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EXTREME STEELHEAD FISHING!! The Most Dangerous Dam
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Күн бұрынFloat fishing for Fall Steelhead on one of the most dangerous dams in the Great Lakes. These low-head dams need to be waded with caution and I advise anyone to not fish this kind of water unless you have some experience wading. Enjoy my first FALL STEELHEAD FISHING video of the year!
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Intro 0:00-1:40
Fall Steelhead Fishing 1:41-4:08
Float Fishing Setup 4:09-7:33
Steelhead Bobber Downs 7:34-12:40
The End 12:41-13:40
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@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
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 👍
@leonhudson7469 Жыл бұрын
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
@imHackemnz Жыл бұрын
Yep, went here in the summer of 93, dam was even worse back then. Glad to see people still fishing here!
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Creed into the sunset man. Take me back.
@averagejoefishing7833 Жыл бұрын
Rick is the man, dude never leaves that place I swear
@eltwan99 Жыл бұрын
6th street baby !!! Couldn’t agree more about the dangers of this river. Be safe folks ✌🏻
@chadfortin9515 Жыл бұрын
Amazing content man. Criminally underrated channel here, keep up the good work dude!
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chad, means a lot. I love this stuff dude
@TheRealDalco Жыл бұрын
the best time of the year is here, loving the content brotha
@stripermanly 11 ай бұрын
Caught my first steelhead there while taking a break from our booth at the fishing/sportsman show they held there every year
@ryanvanderveen8102 Жыл бұрын
I got skunked there last Friday. Thank you for showing your rig because I had no idea how to float fish there.
@dolceacelladolceacella7405 Жыл бұрын
Ahhh the Oswego! Mad slippery! Boy is it running listen for the siren lol
@joerothenburg2068 7 күн бұрын
This is not the Oswego lmao
@weedhopper Жыл бұрын
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
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! Adds to the thrill a bit haha glad you enjoyed the vid👊🏼
@BlayneSZN Жыл бұрын
A chiefz fishing upload. Man gonna be a good day
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
😏
@Ridd97x Жыл бұрын
wow this really makes me want to get out of my gaming chair and start fishing. beast vid chiefz #dope
@sbsoutdooraction3055 Жыл бұрын
Brody always reppin’😂 solid vid man
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
I don’t think he’s taken the beanie off!! Thanks buddy
@amylough712 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Had one trip with Chiefz, already. Great time!Heading back shortly with him for steelhead. Can't wait!
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to getting us on some chrome!!
@amylough712 Жыл бұрын
@@Chiefz ❤
@wuzashes9768 Жыл бұрын
You're killing it Chiefz!! Keep grinding.
@Iraqvet-gs9eb Жыл бұрын
My Dad and I would fish off the wall. Probably a little more challenging to land steelhead and salmon.
@EverythingTrill1 Жыл бұрын
awesome Chiefz keep at it!
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
thanks bro! Happy holidays
@EverythingTrill1 Жыл бұрын
@chiefz ong u 2
@obsessedanglingtv5723 Жыл бұрын
Banger video as usual🤙
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Thank buddy! We're due for a rail sesh soon
@DanDanTheMattressMan Жыл бұрын
What a GOAT!!! Absolutely love your cinematography, you perfectly capture Michigans beautiful colors. Keep it up man!
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy👍🏼
@DrVincentHVTran Ай бұрын
Mega-rainbow trout. Nice.
@TheMichiganFishHunter Жыл бұрын
Cool video bro, thanks for sharing. Nice fish.
@OutsidersOutdoorCo Жыл бұрын
banger. congrats on 20k too!!🥳🥳
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!
@0JohnH Жыл бұрын
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.
@fishinwiththegriffins7304 Жыл бұрын
Content keeps getting better, good video!🔥
@MrDEREKMYERS Жыл бұрын
I pussed out the time i tried to wade up there last year. Very rocky fast moving area. Maybee just getting old as well.
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
So be it. There’s way better places to catch a steelhead. Risk to reward ratio isn’t always there
@allancrow134 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
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
@williamcooke6056 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 20K! Great video
@jamesclover3055 Жыл бұрын
BRO THAT IS A GAME FOR THE YOUNG AND BRAVE!!! GREAT VID !!!
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy!! Glad you enjoyed 🤟🏼
@bobgiles2971 Жыл бұрын
Definitely one hard river to fish . Use to fish it years ago before they put the walkway in. Awesome video nice fish
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
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
@fishingthenw1642 7 ай бұрын
That intro was absolutley dialed my man! Sub from me man! Keep it up.
@Chiefz 7 ай бұрын
Much love dude! Thank you
@saltywalrusfishingcompany Жыл бұрын
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
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
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
@johnberry8180 12 күн бұрын
I’ve trained swift water rescue below a number of dams, and this is the dam that scares me the most
@111karrie Жыл бұрын
Incredible! Stay safe and keep the safety-tips coming...
@TheEpoxyExpert Жыл бұрын
Yeah Mom Chacka Down
@maMFzach Жыл бұрын
Production quality is always so damn good. Love you man
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy❤️ See you on mw2
@Goathockey10 Жыл бұрын
I went to fish ladder park for the first time today, and I counted almost 40 anglers, too much pressure for me!
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Not everyone’s cup of tea! Lol. Don’t blame you
@nickbrown6916 Жыл бұрын
40? Light day. Sometimes in the spring you’ll see 40 boats alone lol
@jimnummerdor9687 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video guys
@Bendepas Жыл бұрын
Sick content man! Im just getting into salmon fishing also in GR hopefully run into ya someday soon tight lines man
@Chiefz 11 ай бұрын
I’m sure you’ll see me out there!
@Jasber Жыл бұрын
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
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Noted. I’ll keep that in mind next time. Thanks for watching bro
@siebs. Жыл бұрын
Always so damn good Chiefz. Loving the content. Hope you come back to Twitch for MWII. Big love
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
I’ll be back bro!!
@mychaldiehm5382 Жыл бұрын
Glad this made it in your video. I personally have watched people die here. Multiple boat flipped over there yrs. The old dunk tank.....
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
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..
@bryanrausch1152 Жыл бұрын
can't wait to go for a swim here
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Bring your floaties❤️
@TheEpoxyExpert Жыл бұрын
Good viddy
@TrevinBoyce Жыл бұрын
Love the content! Stay safe out there
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! Hope fall is treating you well
@TrevinBoyce Жыл бұрын
Yessir caught 39 kings this season
@RussVII Жыл бұрын
great video chiefz 👍🏽👍🏽
@jackirvine29 Жыл бұрын
Unreal
@mattstout856 Жыл бұрын
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…
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t have said it better👍🏼
@nickmeingast9557 Жыл бұрын
Is that the other side from the fish ladder
@mattstout856 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@josephnewburgh8531 5 ай бұрын
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.😊
@Jesperish Жыл бұрын
Quality content
@KC2BKM 11 ай бұрын
Nice Love fishing dams
@Mekaipilonfishing_ Жыл бұрын
Sweet video love the content keep up the good work I keep looking forward to every upload
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Means a lot thank you 👊🏼
@bnderson1130 Жыл бұрын
God the water looks hectic. I miss you Chiefz!!
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
See you soon bro!!
@georgegeorge6193 Жыл бұрын
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
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Thanks George! Been trying my best to keep up with the uploads👍🏼
@jacobwhite281 Жыл бұрын
Dude I absolutely have to fish GR at some point. LOL
@suppr3ss Жыл бұрын
LFG NEW CHIEFZ VIDEO 😩😩😩😩
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
See you on mw2 bro👊🏼
@lukebouwman6843 Жыл бұрын
Is this by 6th Street in GR?
@elishazong7488 Жыл бұрын
Where is this that?
@outcastfishingtv Жыл бұрын
Noooice ! ❤
@jimnummerdor9687 Жыл бұрын
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
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
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
@jimnummerdor9687 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@chickensoup551 Жыл бұрын
I was wading next to you guys the day you guys filmed. I glad the footage came out well lol
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Surprisingly! Hope you did well too
@Mr.B18C1 Жыл бұрын
Would it work for king salmons in the river ?
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Not so much
@Fusionprince2 Жыл бұрын
How the hell are u fishing at a place like that the water looks insane 😂 but great video man 🔥
@Minaisbored Жыл бұрын
CHIEFZ doesn’t back down😂he’s insane
@derekgraziano9499 Жыл бұрын
not even allowed to fish that close to a dam in ontario canada.... just saying
@grimskull416 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Are you referring to the bulk shot or how close I was to the dam?
@grimskull416 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
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
@sammyvh11 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
She shows no remorse. Hope they rip this dam out one of these days. Thanks for watching
@michaelkim2463 Жыл бұрын
Sweet background music
@mikaelrantaoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Flood - Home 🤟🏼
@swissmochaj Жыл бұрын
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.
@plzifan3773 Жыл бұрын
thats the reason dnr stocks the steelies anyways
@grfishing6671 Жыл бұрын
😎 cool
@haydendenobrega5540 Жыл бұрын
SPO season… simms, Patagonia, orvis thankgod boofer seasons over
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
LOL
@RestrictedEdits Жыл бұрын
love this!
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy🤟🏼
@gstanfill8469 Жыл бұрын
what day were you there, I might’ve seen you and not realized haha
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Idk I was there for like 2 days last week haha. Holler next time!
@jamestonnos3867 Жыл бұрын
🔥
@miadventures2800 Жыл бұрын
Fell twice this week RIP my elbow and knee. Its all for the chrome
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Been there done that. Not fun! lol
@whitemilk6314 Жыл бұрын
What makes you decide to use a bead or spawn sac?
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Water clarity, flow and other variables. Bead bites just hot in the fall generally
@Minaisbored Жыл бұрын
pay attention to the beads!
@shad3128 Жыл бұрын
Man, those steelies hang in some super rough water there
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
It’s crazy. Luckily they can make it over by the fish ladder
@micahworld 9 күн бұрын
What bait is being used
@scottrulka6587 Жыл бұрын
I work up the road at county yard GR
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Haha nice
@joshuavanderschaaf5145 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
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
@jimmyfaherty8588 Жыл бұрын
oregon guy. nice . your fish look way different than sea run. chunky. nice though 👌
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
I’ve noticed that too! It’s crazy how different they look. Thanks for watching🤝
@jayrobertson232 11 ай бұрын
That shit is totally nuts. Somebody dies there every Spring.
@Chiefz 11 ай бұрын
Definitely not for the inexperienced
@martincorcoran8263 Жыл бұрын
Your mental: lovely fish, you still wouldn't get me out there. Stay safe
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. Appreciate the watch
@dremenefee4923 Жыл бұрын
Come to the PNW.
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
It's happening
@damonwarren8070 Жыл бұрын
Danger lmao I play in that water
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
scare tactic
@fishnlift01 Жыл бұрын
Dangerous 😂
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
She’ll get ya!!
@DWilliams-my4ts Жыл бұрын
Where is this location did they drop the location?
@nickmeingast9557 Жыл бұрын
6th street dam gr mi
@BentRodsTackle Жыл бұрын
oh Brody.... his little buddies all cast inside the ladder and snag -.-
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
We’re trying to fix him. He’s getting better
@BentRodsTackle Жыл бұрын
@@Chiefz ❤
@foreverpride8444 Жыл бұрын
Saw your time of fame on Pautzkes post, was the last fish that one? Make sure everyone checks it out and shares it
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Nope, I got that one saved for another video. That fish is way bigger
@foreverpride8444 Жыл бұрын
@@Chiefz yeah just a chunk, 28 girth I think I saw
@shawnnabarger3424 Жыл бұрын
Put some line on that damn reel bro its about 80 yards shy
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Just filled the spool!! Lol
@dawndavis2145 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Yeah no kidding, didn’t even consider hitting your head on the rocks. Falling isn’t just not being able to get back up…
@giorgigelashvili6440 Жыл бұрын
Dud please tell me this spot
@micahworld 9 күн бұрын
Grand Rapids Michigan
@deanazarnush884 Жыл бұрын
you guys allowed to fish close to dams in michigan? ontario sucks
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Not all dams, no
@chucksgmgarage1116 Жыл бұрын
Have never waded in that river dont really know where a safe path would be.
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Best to find out when the water is warmer and low
@dylankaidenso1760 Жыл бұрын
whats better beads or spawn sac
@jackstorm5378 Жыл бұрын
Depends on the senerio
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Fish both and let them tell ya! I like spawn when it gets a little colder
@bluelineoutdoors2726 Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@dylanmounsey7515 Жыл бұрын
I swear I never fucking understood this spot ahahahah just seeing it
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
It’s just a fish bowl dude. Whackest drift of all time 😂
@dylanmounsey7515 Жыл бұрын
@@Chiefz zero drift control 😂😂😂
@ronyewest Жыл бұрын
Nahhh
@jessehamilton957 Жыл бұрын
6th street isn't that bad, come on. lol
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Have at it👍🏼
@jessehamilton957 Жыл бұрын
@@Chiefz lol I fish it year round, but sure thing bud.
@jessehamilton957 Жыл бұрын
@@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 KZfaqrs are wild. And so soft.
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
@@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
@Vse_yob Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@josiahspencer5233 Жыл бұрын
100% not the most dangerous dam
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
Just don’t fall in at the dam and you’re fine 😏
@italiansalmonhead Жыл бұрын
Man how u can fish i that fall, between bunch snaggers.
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
It’s tough man
@boblove6865 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Chiefz Жыл бұрын
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
@leonhudson7469 Жыл бұрын
You think this is a great day try the nineties
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