New Sub here. Thank you for all the helpful information. I live 2 hrs away, recently moved here from across the country and thanks to you I will be hitting the Caney with my boat, my kayak and from shore. - Lou
I agree with you. I have fished there for 35+ years. Whatever TWRA deems acceptable is good for fishing and it shows. I’m tired of everyone having a different opinion and thinking you can’t have your opinion. If I want to keep a trout that’s my right to do so. I’m tired of catching crap when I do keep some to eat from fellow fisherman at caney.
Thank you so much for this video. I'm getting back into fishing as a 49 year old after doing a lot as a kid. I was feeling pretty lost with so many methods out there (trout magnets, inline spinners, drifting power bait, etc) and I just needed someone to show me what to do. My wife and I took our kayaks out to the Caney this weekend, caught fish, and had a blast. I landed an 18" rainbow that was just beautiful and my biggest stream trout ever. I owe ya at least one beer as thanks.
Watching your videos is what got me going to the steps on the dam me my wife and my 15 year old son have caught some nice fish from what Iearned from watching ur early spring fishing .
Hey thanks for this video. I tried a poor man's version of this today. Didn't have powerbait so I used a yellow bead. Didn't have nightcrawlers but I dug up some earth worms. Still worked!
Now that is a better day fishing! It sure isn’t easy but well worth it when it is a good bite. I have had a few skunk days over there but many great days in that stream. Thank you so much love the videos!
Hey man I really appreciate these videos. My family and I went on Spring break 2021. Spilling and all generators goin and cold front came through but still caught a keeper ( 20 and a quarter ) And about 5 other trout. Again... thanks for these videos !!! Tried to send pic but cant figure it out
Thanks for the info. Tryin to learn. Never been on a kayak. Fished all my life,just not kayak. Bout to start tho. Wanna try Collins bad. Just wondering....would putting weight on end of line and hook 6 inches or so up the line work. Might not hang up as much. Idk. I mean i really dont know. Also. Do you think im crazy to start kayak fishing since I'll be 65 tomorrow. I aim to do it! Also aim to try your bbq!
Happy birthday! You can kayak the Collins River with mad musky watersports. The setup you're talking about with the weight on the end of the line is called a drop shot. I've tried it I just don't prefer it. It works well in Stillwater. Come see me at the bbq!
If it's a legal means of fishing, then fish with it. Nothing wrong with live bait. I caught a trout out of there a few weeks ago that had a 3-in gulp minnow in its stomach. No telling how long it had been there or if it would ever be digested or passed. If the trout eats a real worm, it will be digested and not stuck in its digestive system until it kills it. I also caught a warmouth that had a hook sticking out of its rear end that I don't think would have ever come out. So people say leaving a hook in the fish for it to digest or rust out, how accurate is that? The money we pay for our trout stamp is used to stock those trout and if we want to catch them and keep them fine. It's legal.
In my experience most hooks don't rust. I've had the unfortunate pleasure of removing some of those from the posterior of fish who are trying to pass them
I have a great tip for y'all....fly fishing out a kayak is ridiculous unless you have a pedal kayak and are amazing at controlling the kayak....BUT....you can buy large streamer flies....or tie your own like I do and fish them on a spinning reel and 6 foot light medium action rod with 6 pound test...fish ALWAYS take flies of one sort or another....now...that ruins the immersive experience of controlling a fly rod....but I am too old and cranky to invest that kind of time anymore....now tying flies is a really enjoyable and large streamers for bass and trout take a lot less technical ability than those tiny dries....and its super exciting when you tie a fly of you own that the fish just attack....they have seen a million spinners...jigs...crankbaits...etc...but a fly of your own invention and color pattern....its new to the fish....just a thought if you want to explore something new
I've caught big striper at the dam during heavy generation but I prefer to fish for striper with a certain set of circumstances that may happen in the next couple of weeks 😉
@@marcfacunla3549 hit me up on my better days fishing page on Facebook and we can try to set something up there. Much easier for conversation and planning facebook.com/Better-Days-Fishing-102735171550619/
Critics...ppfffftt...keep doing what your doing...I haven't seen you do anything even questionable...except them trout...wiggle too much for me...don't have the sense to hold still so you can look at them. Love your videos...you do it in a way that makes me feel like I am sitting there fishing too...its the best.
You’re making big mistakes still even after all these years. You’re never gonna catch the monsters with that set up. The worm method works for the big browns but not the rainbows. THE BEST FISH COME WHEN THE WATER IS UP.
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New Sub here. Thank you for all the helpful information. I live 2 hrs away, recently moved here from across the country and thanks to you I will be hitting the Caney with my boat, my kayak and from shore. - Lou
I agree with you. I have fished there for 35+ years. Whatever TWRA deems acceptable is good for fishing and it shows. I’m tired of everyone having a different opinion and thinking you can’t have your opinion. If I want to keep a trout that’s my right to do so. I’m tired of catching crap when I do keep some to eat from fellow fisherman at caney.
Ignore 'em, you'll be happier and they'll be sadder.
@@MrMarkAMartin exactly what I do
Thank you so much for this video. I'm getting back into fishing as a 49 year old after doing a lot as a kid. I was feeling pretty lost with so many methods out there (trout magnets, inline spinners, drifting power bait, etc) and I just needed someone to show me what to do. My wife and I took our kayaks out to the Caney this weekend, caught fish, and had a blast. I landed an 18" rainbow that was just beautiful and my biggest stream trout ever. I owe ya at least one beer as thanks.
Watching your videos is what got me going to the steps on the dam me my wife and my 15 year old son have caught some nice fish from what Iearned from watching ur early spring fishing .
So glad to hear that!
I was very shocked to see that Brook trout that is awesome, you didn't get numbers but that brookie was special
Been kayak fishing for over 20 years looking to connect with others here in Tn. Someone at center hill sent me to your channel
Hey thanks for this video. I tried a poor man's version of this today. Didn't have powerbait so I used a yellow bead. Didn't have nightcrawlers but I dug up some earth worms. Still worked!
Freaking awesome!
Now that is a better day fishing! It sure isn’t easy but well worth it when it is a good bite. I have had a few skunk days over there but many great days in that stream. Thank you so much love the videos!
You should do a nighttime walleye fishing vid at Center Hill Dam
Okay! I know exactly where to sit and what to do. I will show you guys everything I've learned so far, and hopefully catch a couple walleye
try a green rooster tail,or a small green jerk bait. i fish this river a lot and It never seems to fail me. it's definitely a tough river though
Hey man I really appreciate these videos. My family and I went on Spring break 2021. Spilling and all generators goin and cold front came through but still caught a keeper
( 20 and a quarter )
And about 5 other trout. Again... thanks for these videos !!! Tried to send pic but cant figure it out
Thanks for the info. Tryin to learn. Never been on a kayak. Fished all my life,just not kayak. Bout to start tho. Wanna try Collins bad. Just wondering....would putting weight on end of line and hook 6 inches or so up the line work. Might not hang up as much. Idk. I mean i really dont know. Also. Do you think im crazy to start kayak fishing since I'll be 65 tomorrow. I aim to do it! Also aim to try your bbq!
Happy birthday! You can kayak the Collins River with mad musky watersports. The setup you're talking about with the weight on the end of the line is called a drop shot. I've tried it I just don't prefer it. It works well in Stillwater. Come see me at the bbq!
Hey Better Days what's the best place to put a kayak at nice mills damn
Gotcha
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Better Days Fishing hell yeah thank you! Your videos are awesome
If it's a legal means of fishing, then fish with it. Nothing wrong with live bait. I caught a trout out of there a few weeks ago that had a 3-in gulp minnow in its stomach. No telling how long it had been there or if it would ever be digested or passed. If the trout eats a real worm, it will be digested and not stuck in its digestive system until it kills it. I also caught a warmouth that had a hook sticking out of its rear end that I don't think would have ever come out. So people say leaving a hook in the fish for it to digest or rust out, how accurate is that? The money we pay for our trout stamp is used to stock those trout and if we want to catch them and keep them fine. It's legal.
In my experience most hooks don't rust. I've had the unfortunate pleasure of removing some of those from the posterior of fish who are trying to pass them
Hickman creek down stream from stonewall Bridge looks like a nice spot.
I almost went from Stonewall to South Carthage earlier this year. However, I have never been past the Gordonsville boat ramp
Great viedos watch them all, went out to same spot same setup you said to use and caught a sturgeon! and got to meet you.
Killer profile pic! That was a hell of a day!
No artificial lure can replace live bait. Good to see others, fish the way nature intends it. 👍
Caught a 43” rock fish off the dam today. Was freaking awesome.
Sooo jealous! Post pics om my Facebook!
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This video should be called, how to get hung up on the Caney Fork.
Great video. Love your channel and keep it up!
Do you ever do any fly fishing out of the kayak?
Terribly devastated right shoulder. I'll never fly fish again 😢
I have a great tip for y'all....fly fishing out a kayak is ridiculous unless you have a pedal kayak and are amazing at controlling the kayak....BUT....you can buy large streamer flies....or tie your own like I do and fish them on a spinning reel and 6 foot light medium action rod with 6 pound test...fish ALWAYS take flies of one sort or another....now...that ruins the immersive experience of controlling a fly rod....but I am too old and cranky to invest that kind of time anymore....now tying flies is a really enjoyable and large streamers for bass and trout take a lot less technical ability than those tiny dries....and its super exciting when you tie a fly of you own that the fish just attack....they have seen a million spinners...jigs...crankbaits...etc...but a fly of your own invention and color pattern....its new to the fish....just a thought if you want to explore something new
Good thing I have a Hobie
@@Catch_and_Release_Angling Yes...that would aid greatly in stability and handling
We need a video about what you do to protect your sandwiches!!!!
Lmao!
Have you caught any hybrids or striper out of there?
I've caught big striper at the dam during heavy generation but I prefer to fish for striper with a certain set of circumstances that may happen in the next couple of weeks 😉
If you happen to need a gopher or an audience during that time I would gladly volunteer.
@@marcfacunla3549 hit me up on my better days fishing page on Facebook and we can try to set something up there. Much easier for conversation and planning
facebook.com/Better-Days-Fishing-102735171550619/
can you do a walleye method @ center hill ?
Absolutely. Looking forward to it
Critics...ppfffftt...keep doing what your doing...I haven't seen you do anything even questionable...except them trout...wiggle too much for me...don't have the sense to hold still so you can look at them. Love your videos...you do it in a way that makes me feel like I am sitting there fishing too...its the best.
Nice catches! Keep up the great work!
Handling trout with dry hands, you might as well just keep it. Its gonna die.
You’re making big mistakes still even after all these years. You’re never gonna catch the monsters with that set up. The worm method works for the big browns but not the rainbows. THE BEST FISH COME WHEN THE WATER IS UP.