In the FL Keys there's a joke about a Texan who hires a charter to catch something "truly epic!" First they hook him up on a big Bull Dolphin. When he lands it, his only response is "Meh, in Texas we have catfish that pull harder. " Then they get him on a huge Barracuda and his response is the same "Meh, in Texas we have catfish that pull harder." Then comes a Tarpon, Wahoo, and even a massive Marlin. Each time the Texan replies with the same response. The captain is fully annoyed now and turns back to the Marathon hump. When they get there the captain tells the mate to rig up a deep drop rig, drop it down half way, but don't hand the rod to the Texan until at least three Amberjacks are hooked up. The mate does just as he was told. When he hands the rod over the Texan is pulled tight to the gunnel and then he's almost pulled over. He's saved when the mate grabs his belt and pulls him back to his feet. The rod is bent into an almost perfect U as the Amberjacks pull as one towards the bottom. The reel begins to smoke as the heavy braid screams through the eyes of the rod. In just a minute or two the arms of the Texan begin to burn and his legs begin to wobble. In a panicked and cracking voice the Texan turns, looks up at the captain and asks "What kind of fish is this! A Great White!" The captain with a slight smirk, looks down from the flybridge and says "That's an Amberjack, but around here we call them Reef Donkeys." 😄 I want to see Nick get hooked up on a couple of huge Amberjack, Tuna, etc, or perhaps the king of all arm breakers a Goliath Grouper. It's not because I think he can't do it. It's because I was disabled in a bad accident and can no longer physically do it myself. Imagine what it would be like if one day you were told that most physical activities are no longer possible, including most types of fishing. That might sound silly to people who don't fish but you guys who are fully dedicated to fishing like I once was can understand. I made my own tackle and high-end custom rods for everything from mountain streams to offshore deep drop rods. I enjoy Nick's videos because his commentary makes it feel like I'm right there fishing with my friends again. Thanks Nick!
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Whenever some like U starts spouting scriptures, I'm reminded of Matthew 7:22,23. Many will say to me in that day: ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them: ‘I never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness!’ U talk about what U do not know, and U never practice what U preach.
Nick is my favorite person on TH-cam, always excited to be on the water, and even more excited to land a fish. He cares about where he lives and about the fate of the creeks and rivers. And the catchphrases -- we use them all the time around the house, especially, "See you later buddy." Oh yeah, and I have to say that I really enjoy the moviemaking (action shots, art shots, drone shots, scoring, and songs). Thanks for creating such entertaining videos, Nick!
Man I've gotta tell you you've learned me a lot of stuff about fishing. I see you do a lot of stuff. That I would've never even thought about. Thank you for making all these fine videos I watch everyone.
BEST FISHING CHANNEL EVER!! Wish i could have fishing adventures like this. Nick, can you have a fan fish with you? Maybe a tour of the US and fish with fans lol
Nick, I'm enjoying this with my 9 year old granddaughter who can't wait to fish with Gran. I think this is such a fun video to watch during during break. I hope you are enjoying your springtime wherever you are fishing.
Also…. I’ve said it once I’ll say it again and probably will again: Best fishing videos on TH-cam!! It seems like you are really that excited about catching fish as opposed to some others who are just doing it for the hype. Thanks again!!
Watching that grass carp on 2 pound test line reminded me of the time I caught a 14 pound channel catfish on my 4 pound test crappie rod. Absolute units of fish great work.
I always enjoy your videos. You're so respectful to fish, the surroundings and us. Thanks for making viewing you so pleasurable. And congratulations on all your P.B.s😊 Edit- I remember watching the videos of these fish!!😁👍
Thanks for sharing your personal best. We may have seen them before, but the excitement is still there. Congratulations on all your current and future PB’s!
Totally respect your letting them go, but man, that would be a great collection on the man cave wall. Don't get me wrong, you are doing the right thing.
Finally, Someone calls a Buffalo the right name! definitely nice to see you give respect to all species P.s Buffalo are not Carp, Neither is "Grass Carp" their real name is Amur! not related to Common Carp, Mirror Carp, Leather Carp, Linear, or Koi!
Very interesting to see what types of fish you have in America. Apart from carp and catfish, there are none of these species here in Europe. The catfish and carp only get bigger here. My PB catfish is 7. 21 foot. But they look a bit different. Nice channel. 👍
A friend of mine once hooked a grass carp, got it to shore and when it saw me it turned, snapped the line and swam away like a boss. It was about 6-7 feet long. Common carp are strong fighters but usually have little endurance and give up in 30 seconds.
It is said that child birth is so painful that a women can almost imagine what a man feels when he hasn't gone fishing for 2 weeks.😞😖😓😿🎣
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@ReelMenFishing318 Glad I gotta laugh.😂❤😁 Greetings from Minnesota Wish you a good year filled with blessings.🎣😺
Facts vacation is pain if you can’t go fishing😂😂😂
@@Princeps7289 glad I could get a laugh.😂👌
I hope this isn't true cause I'm not allowed to go for 6 weeks thanks to broken leg
I love how excited he gets when he's hooked up on a big one. "OH MY GOSH YOU GUYS!" 🎉🎉🎉😁
It has become a running gag between me and my fishing buddies, and it is amazing.
In the net!! In the Net!! Holy cow you guys!! ❤ 🤘🤘🤘❤
In the FL Keys there's a joke about a Texan who hires a charter to catch something "truly epic!" First they hook him up on a big Bull Dolphin. When he lands it, his only response is "Meh, in Texas we have catfish that pull harder. " Then they get him on a huge Barracuda and his response is the same "Meh, in Texas we have catfish that pull harder." Then comes a Tarpon, Wahoo, and even a massive Marlin. Each time the Texan replies with the same response. The captain is fully annoyed now and turns back to the Marathon hump. When they get there the captain tells the mate to rig up a deep drop rig, drop it down half way, but don't hand the rod to the Texan until at least three Amberjacks are hooked up. The mate does just as he was told. When he hands the rod over the Texan is pulled tight to the gunnel and then he's almost pulled over. He's saved when the mate grabs his belt and pulls him back to his feet. The rod is bent into an almost perfect U as the Amberjacks pull as one towards the bottom. The reel begins to smoke as the heavy braid screams through the eyes of the rod. In just a minute or two the arms of the Texan begin to burn and his legs begin to wobble. In a panicked and cracking voice the Texan turns, looks up at the captain and asks "What kind of fish is this! A Great White!" The captain with a slight smirk, looks down from the flybridge and says "That's an Amberjack, but around here we call them Reef Donkeys." 😄
I want to see Nick get hooked up on a couple of huge Amberjack, Tuna, etc, or perhaps the king of all arm breakers a Goliath Grouper. It's not because I think he can't do it. It's because I was disabled in a bad accident and can no longer physically do it myself. Imagine what it would be like if one day you were told that most physical activities are no longer possible, including most types of fishing. That might sound silly to people who don't fish but you guys who are fully dedicated to fishing like I once was can understand. I made my own tackle and high-end custom rods for everything from mountain streams to offshore deep drop rods. I enjoy Nick's videos because his commentary makes it feel like I'm right there fishing with my friends again. Thanks Nick!
"See you later buddy" it's also his "trademarked" phrase too!
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Whenever some like U starts spouting scriptures, I'm reminded of Matthew 7:22,23.
Many will say to me in that day: ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them: ‘I never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness!’
U talk about what U do not know, and U never practice what U preach.
Nice seeing some of the old-school vids. Thanks for posting, Nick!
I was hoping you would do a video like this one day. Talk about excitement overload. Great video Nick.
Nick is my favorite person on TH-cam, always excited to be on the water, and even more excited to land a fish. He cares about where he lives and about the fate of the creeks and rivers. And the catchphrases -- we use them all the time around the house, especially, "See you later buddy." Oh yeah, and I have to say that I really enjoy the moviemaking (action shots, art shots, drone shots, scoring, and songs). Thanks for creating such entertaining videos, Nick!
That waterfall where you caught that huge blue catfish looked awesome
Great video Nick! This is an awesome way to introduce people to 618 fishing! My 8 year old niece is now hooked! 😎🎣
Now take her fishing and really get her hooked!
That's what my dad did, and 55 years later I'm still hooked!!❤
Loved this episode! 🥰🤣🤪
A collage of Species and PB's!
Well done!
So much Fun to Watch, too!
Hoot! Hoot! 🎊👍🎉
Blessings*SharonZ WA
Man I've gotta tell you you've learned me a lot of stuff about fishing. I see you do a lot of stuff. That I would've never even thought about. Thank you for making all these fine videos I watch everyone.
BEST FISHING CHANNEL EVER!! Wish i could have fishing adventures like this. Nick, can you have a fan fish with you? Maybe a tour of the US and fish with fans lol
Loved seeing the old grass carp video get some attention again. Time to make some more PBs!
Dude your awesome, the best thing about fishing is catching whatever bites
Nick, I'm enjoying this with my 9 year old granddaughter who can't wait to fish with Gran. I think this is such a fun video to watch during during break. I hope you are enjoying your springtime wherever you are fishing.
Respectable collection Nick! Best thing about personal best fish is there is always room for improvement! Tight Lines!
I love the sound you play for when you catch the best fish of the video and a whole video of the sound playing? Fire 🔥
Best video production again.
Great job and awesome content thank you for taking us on your outings.
Been wanting a video of your personal best. Thanks
Heck, I haven't even heard of half those species, LOL. What great fun !! You go, Nick !
I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you catch these fish all of them your personal best you rock on sir
Also…. I’ve said it once I’ll say it again and probably will again: Best fishing videos on TH-cam!! It seems like you are really that excited about catching fish as opposed to some others who are just doing it for the hype. Thanks again!!
Omg, this is the longest video I’ve seen on this channel and I love it, I need more longer videos.
There hasn't been a video that I haven't liked! 618 you are da MAN!!
Your editing is so entertaining. Good work man.
“Please stay on!” I was there for all of those. Fish on.
Excellent idea to do this Nick! The best part was seeing that every single one was released!! Well done!!!
Enjoyed seeing your PB catches.
I enjoyed reliving the PBs. This was a great compilation.
Watching that grass carp on 2 pound test line reminded me of the time I caught a 14 pound channel catfish on my 4 pound test crappie rod. Absolute units of fish great work.
What a great idea, Nick! So very cool…good work!
"O My Gosh" great job dude 😎, keep it goin love your excitement for fishing!!
You've caught some darn nice fish, congrats on them all.
Always enjoyable watching you reel in a new PB. I'm taking off a few days next week to do some fishing. Hoping to catch some new species and new PBs.
I was waiting for this fallow up. Thanks brother. Great job. Keep up the great work
I always enjoy your videos.
You're so respectful to fish, the surroundings and us.
Thanks for making viewing you so pleasurable.
And congratulations on all your P.B.s😊
Edit- I remember watching the videos of these fish!!😁👍
Guess what I'm going to be looking for this summer?? Spillways!!! Great video, some really excellent catches!!
Awesome video 😎 Can't wait to see what future pb you catch 🐟
Awesome video, I will have to start keeping track of my PB’s.
Keep up the great content
I’ve watched all of these catches. Keep up the good videos.
Nice! Compilation of Highlights Awesome!👍
Awesome video.....love your filming and music selection....and the passion you have for fishing that I can relate to.
Yay! Glad you put up your pb vid!
Very entertaining video!!! Thanks, 618!!
I am not normally a fan of compolations but this one is fantastic
Thanks for sharing your personal best. We may have seen them before, but the excitement is still there. Congratulations on all your current and future PB’s!
Not only a video of your personal best but also your personal best video because I like the Cinematic play better than the music
618 Fishing. Nick it was alot of fun revisiting your pb videos. Thank's for the videos keep them coming
Yeah that also really cool to see and have you recap your biggest catches
Hi Nick those are some great fish great job filming as well.
Great video Nick 😎👍
Dude you crushed all your previous PB's! Some of them were almost double in size. Great job.
Nice to see a big fish landed .
Maybe I'll get one this year .
New subscriber from Oklahoma! Really enjoying your videos!!!
That was an awesome vid comp of your biggest fishes caught!
Outstanding catches bro. Great video. 🤟💪💥💥💥🤠🐡🐟
Great idea for a video, always look forward to your videos.
Awesome Catches, Nick! Lots of different species 😎
You should get to the big rivers and get on some sturgeon!
Thanks for the content 🤙
Awesome video, it's no wonder I subscribed a few years back!
😎🎣🎥👊
Man every I watch your video I feel so damn excited to get out fishing again!
that was really good Nick
Awesome, love it man. iv watched all of them, too!
This is the only episode where Nick landed all his fish!😂
Surprised to only see 1 pb from the pond of g giants.
Also keep the beard!
Nice video of all the pb fish
great highlights reel! I remember several of these
Totally respect your letting them go, but man, that would be a great collection on the man cave wall. Don't get me wrong, you are doing the right thing.
Great vide compilation 😮
That intro was insane
He tells us exactly what he is doing so even us beginner fishermen can catch monsters fish
When I click on TH-cam app I be praying for a new video frm 618 😂😂🤦🏾♂️
I enjoyed that more than I expected. Good times.
You need to put together a B-roll compilation of your best slip ups and other silly things 😂
This was different and really cool ❤❤❤
Excellent work.
Sure wish I had a go-pro when I caught my big ones. Totally envious. Loved seeing your greatist hits.
Finally, Someone calls a Buffalo the right name! definitely nice to see you give respect to all species P.s Buffalo are not Carp, Neither is "Grass Carp" their real name is Amur! not related to Common Carp, Mirror Carp, Leather Carp, Linear, or Koi!
Fish on buddy hell yeah man
Yes man i Really injoyed this episode it was cool bro
Always great when you decide you need to buy a bigger net.
Loved this video good job bro!
That is most definitely a big mouth buffalo at 9:19.
Awesome! Keep up the hard work!!💪🎣
New drinking game: Do a shot everytime Nick says "please stay on" 🍻🥴
Way to go nick I enjoyed it thanks.
Killer man. Love this.
Oh yeah boy that was totally an awesome show😅
Love watching u fish ,love the energy.hope to enjoy more
great stuff Nick thanks
Great content. Wonderful seeing you catch all those fish again. See you later buddy. 😊
Great memories ❤
Very interesting to see what types of fish you have in America. Apart from carp and catfish, there are none of these species here in Europe. The catfish and carp only get bigger here. My PB catfish is 7. 21 foot. But they look a bit different. Nice channel. 👍
Dude beautiful catfish bro
Bru keep that work up 🎉
Thank you for your sharing bro.
It is really good, onley the best forward 😁🐠💪
Yep. My wife and I always laugh. Oh my GOSH Guys, you're not gonna believe this! Sounds like some of the stories I told when I was in the Navy.
That was a great video. 👍☺
That was a good one!
Great video!
cool concept for a video!
A friend of mine once hooked a grass carp, got it to shore and when it saw me it turned, snapped the line and swam away like a boss. It was about 6-7 feet long.
Common carp are strong fighters but usually have little endurance and give up in 30 seconds.