and kill.
Really awesome dude. I never would've thought that having the float distanced so far away would work. Is it because of the water you're fishing is very deep? The waters near me are 2 or 3 feet at best so I usually have of keep my float close to my beads
@@Chiefz no, I'm referring to just the leader length.. The distance from the hook to your float was a few feet, but the rivers I have are like 2 feet deep only! I can't keep my float and hook that far because the hook just gets snagged at the bottom. Idk how they do it with long leaders lol
To answer your original question, yes. Our rivers are way deeper than 2-3ft like yours. We have to get our bait down fast and it can be tricky in fast deep water
Great video, been watching this channel for a while and the quality just seems to keep improving. I’m surprised you’re allowed to fish so close to the dam though. Here in Ontario you have to be so far back from the base of a dam. Anyways, great video nonetheless, keep up the great work
There's a river I fish back home the same way gotta watch those spill over dams they are extremely dangerous especially if the water up a little a buddy of mine fell hit his head on a rock went into the current was pulling him back to the dam if wouldn't of been there he probably would of died
@@Chiefz I didn’t realize you were gonna get all butthurt over a joke. The average person is also smart enough to know when to wade it and when not to. You CZcamsrs are wild. And so soft.
@@jessehamilton957 not even pressed. I disagree, average person see’s handful of people wading higher flows, thinks it’s okay and gets caught in a bad situation real quick. Wouldn’t recommend anyone just walk in here thinking everything’s A-ok. Seen people struggle when it’s low. Even low flow without cleats you’re skating out there
@@Chiefz agreed. I’m in my early 30s and been wading for at least 15 years. Now I have a good idea how it all works but the “average” person as Jesse H mentioned…from my experience has absolutely no fucking clue how wading works as it’s not a natural activity for humans. One small trip is all it takes to send your ass down stream, then factor in current, depth, random holes, slick rock etc. it can get sketchy VERY easily regardless of how physically strong you are….you’re just a bobber in that water if you don’t know what you’re doing.
That place reminds me of the Oz in NY. Power company killed a few guys a bout a decade ago. Now we have to wear life vests. People die at Dams all over the GLs. My home water had a diver trapped above the falls. They let go water to try and flush him out. No warning siren. Just a 9 foot wall of water coming over the falls. We are talking 50 feet high waterfall. Washed like 30 guys down. 2 didn't live. Others had cuts and broken bones. That was about 30 years ago. I had just left thank goodness or I'd have taken the swim. Be safe and stay aware even when you are focused on the sick fishin that happens at these spots.
That’s absolutely terrifying.. I feel like a lot of people underestimate places like this. Things can go south fast whether it be a fall in fast water, stuff coming over and etc. Thanks for watching man
Wishing you guys tight lines throughout this Fall Steelhead season. Thanks for watching!
If you're interested in going on a Steelhead trip fill out a contact form on - www.chiefztrips.com 👍
We had fish all over the place non-stop hooking you think what you have on the best day down there is just a drop of what we used to have. There was everything from steelhead to king coho big browns Lakers and big big walleye. It is a shell of it's former self
Yep, went here in the summer of 93, dam was even worse back then. Glad to see people still fishing here!
Creed into the sunset man. Take me back.
Rick is the man, dude never leaves that place I swear
Caught my first steelhead there while taking a break from our booth at the fishing/sportsman show they held there every year
I got skunked there last Friday. Thank you for showing your rig because I had no idea how to float fish there.
6th street baby !!! Couldn’t agree more about the dangers of this river. Be safe folks ✌🏻
Ahhh the Oswego! Mad slippery! Boy is it running listen for the siren lol
This is not the Oswego lmao
I grew up in Grand Rapids and have fished here lots. Ive been in the middle of that up by the dam when fishermen are shoulder to shoulder all the way across. You better be in shape. At one time snagging was legal here back in the 70s. We pulled some hogs out of there.
I pussed out the time i tried to wade up there last year. Very rocky fast moving area. Maybee just getting old as well.
So be it. There’s way better places to catch a steelhead. Risk to reward ratio isn’t always there
My Dad and I would fish off the wall. Probably a little more challenging to land steelhead and salmon.
Lucky you had help netting your fish. Last time I was there I had to net a 11 lb steel by myself and with a short handle net.
Amazing content man. Criminally underrated channel here, keep up the good work dude!
Thanks Chad, means a lot. I love this stuff dude
6th street is no joke! So many boats have been capsized there. I've only fished there in fall when water isn't as fast
You aren’t kidding. My buddy was in a boat and they all got thrown out in the springtime getting caught in the dam. He’s lucky to be alive
I’ve trained swift water rescue below a number of dams, and this is the dam that scares me the most
dude that was an awesome video,i love to fishy sketchy places and put the smack down on some cromers!good job really liked this one
Thanks buddy! Adds to the thrill a bit haha glad you enjoyed the vid👊🏼
the best time of the year is here, loving the content brotha
Nice chrome, I live on Vancouver Island where the marine habitat and estuaries are overrun with seals and sea lions. The Steelies are sitting ducks and the fishing sucks these days. 30 years ago I could have a 10-fish day, I didn't even roll one last season. There are still lots of native Rainbows in the lakes and rivers but the sea-run fish are doomed until something changes.
That’s terrible man. I’ve always dreamed of fishing out west, but I swear I hear more and more stuff like this every year. Wishing you a good season regardless
I went to fish ladder park for the first time today, and I counted almost 40 anglers, too much pressure for me!
Not everyone’s cup of tea! Lol. Don’t blame you
40? Light day. Sometimes in the spring you’ll see 40 boats alone lol
wow this really makes me want to get out of my gaming chair and start fishing. beast vid chiefz #dope
You're killing it Chiefz!! Keep grinding.
Definitely one hard river to fish . Use to fish it years ago before they put the walkway in. Awesome video nice fish
Thanks Bob! Pretty cool you got to see it change over the years into what it is now. Kind of excited for them to rip this thing out one day
Brody always reppin’😂 solid vid man
I don’t think he’s taken the beanie off!! Thanks buddy
Good stuff! Had one trip with Chiefz, already. Great time!Heading back shortly with him for steelhead. Can't wait!
Looking forward to getting us on some chrome!!
@@Chiefz ❤
A chiefz fishing upload. Man gonna be a good day
😏
Wadding staff and cleats are a must. Also, wading to the quarry side IMO is safer and easier. Shallows up a lot down towards the overpass. Be safe…
Couldn’t have said it better👍🏼
Is that the other side from the fish ladder
@@nickmeingast9557 yep- fish ladder down to knee high water- cut over towards the quarry hole and the guys fishing in the sidewalk, line yourself up with the second pillar and you can wade all the way up to the dam. (Almost) River needs to be below 3000 CFS. Also if your facing the dam working up, be careful, to your left, there is a channel that has some holes that drop off. You likely see guys there in the afternoons.
Mega-rainbow trout. Nice.
Cool video bro, thanks for sharing. Nice fish.
Glad this made it in your video. I personally have watched people die here. Multiple boat flipped over there yrs. The old dunk tank.....
She has no remorse. See too many people messing around down here not aware of how bad it can get. My buddy had their boat get sucked into the dam during the springtime. They’re lucky to be here..
What a GOAT!!! Absolutely love your cinematography, you perfectly capture Michigans beautiful colors. Keep it up man!
Thanks buddy👍🏼
not even allowed to fish that close to a dam in ontario canada.... just saying
awesome Chiefz keep at it!
thanks bro! Happy holidays
@chiefz ong u 2
Takes some apples to venture out to spots like that! Been there done that, I'm planning on a "Brule" trip this spring with feeder crews on lake Superior trying to decide on a new rod , looking at a loomis e6x 9 or 9ft 6", 2500 type spinning reel.😊
I have seen people die there and on the Salmon River since 1975. I'm old and don't mess with it anymore. I would rather be on the lake in 5 foot waves on a nice summer day.
She shows no remorse. Hope they rip this dam out one of these days. Thanks for watching
Incredible! Stay safe and keep the safety-tips coming...
Yeah Mom Chacka Down
Content keeps getting better, good video!🔥
Is this by 6th Street in GR?
Banger video as usual🤙
Thank buddy! We're due for a rail sesh soon
Damn, how these vids have improved!! I would say add some subtitles when possible for the hard to hear audio parts? Loving the recent uploads and the edit style
Noted. I’ll keep that in mind next time. Thanks for watching bro
Dude I absolutely have to fish GR at some point. LOL
BRO THAT IS A GAME FOR THE YOUNG AND BRAVE!!! GREAT VID !!!
Thanks buddy!! Glad you enjoyed 🤟🏼
I’ve fished at 6th street back when I was in my 20s. I made it to be 63 because I stopped fishing there.
I know when it’s your time to go that’s it but I think about those logs hung up on the dam and when one drops off it could be over
Wouldn’t say this place is my first choice, just my nearest. The thought of logs spilling over terrifies me. I’m personally in support of them taking out the dam. Any higher this place starts to get very dangerous
@@Chiefz
Current looked wicked in the video. One has to be very agile to fish that water. I assume you have studs on your boots judging by the way you move around.
Congrats on 20K! Great video
can't wait to go for a swim here
Bring your floaties❤️
Sick content man! Im just getting into salmon fishing also in GR hopefully run into ya someday soon tight lines man
I’m sure you’ll see me out there!
Where is this that?
Always so damn good Chiefz. Loving the content. Hope you come back to Twitch for MWII. Big love
I’ll be back bro!!
banger. congrats on 20k too!!🥳🥳
Thanks man!!
Production quality is always so damn good. Love you man
Thanks buddy❤️ See you on mw2
Would it work for king salmons in the river ?
Not so much
Unreal
Awesome video guys
Love the content! Stay safe out there
Thanks bro! Hope fall is treating you well
Yessir caught 39 kings this season
Nice Love fishing dams
Good viddy
I remember driving to my grandmother's house and seeing hundreds of guys fishing down in river. I always wanted to do it. This was over 20 years ago mind you. Never got the chance to do it. Never had the money for the gear. I only fished a river run once and had a broken bass rod and some crappy reel. I did hook up but I lost the fish because I had no idea what I was doing or what to expect. Some day I'll get back there for a spring or fall run. Great fish! Keep on that C and R most of the people there catch and kill.
thats the reason dnr stocks the steelies anyways
Fell twice this week RIP my elbow and knee. Its all for the chrome
Been there done that. Not fun! lol
Really awesome dude. I never would've thought that having the float distanced so far away would work. Is it because of the water you're fishing is very deep? The waters near me are 2 or 3 feet at best so I usually have of keep my float close to my beads
Are you referring to the bulk shot or how close I was to the dam?
@@Chiefz no, I'm referring to just the leader length.. The distance from the hook to your float was a few feet, but the rivers I have are like 2 feet deep only! I can't keep my float and hook that far because the hook just gets snagged at the bottom. Idk how they do it with long leaders lol
To answer your original question, yes. Our rivers are way deeper than 2-3ft like yours. We have to get our bait down fast and it can be tricky in fast deep water
what day were you there, I might’ve seen you and not realized haha
Idk I was there for like 2 days last week haha. Holler next time!
Great video, been watching this channel for a while and the quality just seems to keep improving. I’m surprised you’re allowed to fish so close to the dam though. Here in Ontario you have to be so far back from the base of a dam. Anyways, great video nonetheless, keep up the great work
Thanks George! Been trying my best to keep up with the uploads👍🏼
Quality content
How the hell are u fishing at a place like that the water looks insane 😂 but great video man 🔥
CHIEFZ doesn’t back down😂he’s insane
great video chiefz 👍🏽👍🏽
One of the more dangerous places to fish. Looks like the water is up. No way I'd go out there right now. Too many people and too much water.
Not everyone’s first choice haha. Probably wouldn’t fish here if I didn’t live so close. Way better and safer options out there
What makes you decide to use a bead or spawn sac?
Water clarity, flow and other variables. Bead bites just hot in the fall generally
SPO season… simms, Patagonia, orvis thankgod boofer seasons over
LOL
God the water looks hectic.
I miss you Chiefz!!
See you soon bro!!
Sweet background music
Flood - Home 🤟🏼
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See you on mw2 bro👊🏼
That intro was absolutley dialed my man! Sub from me man! Keep it up.
Much love dude! Thank you
Sweet video love the content keep up the good work I keep looking forward to every upload
Means a lot thank you 👊🏼
That shit is totally nuts. Somebody dies there every Spring.
Definitely not for the inexperienced
pay attention to the beads!
Noooice ! ❤
Man, those steelies hang in some super rough water there
It’s crazy. Luckily they can make it over by the fish ladder
I work up the road at county yard GR
Haha nice
I was wading next to you guys the day you guys filmed. I glad the footage came out well lol
Surprisingly! Hope you did well too
😎 cool
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oregon guy. nice .
your fish look way different than sea run.
chunky. nice though 👌
I’ve noticed that too! It’s crazy how different they look. Thanks for watching🤝
What bait is being used
Come to the PNW.
It's happening
Your mental: lovely fish, you still wouldn't get me out there. Stay safe
Thanks buddy. Appreciate the watch
Where is this location did they drop the location?
6th street dam gr mi
oh Brody.... his little buddies all cast inside the ladder and snag -.-
We’re trying to fix him. He’s getting better
@@Chiefz ❤
love this!
Thanks buddy🤟🏼
Saw your time of fame on Pautzkes post, was the last fish that one? Make sure everyone checks it out and shares it
Nope, I got that one saved for another video. That fish is way bigger
@@Chiefz yeah just a chunk, 28 girth I think I saw
Put some line on that damn reel bro its about 80 yards shy
Just filled the spool!! Lol
Dangerous 😂
She’ll get ya!!
There's a river I fish back home the same way gotta watch those spill over dams they are extremely dangerous especially if the water up a little a buddy of mine fell hit his head on a rock went into the current was pulling him back to the dam if wouldn't of been there he probably would of died
Yeah no kidding, didn’t even consider hitting your head on the rocks. Falling isn’t just not being able to get back up…
Dud please tell me this spot
Grand Rapids Michigan
Danger lmao I play in that water
scare tactic
Have never waded in that river dont really know where a safe path would be.
Best to find out when the water is warmer and low
you guys allowed to fish close to dams in michigan? ontario sucks
Not all dams, no
whats better beads or spawn sac
Depends on the senerio
Fish both and let them tell ya! I like spawn when it gets a little colder
I swear I never fucking understood this spot ahahahah just seeing it
It’s just a fish bowl dude. Whackest drift of all time 😂
@@Chiefz zero drift control 😂😂😂
Nice!
Nahhh
6th street isn't that bad, come on. lol
Have at it👍🏼
@@Chiefz lol I fish it year round, but sure thing bud.
@@Chiefz I didn’t realize you were gonna get all butthurt over a joke. The average person is also smart enough to know when to wade it and when not to. You CZcamsrs are wild. And so soft.
@@jessehamilton957 not even pressed. I disagree, average person see’s handful of people wading higher flows, thinks it’s okay and gets caught in a bad situation real quick. Wouldn’t recommend anyone just walk in here thinking everything’s A-ok. Seen people struggle when it’s low. Even low flow without cleats you’re skating out there
@@Chiefz agreed. I’m in my early 30s and been wading for at least 15 years. Now I have a good idea how it all works but the “average” person as Jesse H mentioned…from my experience has absolutely no fucking clue how wading works as it’s not a natural activity for humans. One small trip is all it takes to send your ass down stream, then factor in current, depth, random holes, slick rock etc. it can get sketchy VERY easily regardless of how physically strong you are….you’re just a bobber in that water if you don’t know what you’re doing.
100% not the most dangerous dam
Just don’t fall in at the dam and you’re fine 😏
That place reminds me of the Oz in NY. Power company killed a few guys a bout a decade ago. Now we have to wear life vests. People die at Dams all over the GLs. My home water had a diver trapped above the falls. They let go water to try and flush him out. No warning siren. Just a 9 foot wall of water coming over the falls. We are talking 50 feet high waterfall. Washed like 30 guys down. 2 didn't live. Others had cuts and broken bones. That was about 30 years ago. I had just left thank goodness or I'd have taken the swim. Be safe and stay aware even when you are focused on the sick fishin that happens at these spots.
That’s absolutely terrifying.. I feel like a lot of people underestimate places like this. Things can go south fast whether it be a fall in fast water, stuff coming over and etc. Thanks for watching man
Man how u can fish i that fall, between bunch snaggers.
It’s tough man