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It can be nerve wracking when they jump, thats when you lose them, but it makes it exciting.

Thanks, unless they come out with an even better small kayak, a Primo may be in my future

It's pretty unreal, an entire river dedicated to shallow power fishing.

I will be making changes to my release, but still working though a lot of footage from earlier this fall

That kayak with the upgrade kit would be my next choice.

Thanks, both are really amazing boats. If I can get my hands on a Primo I expect really good things.

@@TheCatchPod This was the harness Magdraft, I will probably switch to the Freestyle next year with a Flashy Swimmer. I also tried the Cullshads but found the trail connection a bit weak.

Holy 20’s!!

The CK1 does drag a little more in very shallow water, mostly on the keel. The weight difference is quite noticeable as I have to ramp the Shoalie onto the top of my car from the back, and the CK1 can be lifted overhead and placed on the racks. The Shoalie is a purpose built system, the CK1 is an all arounder.

Thanks! this was a complete departure from my usual stuff.

@@TheCatchPod Thanks, would have been on the water, but weather is a little messy

I can second the quality, I have put all my boats through a lot without issue.

Light and simple is my favorite way to fish, the Ultra lite and the Primo both have that in common. That boat will serve you well.

I think Smallmouth grow best when they have access to very cold water. That being said AR has some amazing fisheries that would be an absolute blast.

@@RiverSmalliesOn They are! Lots of numbers! It can wear your arms out, we are the very southern tip of native smallmouth, along with Oklahoma. Which we are fortunate to have. Our belief is that it gets too hot for smallies in the summer time, and their growth actually slows down. Water Quality is not the issue. Tightlines!

Dangerously so at times. They are calm this time of year, late summer early fall not so much so.

Thanks, I will be adding this next season. During the off season I am going to put something out about planning for the upcoming year, including my overall thoughts on gear.

Thanks for the feedback, usually my goal is to get them back quickly. I'll definitely look into adjusting my releases.

Fall smallies 🙌🙌

It is a Lucky Strike B2, with a 13x19 hoop. Upgrading to a larger net next season. This one was fine but when I get to the larger fish, it's just not enough.

The season ends November 30th, I am hoping to get a few more days on the water until then.

Thanks, its the best time of year

More coming soon

Thanks for watching, and engaging. Seydoggy and I fish some of the same rivers, I can relate to his experiences.

@@billyp7709 I'll do you one better, try looking for river bends near gravel pits in your area, start there. On Google Earth look for the darker colored water on shallow waterways. Cooler water usually means better Smallmouth as well

It was pretty awesome, I really didn't think I would find something that size up there

I appreciate it, there should be some good stuff coming with such an amazing fall season

I'll be spending more time on the Grand and it's tributaries next year

It is an amazing fishery, probably the most potential of any river around here.

After next week, I will probably see more might even land a few. they will be moving up to my part of the river very soon.

Thank you, it means a lot. I am still learning how this thing works, and trying to improve the channel

The distribution of those fish is even more interesting. I use my Google Photo mapping on the phone to understand where the larger fish are throughout the river system, so yes in a way I have created mt own survey. Usually under 15in is not measured.

They only get better for the month of October.

@@RiverSmalliesOn Looking forward to late Sept and into Oct on the river.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Agree!

Awesome! Thank you!

Thank you!

Thanks, the fishing only gets better now

Enjoy, I am trying to release something every week

Thanks, I was hoping he was still there

Thanks! 👍

@@bearxbunny1835 thanks, I think I have a way to make that work. If I cannot get a clean shot of the board, I could add the pictures I use for Instagram or Smallie Games.

@@RiverSmalliesOn I appreciate you taking my criticism constructively and not jumping down my throat for pointing it out because other than that your video was great!!!

Lucky Strike B2, I will be upgrading to their new floating net next year.

@@RiverSmalliesOn okay thanks. did my first tournament in the UL. went well but want a net for those treble hooks lures.

I love my UL, glad to hear it is being used in tournaments. I honestly avoid treble hooks sometimes, just so I don't have to deal with them. But I love the Choppo and crankbaits.