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In this video, I’m chasing JUMBO perch during the Orillia Perch Festival, one of the biggest perch tournaments around. I break down the key techniques and strategies that consistently get big perch to bite. Whether you’re trying to up your game or just love seeing fat perch hit the deck, this one’s for you.[YOUTUBE]https://youtu.be/crSwBL9L67M[/YOUTUBE]
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I won't spoil the surprise, but love what you said. "Use what I use, and do what I did." That's fishing at its best!! We take the time to give good advice on baits and our methods of fishing that always works. OK ........maybe doesn't always work, just 98% of the time, almost always. Or try our best to answer a question or two, that's sharing fishing knowledge. I have never had someone tell me my advice did not work. No enthusiastic angler has ever said my choices of baits don't work. If we listen to our peers that take the time to assist others, we all succeed in our angling adventures. If someone shows you the how, when, what and why, then all you have left is the where. Find the fish, then catch the fish. Release the fish or take it home and eat it. I don't target perch but enjoyed the video very much. Good job as always. The only reason not targeting perch, is for the crappie and walleye. Monster crappie and walleye eat lots of perch. LOL.
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QUOTE (crappeeeman @ May 01, 2025 - 10:36 pm)
I won't spoil the surprise, but love what you said. "Use what I use, and do what I did." That's fishing at its best!! We take the time to give good advice on baits and our methods of fishing that always works. OK ........maybe don't always work, just 98% of the time, almost always. Or try our best to answer a question or two, that's sharing fishing knowledge. I have never had someone tell me my advice did not work. No enthusiastic angler has ever said my choices of baits don't work. If we listen to our peers that take the time to assist others, we all succeed in our angling adventures. If someone shows you the how, when, what and why, then all you have left is the where. Find the fish, then catch the fish. Release the fish or take it home and eat it. I don't target perch but enjoyed the video very much. Good job as always. The only reason not targeting perch, is for the crappie and walleye. Monster crappie and walleye eat lots of perch. LOL.
Thanks for watching and for the comment, as always, I appreciate it! You’re absolutely right, and a lot of the time the where can be the trickiest part, especially for someone just starting out. That’s why I try to at least offer the how, what, when, and why (or at least why I think it works, we’ll never know for sure why a fish does what it does). Hopefully, it gives fellow anglers a bit of a head start and makes chasing any species feel a little less intimidating, while also providing an enjoyable piece of content for the more experienced angler! I dont keep much fish, but when we’re talking spring time perch I always make sure to bring some back for the frying pan or for family to enjoy! I see you like to keep your target species’ nice and chunky, reminds me of that fairy tale story of Hansel and Gretel Tight lines crappppeeemaannn
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There's some great information and a great video.
Oddly enough, I generally only target perch through the ice - I'm missing some of the best perch fishing in the spring and fall. LOL
Unfortunately for me, I don't have enough time to get it all done - between spring turkey, fiddleheads, morels, a bit of stream fishing etc, I have to squeeze in time for work. LOL
Of course I also have that seemingly endless list of chores around the house that Upper Management keeps adding to.
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Hahaha the upper management part got me good I get told by some to try exploring new hobbies because it seems I only ever think, talk, and go fishing, I couldnt imagine having to add another thing to my list, I hardly have enough time to get out on the water, now imagine piling something else on top of that! Thanks for watching Im glad you enjoyed!
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