That first access looks a lot like the canoe access where Lebanon Road crosses Mill Creek. That creek has 4 or 5 of those accesses. They were built by volunteers from Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association (TSRA). I’ve been a member for many years. Good organization that promotes river conservation, paddling skills, and river access.
Mill Creek is awesome all down it to all the way to nolensville TN. Gar and bass to large small mouth. Kayak is the best way to fish it but like all creeks in Tennessee. Are the best places to fish.
its sad a company fenced up the lower TSRA access point on Whites Creek. Its very hard to fish it now. Hoping something can be done, since it doesnt even seem like they own all the property they built fence on.
A fine video; your best yet. I felt like I was right beside you talking and enjoying the experience. I'll be watching several times again and have more comments later. And thank you for taking me fishing this morning.
This was awesome because it was informative and fun. Sounds simple, but so much goes into making a good video and you always hit it on every level. Thank you!
Creek Fishing Adventures, keep the great videos coming! We actually drove through Little Nashville, Indiana today looking for a place to fish and put on our channel. Lol! Keep doin what you do!
Man, ever since I switched to hellgrammites I can't stop slaying smallmouth. Most tackle stores can't keep them in stock with how fast they sell out lol
Why did I enjoy this video? I enjoyed it because reality is that not every fishing trip is going to produce fish rewards, but the beauty is enjoyable. Thanks for the video.
I got excited when I seen the title lol back in my hometown. I’ll drop a few pins and send them to you so you’ll have a few areas to check out next time you go back to Nashville.
i grew up fishing the Stones around murfreesboro. its a great river with a lot of variety. theres shallow parts with good smallmouth, and bigger deeper parts too. still one of my favorite places to fish.
You should definitely be sponsored by Nikko Hellgrammite since it is your go to lure! I tell everyone I work with that fish for bass about the hellgrammite because of your vids. 👍
I've just been watching a lot of creek fishing videos lately and stumbled on this channel. I also live in middle Tennessee. Close to the Kentucky line. Been hunting for good creeks to fish.
This is exactly what I try to do lol, look for bridges going over bodies of water. I found a nice place in Jasper, TN on the Sequatchie River a couple of weeks ago that I liked pretty good. Easy access, but didn't seem to be fished very much. Great video :)
I'm not sure if you were in the Stones River, but according to my Tennessee fishing guide the Stones River is where the Tennessee record Rock bass (Redeye)was caught in 1958 by Bill Sanford. It weighed 2 pounds, 8 oz. The reason I mentioned that is because you often catch Rock bass in other creeks. I catch them quite often, and three weeks ago I hooked into one that was 11-1/8th inches long. I caught it on a Hellgrammite as well. Good video John.
Next time youre in Nashville check out Sycamore creek. It runs into the cumberland with miles of wadable water and i regularly catch 2 plus pounders from it. Travel a bit west to a town called Dickson and theres Lick creek which holds plenty of nice smallies and buckets! Love the videos keep em coming!
Drive out to Smyrna, TN there’s a back road behind the Nissan plant has a huge river flow and plenty of spots to fish from the bank. It’s it’s down the street from a tackle and bait shop as well in that back road, good luck.
4:30. Little story. About 1990. Was going to a small river off I95 near New Haven, CT. Pulled off highway. Saw an old Lincoln Continental parked off the highway. Looked like it had brush, sticks on it for camo? Weird. Walked into woods near where I fished. Saw an "encampment". A group of people actually looked like they were living by the creek. Permanently. Even had laundry hanging off a makeshift clothesline. I was carrying but I still got the heck out of there before they spotted me.
I’m new to your channel, glad I found it. I’m a few hours south of you in Atlanta. Was curious if you had ever fished an hour and 1/2 south of me on any of the creeks or tributaries of the Flint River. The Shoal Bass fishing is a blast. My favorite spot was along Potato Creek south of Thomason. Doesn’t look like you have a storage of spots to fish, but in case you were getting bored with Smallmouth, or were in central Georgia and had a few hours to kill. Felt bottom boots, an ultralight, broken back Rapala, and a crawdad jig and you’re in business. (Very rocky, boulder style fishing)
Well Brother, if that doesn’t make you homesick nothing will, lol. You live in a very “fishable” area, enjoy it. I went this morning myself, had the same issue. Can’t kill’um every day. BUT THERE’S ALWAYS TOMORROW!!
Stewarts creek in the middle of Smyrna. Park somewere on S. Lowry and just hit the creek. Some deep holes but for the most part you can walk all of it til you come up on Smyrna golf course. Gets deep.
Love your channel, man. I'm taking off tomorrow, so I'm going to try to find a place to get some crappie. I'm in cleveland. Do you know any spots around here
Same. Just tried out a new spot behind my buddy’s house that was absolutely jumping with Gar. I didn’t even know gar were really in the harpeth, but it was awesome
MusicCity Fisherman I had no idea how to deal with them, I’m heading out again today to try my luck with that rope fishing technique I’ve heard about. Or maybe I’ll try small hooks. I don’t know, I’ve only just started fishing this year so most of my fishing experience is just trial and error haha
ha, that little bass was giving you some back talk. haha I bought some helgramites after watching you a while back but haven't had a chance to use them. Hey Thank you for providing the name of that Trail app. That might help me find some spots.. Appreciate it. Yep, hat those first cast lure losses. I feel like such a dumbo when I do something like that on first cast.
So how was Bass Pro? The one up here has next to no gear on the shelves for fishing all the shelves for the tackle as almost empty too love your videos by the way I do a ton of creek fishing too! Up here we have the Troutroutes app not sure if its active there yet is great for finding spots
I just got back from a tidal river/creek I fish. Results for three hours: A torn up body from prickers, the taste of OFF in my mouth. Sweaty and dirty. I caught a largemouth of about 5" and a striper about 9" in the same spot. Saw some blue crabs and a small snapping turtle. Had a good time none the less.
I live in Kentucky I would love to come that way and fish with you sometime Ive been finding creeks in Kentucky the same way for years it's my favorite type of fishing.
wading is the best strategy - you took a marginal day and got some base hits - the shiner is example of perfect bait - put a tiny snap swivel on and you can change up quick #corked bat
Love your videos. Keep up the great work. Always fun to watch. Thinking about doing some fishing videos here in PA. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Take care
Guaranteed that swtich to the darker color made the difference in that murkier water!!! John, can I ask what reel you were using? Thanks man! Great vid!
A tip I would give about creek fishing is to fish upstream instead of down. The reason is that fish in creeks tend to face upstream and wait for prey to be washed past them. By fishing upstream you are less likely to spook fish before you get a chance to cast a lure over them.
Also, if you’re here for a while, try Drakes Creek. You could park in the park in Hendersonville and walk that creek or you can spot some different places on a map further north where you can walk in there and catch some pretty good size SM. Watch for snakes though.
Dude, I was in the USMC permanent duty at Redstone Arsenal. I remember it being 90 degrees at like 6 am. It gets hot up north but the heat down south is different.
@@Lokutis1 67 years and 10 months full social security benefits for a guy my age. That is like 8.5 years left working for me. But who the heck knows with this stuff happening today? I work in aerospace so we have been hurt really badly. I may have to work longer. I hope not.
I farm for a living, so I will never be able to retire. Fortunately I have three boys, that in a few years will be able to help me out. I will take hot southern summer any day. I wimp out when it gets under the 50’s.
I just use google maps, find creeks connected to rivers, or big lakes. Google map will show images of the highway/bridges. Will get an idea of it could be a decent fishing spot.
Where does a 500 lbs bear fish? That's right anywhere he wants to. Been on vacation and had to much work to do to get to go fishing.... something seems all kinda wrong about that. Thanks for sharing John. God bless
I don't know if you get any kind of endorsement fee from the hellgrammite company but you should. I bought some after see you using them over and over in your videos and I love them.
The shallow parts of Stones River around Murfreesboro are really fun to fish and there are lots of good access points.
That first access looks a lot like the canoe access where Lebanon Road crosses Mill Creek. That creek has 4 or 5 of those accesses. They were built by volunteers from Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association (TSRA). I’ve been a member for many years. Good organization that promotes river conservation, paddling skills, and river access.
Nope, that’s the access on Elm Hill Pike.
Mill Creek is awesome all down it to all the way to nolensville TN. Gar and bass to large small mouth. Kayak is the best way to fish it but like all creeks in Tennessee. Are the best places to fish.
its sad a company fenced up the lower TSRA access point on Whites Creek. Its very hard to fish it now. Hoping something can be done, since it doesnt even seem like they own all the property they built fence on.
@@matthewpiper580it’s fenced up now :(
That’s how it goes some days . Every day is different and every creek is different. Way to go .
One of our less productive days, but still fun fishing with You! God bless you. Thanks for having me.
A fine video; your best yet. I felt like I was right beside you talking and enjoying the experience. I'll be watching several times again and have more comments later. And thank you for taking me fishing this morning.
oh thanks, wasnt sure how this one would go
Loved the way you showed your process for finding new places to fish, would love to see more like it. Thanks
Used to live near Mill Creek where Thompson Lane crosses it in southeast Nashville. Frequently fished it and took my kids there to fish. Lots of fun
This was awesome because it was informative and fun. Sounds simple, but so much goes into making a good video and you always hit it on every level. Thank you!
Creek Fishing Adventures, keep the great videos coming! We actually drove through Little Nashville, Indiana today looking for a place to fish and put on our channel. Lol! Keep doin what you do!
Man, ever since I switched to hellgrammites I can't stop slaying smallmouth. Most tackle stores can't keep them in stock with how fast they sell out lol
Bait'em Boys I get lucky if I can find em laying around 😂 They go sooo damn fast
Missouri Backwoods fishing “Smallmouth candy”.
Only channel that I get notifications by choice.
For some reason I dont get notifications ??
@@montemaguire4596 You have to go in and change a preference to get notifications.
That extra jump was awesomely cool.
Why did I enjoy this video? I enjoyed it because reality is that not every fishing trip is going to produce fish rewards, but the beauty is enjoyable. Thanks for the video.
As Catfish Dave would say, "you never know until you throw". Another enjoyable video, thanks
Finally topside if the comment section!! My man absolutely love your channel!! Keep up the great work!! F4L!!!
Appreciate it!
AMEN! John thank you for the videos you put out! Always looking forward to them! You are a good young man!!
I got excited when I seen the title lol back in my hometown. I’ll drop a few pins and send them to you so you’ll have a few areas to check out next time you go back to Nashville.
Drop me some pins I live in the Nashville area Nd I need places
Same here😂😂
SAME
Can’t get much out of Mill Creek
@@browniescout9495 I’ve caught all kinds of fish in mill creek
Best part is experimenting and exploring. Sweet spot!
i grew up fishing the Stones around murfreesboro. its a great river with a lot of variety. theres shallow parts with good smallmouth, and bigger deeper parts too. still one of my favorite places to fish.
You should definitely be sponsored by Nikko Hellgrammite since it is your go to lure! I tell everyone I work with that fish for bass about the hellgrammite because of your vids. 👍
I've just been watching a lot of creek fishing videos lately and stumbled on this channel. I also live in middle Tennessee. Close to the Kentucky line. Been hunting for good creeks to fish.
This is exactly what I try to do lol, look for bridges going over bodies of water. I found a nice place in Jasper, TN on the Sequatchie River a couple of weeks ago that I liked pretty good. Easy access, but didn't seem to be fished very much. Great video :)
sweet, i want to explore that river more
I'm not sure if you were in the Stones River, but according to my Tennessee fishing guide the Stones River is where the Tennessee record Rock bass (Redeye)was caught in 1958 by Bill Sanford. It weighed 2 pounds, 8 oz. The reason I mentioned that is because you often catch Rock bass in other creeks. I catch them quite often, and three weeks ago I hooked into one that was 11-1/8th inches long. I caught it on a Hellgrammite as well. Good video John.
it would be crazy to get a 2lb one
I hate losing lures. I'm cheap lol. I think it is because I grew up poor and lures were hard to come by. Stays with me even till today.
that's why creek wading and fishing small creeks rocks in the summer and fall. Just go fetch it.
Same. The dreaded log fish are prevalent in my area.
@@monmixer The creeks in my neck of the woods have really soft, mucky bottoms. The western part of my state is the opposite. It sits on bedrock.
I dread losing lures, but I remind myself "I can't caught a fish if I don't risk losing a lure."
@@christopherwood2290 Mostly bed rock around here. a few are a bit silted in.
Next time youre in Nashville check out Sycamore creek. It runs into the cumberland with miles of wadable water and i regularly catch 2 plus pounders from it. Travel a bit west to a town called Dickson and theres Lick creek which holds plenty of nice smallies and buckets! Love the videos keep em coming!
thanks, i fished a couple sections of sycamore but want to explore more of it
I'm going to be in Nashville next week. From UK... All trails is a great app. I'll have look... Great video. 👌
Drive out to Smyrna, TN there’s a back road behind the Nissan plant has a huge river flow and plenty of spots to fish from the bank. It’s it’s down the street from a tackle and bait shop as well in that back road, good luck.
Behind the auto plant where ALL the fish are green, have 2 tails and one eye.
Marcos Gonzales heard they got some fresh carne asadas back there too.
Thanks for another awesome fishing trip Sir👍👍✌
Please continue to be careful& stay safe 👍👍✌
A lot of nice looking spots that seemingly should have produced better results but ya' dont know till ya' try . Always a pleasure .
Great video. Always fun to try new spots and figure out new water. Kudos on trying a few different lure to figure the fish out
Looks like your fishing mill Creek I grew up fishing that Creek. 11 yrs ago I caught a 5.9 oz small mouth fun fun fun
Nice work finding and fishing that place
Welcome to Nashville! Try the Stones river behind Percy Priest dam.
I have lost a lot of lures there lol
Late to your channel but love it man, man blessing❣️
Thank you for the information on how to find places to fish.
Thanks for the info for All Trails App.
Never know till you try, Thanks for sharing.
Little Harpeth River around Edwin Warner Park is great- nice smallmouth in there...
Thank you! I live around Nashville and I've been looking for new creeks to wade and fish or kayak and fish.
Looks like a great time out there on a nice creek, nice work!
4:30. Little story. About 1990. Was going to a small river off I95 near New Haven, CT. Pulled off highway. Saw an old Lincoln Continental parked off the highway. Looked like it had brush, sticks on it for camo? Weird. Walked into woods near where I fished. Saw an "encampment". A group of people actually looked like they were living by the creek. Permanently. Even had laundry hanging off a makeshift clothesline. I was carrying but I still got the heck out of there before they spotted me.
thats scary
You can catch catfish at Shelby Parker. No telling what runoff into that creek. There are huge smallmouth in the Cumberland but you need a boat.
If you're still around Nashville, you can try richland creek in west Nashville, and three mile creek in the south Nashville area,
I’m new to your channel, glad I found it. I’m a few hours south of you in Atlanta. Was curious if you had ever fished an hour and 1/2 south of me on any of the creeks or tributaries of the Flint River. The Shoal Bass fishing is a blast. My favorite spot was along Potato Creek south of Thomason. Doesn’t look like you have a storage of spots to fish, but in case you were getting bored with Smallmouth, or were in central Georgia and had a few hours to kill.
Felt bottom boots, an ultralight, broken back Rapala, and a crawdad jig and you’re in business. (Very rocky, boulder style fishing)
The hellgrammite is lethal in middle TN. Great video, John. Keep grinding.
yes sir
Keep doing your thing. You are fishing men out here that can't get 5 min to himself
Well Brother, if that doesn’t make you homesick nothing will, lol. You live in a very “fishable” area, enjoy it. I went this morning myself, had the same issue. Can’t kill’um every day. BUT THERE’S ALWAYS TOMORROW!!
I thinks someone's living under the bridge but that's fine. Lol
Local guy got a five pounder smallie out of there a few weeks ago. Tank!
That’s a tank for sure
Stewarts creek in the middle of Smyrna. Park somewere on S. Lowry and just hit the creek. Some deep holes but for the most part you can walk all of it til you come up on Smyrna golf course. Gets deep.
Love your channel, man. I'm taking off tomorrow, so I'm going to try to find a place to get some crappie. I'm in cleveland. Do you know any spots around here
I needed this, I live here and my only option to fish is the harpeth River, still a great river
Same. Just tried out a new spot behind my buddy’s house that was absolutely jumping with Gar. I didn’t even know gar were really in the harpeth, but it was awesome
Try Mill Creek in sugar valley bro it SMACKS. Small mouth hit like crazy.
John Marston oh yeah gar are definitely in the harpeth, me and my buddy use cut bream in the spring and catch millions of gar
MusicCity Fisherman I had no idea how to deal with them, I’m heading out again today to try my luck with that rope fishing technique I’ve heard about. Or maybe I’ll try small hooks. I don’t know, I’ve only just started fishing this year so most of my fishing experience is just trial and error haha
John Marston do the rope thing. I’m heading out there too!
Creek had a lot of good structure. All kind of stones, trees, etc. Plenty of places for them to hide.
Under the spillway of lakes. Or follow the creeks from the river. Put it on Satellite mode so you can see the deep holes of creeks.
Good luck
Good video John. Going to check out the All Trails app for here in Pa.
ha, that little bass was giving you some back talk. haha I bought some helgramites after watching you a while back but haven't had a chance to use them. Hey Thank you for providing the name of that Trail app. That might help me find some spots.. Appreciate it. Yep, hat those first cast lure losses. I feel like such a dumbo when I do something like that on first cast.
So how was Bass Pro? The one up here has next to no gear on the shelves for fishing all the shelves for the tackle as almost empty too love your videos by the way I do a ton of creek fishing too! Up here we have the Troutroutes app not sure if its active there yet is great for finding spots
oh thanks, surprisingly it was full here
Great video it's nice to try new places
thanks for the google maps information..
Mill creek!
I just got back from a tidal river/creek I fish. Results for three hours: A torn up body from prickers, the taste of OFF in my mouth. Sweaty and dirty. I caught a largemouth of about 5" and a striper about 9" in the same spot. Saw some blue crabs and a small snapping turtle. Had a good time none the less.
you got out there at least, the more i fish the more bad days i have but also more good days
very useful video clip! thanks!
Google maps helped me find some nice creeks I need to explore more. I'm surprise bass pro didn't get you for a new rod and reel combo lol. Nice video👍
I live in Kentucky I would love to come that way and fish with you sometime Ive been finding creeks in Kentucky the same way for years it's my favorite type of fishing.
you got to love the bigger but still wadeable creeks - the moving water looks great - high fishiness index #osint #bedrock
wading is the best strategy - you took a marginal day and got some base hits - the shiner is example of perfect bait - put a tiny snap swivel on and you can change up quick #corked bat
Hey buddy if u come to the walmart I'm Ashland City off hwy12 and jump on your maps there u can find some pretty nice places and great kayaking
Nice video John. 😊
Nice video man! Very cool!
If you are ever in Murfreesboro, about 30 min south of Nashville, go try fishing off guy james road.
Head down here to Clarksville. Right next to Nashville. The town is split with Ft Campbell Ky. Tons of spots.
Great video never know what your going to catch
Thank YOU for the video.
Love your videos. Keep up the great work. Always fun to watch. Thinking about doing some fishing videos here in PA. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Take care
start off with light action and small lures
If you ever make it back to Nashville. Stones River is excellent fishing. I'm like a mile from Stones. Let's fish. Enjoying your video's. Thanks.
i have that on the list of places to go
I always look forward to your videos. What color hellgrammites are you/do you using? Those things almost always produce.
natural and brown are my go to
Some nice creeks to fish north of Nashville just across the Kentucky border. I fish Drakes Creek a lot.
Guaranteed that swtich to the darker color made the difference in that murkier water!!!
John, can I ask what reel you were using?
Thanks man! Great vid!
that one is the diawa revros 2500, i like it for sure
A tip I would give about creek fishing is to fish upstream instead of down. The reason is that fish in creeks tend to face upstream and wait for prey to be washed past them. By fishing upstream you are less likely to spook fish before you get a chance to cast a lure over them.
i do it both ways and do well, a lot of times it just depends on where i can access
Put in with your boat at the boat ramp below the Old Hickory Dam and come in on Stones River Creek. Probably catch bigger fish.
this video is for people that dont have boats
Creek Fishing Adventures I was referring more to fishing kayaks
Also, if you’re here for a while, try Drakes Creek. You could park in the park in Hendersonville and walk that creek or you can spot some different places on a map further north where you can walk in there and catch some pretty good size SM. Watch for snakes though.
I live in NE Georgia, people who don’t live in the south, don’t understand real heat. It was 85 degrees when I got up this morning.
Dude, I was in the USMC permanent duty at Redstone Arsenal. I remember it being 90 degrees at like 6 am. It gets hot up north but the heat down south is different.
Beats 40 below in January in the afternoon everyday cant wait to retire!
@@Lokutis1 67 years and 10 months full social security benefits for a guy my age. That is like 8.5 years left working for me. But who the heck knows with this stuff happening today? I work in aerospace so we have been hurt really badly. I may have to work longer. I hope not.
I farm for a living, so I will never be able to retire. Fortunately I have three boys, that in a few years will be able to help me out. I will take hot southern summer any day. I wimp out when it gets under the 50’s.
I'll take the air you can wear here in the heart of dixie over anything cooler than 40 degrees.
Stones is a pretty good place for Smallmouth, at least around Murfreesboro
Yes, there's a *Nice* area indeed 😏
DONT GO THERE, I hear there is a flesh eating bacteria thing going on there
We don't keep them
AdamSkoda FLESH EATING BACTERIA!
Have you ever actually been there???
Thanks for everything you do! Such an inspiration to my channel and I appreciate it!
This is a great video John.
thanks brother
Buddy, I hope you have more luck than I did. I searched for spots the entire time I was there. Although, when I went I was looking for lakes.
Love your videos
What is your most favorite panfish bait for big panfish when they are hard to catch in semi clear water.
Trout magnet is hard to beat.
@@andrewhaley8992 I tried the crappie magnet and nothing hit it but when i went to my tride and true charlie brewer slider in glow they went nuts.
Trout magnets or a 1 inch to 2 inch Berkey Gulp minnow. Those are my “go to” baits for panfish.
@@SMaamri78 How would you fish a trout magnet because clearly under a float doesnt work, that is how i used the crappie magnet and nothing bit it.
I make a spinner that I have great luck with. CFA actually used it in one of his videos I sell them for 5$ each or 5 for 20$
I was thinking of getting that alltrails app. When you locate a certain trail does it specify if you can fish there ? Great video, thanks
sometimes it does
You def had some rain runoff, cool video to be a local video
Hellgramite is the go to seems to always catch fish
This was def helpful
I just use google maps, find creeks connected to rivers, or big lakes. Google map will show images of the highway/bridges. Will get an idea of it could be a decent fishing spot.
can also use a distance measure to get an idea how big the creek is
Nice idol..new friend here 🙂 Happy Fishing 🎣
Thank you.
Where does a 500 lbs bear fish? That's right anywhere he wants to.
Been on vacation and had to much work to do to get to go fishing.... something seems all kinda wrong about that. Thanks for sharing John.
God bless
I love going to bass pro and spending over $100
Drakes creek ,inside of drakes creek park in Hendersonville TN 20 min from Nashville
Looks like good top water
I don't know if you get any kind of endorsement fee from the hellgrammite company but you should. I bought some after see you using them over and over in your videos and I love them.
i do now , if buy stuff using the discount code i have, i get 10% from the sale, plus they do send me some free stuff
Feel free to message me anytime. Grew up here fishing good creeks my whole life I can send you some spots. Love the channel!
Drakes creek in Hendersonville is great for small mouth