The epitome of fishing. Quiet, peaceful and the occasional adrenaline rush from a top water smash. Truly enjoy your videos. No gimmicks, no music, no product placement other than what you personally use and none of the other rigamarole. Love it, man. By far the best fishing channel on TH-cam.
This man's composure is admirable. Can have the most insane take close in and just stay calm, no screaming. So easy to watch and an absolute pleasure to be in the water with you as always 😁😊
NOT a $5000 kayak with $800 combo and $100 swim bait. Love that’s simple realistic stuff to catch beautiful giant fish all shot by a normal dude. Thanks for taking us all along.
For sure! It’s about finding the fish, he’s proven that time and time again by catching them with all kinds of random lures like Lego figures, for example. He does also have a newer Hobie though, but this is his original kayak. I think he’s mentioned it’s a Tarpon 120. That combo is about $500+ though, reel is a Diawa Zilion ($400) And rod is $130. But he’s always caught fish, even on his older cheaper setups.
I love how there is all the bass anglers out here talking about you need a $500 7’6 heavy for frogging and a $600 7’2 Medium Heavy for jigs, etc etc…. Meanwhile here is Matt on his kayak with a 6’6 medium heavy bass x catching big bass, pike, musky, and whatever other fish that swims in the waters he patrols on swimbaits, frogs, whopper poppers, jigs, you name it, all on the same rod for the most part, putting all them fancy livescoping elitist to shame lmao I love it, keep up the great work Matt‼️🎣
One of the things I like most about your videos is you upload even the slow fishing days. That's the reality of fishing many times. Still enjoyable to get out though! 😊
Nice snag. I really like your videos. Kinda jealous of you fishing so much. Not really just saying it sure looks fun to fish as much. Thanks for taking us watchers along.
Best fishing channel on TH-cam. How you handled that first Musky that calmly, i dont know. always appreciate the non theatrics, just straight up relaxed fishing. not yelling GIANT every time some hits the line.
I just found your channel and I really love Topwater fishing. I am on disability now but this reminds me of leaving Mississippi filled with largemouth to fish in central Wisconsin with my late Father for bass, northerns, and muskies. I miss it a lot. The folks laughed at us going out fishing until they found out our large spinner baits we ordinarily used to bash fish with back home were great for catching northern and musky.
I'm really starting to like the segmented swimbaits and you can get them off temu really cheap I change the hooks and split rings on some of them the ones that come chrome plated some come with decent hooks and the action on them are great Bass and pickerel love them. And if I snag up and loose one it doesn't bother me like a more expensive bait.great video summer time is here the dog days are around the corner.
I have found that high water in a river makes fishing very difficult. Fish simply relate to different things. BTW: I used to fish the Red River near Grand Forks a lot 30 to 40 years ago, and I saw several Goldfish surface in the Red.
after fishing the mississippi since the 80's drought i have learned when there is flooding the fish go tight to shore to take advantage of the abundance of new food to be had there.
You are the only guy I know that could probably take a tomato paste can put a treble hook on it and catch fish. No matter what lure you have on you catch fish. Tight lines brother!
I got a longer paddle and a rudder for my new fishing kayak and it works way better! Can you do a rapala floating lure video or a rapala countdown lure video? Perch color, black and gold, and trout.
11:45 Not too uncommon that they wrap themselves in the line and the hook is somewhere around the dorsal fin when they make those impressive jumps. Fortunately getting hooked right around the dorsal fin area doesn't affect them much in the long run. I have re-captured pikes that I've hooked like that some time (hours to days) later and they manage well. Well, it's 5 am here, time to go out and catch some morning pikes before the water gets too warm and the pikes looses the apetite!
I was hoping I’d catch another fish or two to make the video a little longer! I had a decent pike follow the lure later too I almost added at the end but it was mostly three minutes of me not talking much trying to get the fish to take my lure with no payoff. I’ve got a couple longer bass fishing videos to edit for the next uploads though!
I’ve been calling him that since the first video I watched of his. That’s how my brother and I refer to him; “ Hey man, did you watch Bob Ross’s new video?” every single time
It was nice meeting you out there! It’s funny at that spot I can’t count how many times I’ve seen someone slam on the brakes and turn around to come talk to me as I’m loading my gear up lol. It’s a fun area to spend the day checking out a bunch of spots along the river!
As a ridiculous lure junkie, of course I have those swimbaits 😂...the chrome 1 is pretty cool, too...have to get the exact speed to keep it running right, but not a bad lure for under $10... high water? Gotta throw a Rat! That's the only time i ever saw a rat in the water....high, flooded water ...Wish we'd get some rain...mid/upper 90's & zero rain for awhile...just got back, caught 4 ...not too bad for a terribly hot day...worst part was loading the kayak on the cart & walking back to the parking lot
The water is even higher out there now and I tried a rat at this spot earlier this week. I saw fish and had a couple follow the big 50 Spro rat but I haven’t had any luck getting them to bite much of anything. I think it’s because they’ve been stepping the flow up every couple days still. The fish seem to bite much better when it stabilizes for at least a few days.
I keep the exact locations of most of these spots secret, but it’s just a backwater half oxbow type channel off the main river so there isn’t really any current going through there. You can find similar spots on many rivers though, oxbow channels, around islands, top sides of dams etc are usually slower water. I do usually have to deal with current a bit getting to those spots though. Where I was at here the water is moving pretty quick getting up there now and definitely not for inexperienced paddlers. I was quick getting my kayak loaded up at the start the other day so game and fish didn’t pull up and try to tell me to stay off the river lol.
It seems to be a decent lure for pike and muskie, at least the biggest one. I tossed it around earlier this spring too in a bay on a lake and had a couple pike smash it!
Absolutely love your videos! I live in Baja now, but was in MN for 17 years, obsessed with small lakes, rivers, and creeks. Just curious, with these more "readily-available" lures you use, do you ever upgrade the terminal tackle? Saludos! 🤙
I usually leave the hooks as they are with production lures. Some of the antique lures I’ve used in the past I swapped hooks on, and a couple hand made lures I’ve received I’d swap the hooks for some bigger ones.
They’ve cranked the dam open even more and it’s as high as it’s been in several years now! It should help repopulate that area with fish after they removed a bunch of pike and muskie at the dam last year.
What connection knot do you use for the j flouro to braid? Immaculate as always 👏 still on the hunt for that pike net can’t find a perfect kayak size! Cheers from Toronto 🇨🇦
Watching this with a cup of coffee has become a Saturday morning tradition
Yessir!!
Like Adult cartoons!
It’s good work if you can get! lol 👍
I agree 100 percent
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The epitome of fishing. Quiet, peaceful and the occasional adrenaline rush from a top water smash. Truly enjoy your videos. No gimmicks, no music, no product placement other than what you personally use and none of the other rigamarole. Love it, man. By far the best fishing channel on TH-cam.
Word!
Not gonna lie, your lure selections make these videos way more fun!
It’s always fun trying something different! Throwing lures the fish have probably never seen before can be a good thing too!
This man's composure is admirable. Can have the most insane take close in and just stay calm, no screaming. So easy to watch and an absolute pleasure to be in the water with you as always 😁😊
12:22 That shocked pause, I felt that to my core. Fish have a funny way of saying goodbye
NOT a $5000 kayak with $800 combo and $100 swim bait. Love that’s simple realistic stuff to catch beautiful giant fish all shot by a normal dude. Thanks for taking us all along.
For sure! It’s about finding the fish, he’s proven that time and time again by catching them with all kinds of random lures like Lego figures, for example. He does also have a newer Hobie though, but this is his original kayak. I think he’s mentioned it’s a Tarpon 120. That combo is about $500+ though, reel is a Diawa Zilion ($400) And rod is $130. But he’s always caught fish, even on his older cheaper setups.
@@TDMILESKIAnd he is probably one of the better fisherman on TH-cam....
Saturday morning...time to go yakking.
Thanks for bringing me along.
Watching this with a cup of coffee has become a Saturday morning tradition
@@reallymysterious4520apparently so has posting that comment.
A pleasant distraction from our Saturday morning rain storm.
Must be nice it’s 90 here
I love how there is all the bass anglers out here talking about you need a $500 7’6 heavy for frogging and a $600 7’2 Medium Heavy for jigs, etc etc…. Meanwhile here is Matt on his kayak with a 6’6 medium heavy bass x catching big bass, pike, musky, and whatever other fish that swims in the waters he patrols on swimbaits, frogs, whopper poppers, jigs, you name it, all on the same rod for the most part, putting all them fancy livescoping elitist to shame lmao I love it, keep up the great work Matt‼️🎣
Awesome fishing videos. Keep it up. I watch all your videos
This is my adult version of Saturday morning cartoons.
i couldn't agree with you more🤣🤣🤣
X bc us 🤣🤣 jn
Exactly
Your videos are easily the best on TH-cam…….Thank you Matt!!! 👍🎣
What a lovely morning in the kayak! Good morning yak fam!!
One of the things I like most about your videos is you upload even the slow fishing days. That's the reality of fishing many times. Still enjoyable to get out though! 😊
Thank you for taking us on your fishing trips with you. It’s really peaceful and enjoyable content
Driving through North Dakota now to a band gig and you posted. Thank you! We are near… Devils lake btw
Retired from drumming/touring in 2018. Staying close to home and fishing more is a beautiful thing. Drums equal pain.😂😂😂😂 good luck at gig.
Thanks! @@Freakdog66 That’s the truth though! 9 hours from Wisconsin. Have fun fishing!
I’ve seen some people use like gold fish and small koi carp for live bait, seems wild a fish would eat something like that!
Hope you and yours are doing ok from the flooding and dam break keep you in our thoughts and prayers
Nice fish. It always amazes me how you can land a fish like that on a kayak.
Too hot where I am to go fishing today, so this is the next best thing. Awesome video as always!
Yes 98 by me not going out either
Thanks, Matt, that was just a wonderful trek on the river that produced a really nice muskie, I enjoyed every moment! Take care and be safe.
Really love to watch you catch the big fish like today. Thanks for taking me along. You are awesome 😎.
Beautiful day to be on the water and some action is better then no action tou stay safe out there buddy
Your videos are excellent! I wish there were a fly fisherman out there who made just as great and entertaining videos!
Maybe one of these days I’ll try fly fishing!
@@ndyakangler that would be unreal! Do you have much experience with it?
Nice snag. I really like your videos. Kinda jealous of you fishing so much. Not really just saying it sure looks fun to fish as much. Thanks for taking us watchers along.
Best fishing channel on TH-cam. How you handled that first Musky that calmly, i dont know. always appreciate the non theatrics, just straight up relaxed fishing. not yelling GIANT every time some hits the line.
At my cabin in northern Wisconsin about to get some lines wet. Awesome vid as always!
I just found your channel and I really love Topwater fishing. I am on disability now but this reminds me of leaving Mississippi filled with largemouth to fish in central Wisconsin with my late Father for bass, northerns, and muskies. I miss it a lot. The folks laughed at us going out fishing until they found out our large spinner baits we ordinarily used to bash fish with back home were great for catching northern and musky.
thanks for taking us along
Thanks again for making yet another enjoyable fishing video to watch.
Great action as always 👌 and don't beat me up over this ! just a wee bit on the short side!
This goldfish pattern reminds me of the goldfish River2sea did about 15 years ago they were a very good bait I enjoyed throwing at chainpickerel
I'm really starting to like the segmented swimbaits and you can get them off temu really cheap I change the hooks and split rings on some of them the ones that come chrome plated some come with decent hooks and the action on them are great Bass and pickerel love them. And if I snag up and loose one it doesn't bother me like a more expensive bait.great video summer time is here the dog days are around the corner.
Just got back from the Sheyenne and the river is way up. Bass were going for top water though. Great vid as always ND.
You had me at pike or muskie 👍
I have found that high water in a river makes fishing very difficult. Fish simply relate to different things. BTW: I used to fish the Red River near Grand Forks a lot 30 to 40 years ago, and I saw several Goldfish surface in the Red.
The legend is back!
Another awesome video well done some really nice fish
The way you land those fish on a kayak will always be impressive 🤜
That's crazy nice fishing wow. Thanks again for another great adventure. Late.
That is one cool swim bait
Love your videos! ❤
Had me at “big ferocious river beasts”.
Man, ur always crushing these tips videos. I'm trying this now..... ..... ..... OUCH!!!
Nice fish love your videos
after fishing the mississippi since the 80's drought i have learned when there is flooding the fish go tight to shore to take advantage of the abundance of new food to be had there.
Watching this nice video is a wonderful reward to finish my day before going to bed.
This I my hot tub/ beer go to channel. Great stuff man!
My buddy JZ cant catch anything but loves your channel.
Be honest - are you JZ?
@@TacohMann we are all JZ
And what does JZ say about your fishing skills?
@NH1969GOAT he doesn't speak, he's too busy not catching things.
You are commenting for a friend right?
Looks like that short, medium action rod was throwing that heavy bait nicely
You are the only guy I know that could probably take a tomato paste can put a treble hook on it and catch fish. No matter what lure you have on you catch fish. Tight lines brother!
Great video. You got a good spot..
Looks like some spawn marks on him, beautiful fish!
Wnjoyed this video ghe night before a layak fishing trip.
Love the content
Love the videos, you're a legend
Good video like always i enjoy watching
I got a longer paddle and a rudder for my new fishing kayak and it works way better! Can you do a rapala floating lure video or a rapala countdown lure video? Perch color, black and gold, and trout.
Cd5
Never clicked a video so fast
Thank you !!!
Great vid as usual thanks for taking us with you on this one. What knots do you use to connect the braid to 50 lb fluro?
I use a palomar at the lure first, then an albright at the braid.
40 calendar days to go before I quit the job and take my Hobie fishing.
I love watching these videos.
So cool love watching your videos!
Love this channel.
Great video as always.
You’re now a combination of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood and Bob Ross. Hahaha.
Mr. Rogers of the fishing world. The voice is filled with anticipation, yet stone cold calm.
Mr Rodgers, Bob Ross and Al Linder
Another great vid! Thanks!
Just want to say you are my favourite TH-cam channel to watch keep up the great videos I’m jealous tho on how many musky u catch 😂
These go for $7.99 in most online fishing stores! Grabbed me one, like I always do when you show off a new lure lol.
11:45 Not too uncommon that they wrap themselves in the line and the hook is somewhere around the dorsal fin when they make those impressive jumps. Fortunately getting hooked right around the dorsal fin area doesn't affect them much in the long run. I have re-captured pikes that I've hooked like that some time (hours to days) later and they manage well.
Well, it's 5 am here, time to go out and catch some morning pikes before the water gets too warm and the pikes looses the apetite!
Awesome video 👍 📹 👏
This bait would be great in the Miami canals!
Great video
Gotta try the umbrella rig at some point while the spawn is hot
Should try the 6th sense trace brother, im obsessed with that bait
Hey Matt! Could you do a video with the Mepps Syclops? I hear they are amazing for pike, and wanted to hear your thoughts! Thanks.
Great video as always 🔥
Isnt your leader a little bit short for fishing such fish like pike or musky?
XPS makes rly good lures on the cheap.
Matt,you rock! ❤ Peace
I watch every single video and I fall asleep to it every night
Love your videos,no good places like that in Ohio
Would like to see you do an old school flatfish video sometime
Thank you for the video
14 min tease... Ha need to drop a video twice a week
Now that its summer.
Nice catch👏🦈🦈🦈
I was hoping I’d catch another fish or two to make the video a little longer! I had a decent pike follow the lure later too I almost added at the end but it was mostly three minutes of me not talking much trying to get the fish to take my lure with no payoff. I’ve got a couple longer bass fishing videos to edit for the next uploads though!
I love your vids!
He's the Bob Ross of fishing. 😆
I’ve been calling him that since the first video I watched of his. That’s how my brother and I refer to him; “ Hey man, did you watch Bob Ross’s new video?” every single time
i met you on this day, still so stoked to meet you
It was nice meeting you out there! It’s funny at that spot I can’t count how many times I’ve seen someone slam on the brakes and turn around to come talk to me as I’m loading my gear up lol. It’s a fun area to spend the day checking out a bunch of spots along the river!
As a ridiculous lure junkie, of course I have those swimbaits 😂...the chrome 1 is pretty cool, too...have to get the exact speed to keep it running right, but not a bad lure for under $10... high water? Gotta throw a Rat! That's the only time i ever saw a rat in the water....high, flooded water ...Wish we'd get some rain...mid/upper 90's & zero rain for awhile...just got back, caught 4 ...not too bad for a terribly hot day...worst part was loading the kayak on the cart & walking back to the parking lot
The water is even higher out there now and I tried a rat at this spot earlier this week. I saw fish and had a couple follow the big 50 Spro rat but I haven’t had any luck getting them to bite much of anything. I think it’s because they’ve been stepping the flow up every couple days still. The fish seem to bite much better when it stabilizes for at least a few days.
I had a goldfish lure a lot like that one but I got hung up and lost it a couple weeks ago 😂
Looks like an AWESOME river. Looks calm enough for my young son to kayak fish on with me..... Any hints to where it is? 😅 gotta ask
I keep the exact locations of most of these spots secret, but it’s just a backwater half oxbow type channel off the main river so there isn’t really any current going through there. You can find similar spots on many rivers though, oxbow channels, around islands, top sides of dams etc are usually slower water. I do usually have to deal with current a bit getting to those spots though. Where I was at here the water is moving pretty quick getting up there now and definitely not for inexperienced paddlers. I was quick getting my kayak loaded up at the start the other day so game and fish didn’t pull up and try to tell me to stay off the river lol.
@ndyakangler I get keeping them secret for sure! Will have to get out do more scouting. Good heads up though!
I subscribed for the smallmouth, 😂
10 seconds in and I already liked the video 😂
Did i notice registration stickers on the yak? Another great video!!
Yes, ND where I live doesn’t require it but I fish MN quite a bit where everything over 10’ needs to be registered.
Just ordered that bait a few days ago in Pupmkinseed...we'll see if I have as much luck 🤔
It seems to be a decent lure for pike and muskie, at least the biggest one. I tossed it around earlier this spring too in a bay on a lake and had a couple pike smash it!
Absolutely love your videos! I live in Baja now, but was in MN for 17 years, obsessed with small lakes, rivers, and creeks. Just curious, with these more "readily-available" lures you use, do you ever upgrade the terminal tackle? Saludos! 🤙
I usually leave the hooks as they are with production lures. Some of the antique lures I’ve used in the past I swapped hooks on, and a couple hand made lures I’ve received I’d swap the hooks for some bigger ones.
awesome video once again. keep them coming boss 🔥. I have a question though, what net model is that ?
Looks Fishy!..Hah! I love that saying..
I was at that exact spot in like march that whole place was damn near dried up caught a real tiny walleye right there though lol
They’ve cranked the dam open even more and it’s as high as it’s been in several years now! It should help repopulate that area with fish after they removed a bunch of pike and muskie at the dam last year.
“There are so many Muskie in my rivers that I can fish with a Lays chip wrapper and still catch them” 😂
His voice is just so calm than any other fishermen
What connection knot do you use for the j flouro to braid? Immaculate as always 👏 still on the hunt for that pike net can’t find a perfect kayak size! Cheers from Toronto 🇨🇦
I tie an Albright knot for braid to leader line.