John, Yes Sir a lot of the creeks in West Tennessee are very low too. I have my Creek Monster Tee-shirt on and at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville my wife is getting Chemo treatment for Leukemia and could use Prayers for her ,and her name is Mary Lynn ,a nurse said that they watched your channel also wants one too ,I told her that I've got a Autographed Creek Fishing Adventures cap, bracelets, stickers. I am 63 years old and really enjoyed your channel and thanks for sharing and catching some great looking Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Gar.
Hope the best man...sounds like you are a creek hopper like myself ..I wish you were catching spotted bass wading here in ky as we have lately...seen some crazy competition between smallmouth & spots ...& Spots on spots ..they are thugs 😂...crashing baits like winter is tomorrow 😂
@@HERMETICSUBROSA Yes Sir I am, I did tournament bass fish for years and when it became work I went back to creek fishing and caught my PB Smallmouth Bass 5 pound on my ultra light rod and reel , it did take me several stressful minutes to land her.
This channel got me back into wading creeks which I haven’t done since I was 12. I used to love it, and 20 years later it made me feel like a kid again the first time I went out this summer. And I’ve been going all summer since. So I just wanted to say I appreciate your channel. I’m in TN as well and have found a creek absolutely loaded with smallmouth bass (some big ones too!) that very few people fish, it’s my new secret spot lol
I can relate. I'm in Kentucky and grew up wade fishing when I was a kid. Then I git married and had kids and worked all the time and didn't get much time to fish. Now my kids are grown and I've been wade fishing a ton the past several years. Sometimes I'll go twice after work in the spring and summer and fish weekends too. Creek and river fishing is my favorite. I also take my kayak on them fishing.
Fun adventure in low creek today especially at the end. Looks like I’m hitting the river after watching this have to see my reservoirs are still releasing water. Have a great week!
Always enjoy your videos man. I had the best day fishing I've ever had today. I absolutely slayed the Crappies at one spot this morning early and then went to another spot this evening and slayed the Warmouths. Almost to a point of catching them every cast. They were extremely active. It's been a rough past few outings with my buddy and I asked the Lord to let us have a good day fishing and He did.
Nice fishing. I live on the Gulf Coast, in Pensacola, but spent four years up in Bristol in the ‘70s at a tiny little Christian college next to the racetrack. The college is now defunct. I love my Gulf Coast, but miss the beautiful scenery of Northeast Tennessee. We did a day hike on Appalachian Trail in October, and to this day, I’ve never seen leaves as red. The pageantry of the fall in the Smoky Mountains is unmatched. Almost all the fishing I’ve done has been saltwater, and to me, every panfish is a bream, and every bass is a bass. I think we have spotted bass down here, but I don’t think I could ID one, but I’m pretty sur3 there are no smallmouth. Not sure about rock bass. Anyway, love your videos. God bless!
@@CreekFishingAdventures I’ve caught a couple smaller ones while speckled trout fishing with shrimp up in the top of Pensacola Bay where the river runs into the bay.
Most of the flow of creeks coming off Walden’s Ridge actually go underground as they hit limestone strata when they hit the valley. In the wet season there is enough flow to continue in the channels downstream but as summer proceeds the above ground channels can become a trickle. The tributaries on top of the ridge are drought prone too compared to valley streams.
20” smallie, that was a gorgeous spec! Congratulations. I’ve passed on creeks/rivers near us that are that dried up; I won’t moving forward. Duh, look for the pools. Thx for the reminder!
Great video brother. I love how you pushed on and pointed out what it should be like. And from the 20 inch creek grandpa to rock bass over the ledge your enjoying it all the same. Wraps up my morning pond outing. Bass weren't too big but willing. The bluegill and green sunfish I caught on the ultralight and Mepps spinner with those little bass so worth it. Blessings John
Wow. What a shame. This has been such a brutally hot summer. I hate to see creeks, streams and ponds so low with water. Fish kills are so common.Glad you caught a few. That walk must have been tough on your ankles!
Nice little video and your right john you never know wear the fish are at and if you don't try you will never know that creek had to be hard to walk and fish as low as it was thank you for the video
Well this makes me feel a little better. I was thinking I was just a bad fisherman but it is tough across the board right now. Record low water levels all across the south on top of the already difficult late summer bite.
"Oh, no, now i gotta turn into that guy" lol. Ironically, just now as I'm sitting watching this, as your Lifeflight chopper lifted off and headed away, an Air Ambulance helo came up over some nearby trees and flew right over me! No joke! What a coincidence. 🙃
TWRA relocated 105 "laurel dace" an endangered fish species a month or so back because of streams drying up. It's one of the 10 most at risk species in the U.S. and now just found along the Walden Ridge area. At least we got some rain the last few days! #Hellgrammite #Mountain Dew 😃
Unusually low water level. It's amazing that you caught what you did. That big smallie had prob cleaned out that hole he lived in just to stay alive. Not sure where you are at, but I think I can see the roof of a building and a windsock that helo pilots use for wind direction and wind speed. John, have you ever fished Watts Bar around Ten Mile ? I have a good friend that lives in that area. Pap Blevins.
Today was a tough day for creek fishing. I went wading for about 2 hours and caught 5 but nothing over 12 inches. Fishing the 3" hellgrammite in shallow creeks in Lebanon, Ohio.
Water levels are way lower in most of the south and the bite is definitely VERY difficult. I am thinking about hanging it up till the fall. Makes 4 trips of very difficult fishing fer me.
Slow start but a strong finish good job, as a former Flight Medic you wouldn’t believe how close people want to get to the helicopter during the scene flight lol
Could just as easily been a large deer as opposed to cow or horse. If so then I'd bet it likely got hit by some vehicle and fell into the water, or made it to the creek for a drink after being hit, where it ultimately succumbed from its injuries.
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John, Yes Sir a lot of the creeks in West Tennessee are very low too. I have my Creek Monster Tee-shirt on and at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville my wife is getting Chemo treatment for Leukemia and could use Prayers for her ,and her name is Mary Lynn ,a nurse said that they watched your channel also wants one too ,I told her that I've got a Autographed Creek Fishing Adventures cap, bracelets, stickers. I am 63 years old and really enjoyed your channel and thanks for sharing and catching some great looking Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Gar.
Prayers for your wife health.
Hope the best man...sounds like you are a creek hopper like myself ..I wish you were catching spotted bass wading here in ky as we have lately...seen some crazy competition between smallmouth & spots ...& Spots on spots ..they are thugs 😂...crashing baits like winter is tomorrow 😂
@@smsalex64 Thank You, For Your Prayers We Greatly Appreciate Them. God Bless You and Your Family.
@@HERMETICSUBROSA Yes Sir I am, I did tournament bass fish for years and when it became work I went back to creek fishing and caught my PB Smallmouth Bass 5 pound on my ultra light rod and reel , it did take me several stressful minutes to land her.
@@timlacy2284 im 54 ...past tournament guy as well...hang tough man...life is a trip..
Bro is living out so many dreams of so many men. I'm glad you can fish for a living it makes me happy for you
I’ve been watching a pile of your videos lately. Been doing a ton of shallow creek fishing on my channel myself! Enjoy your content
Awesome! Thank you!
The one and only handlining master!
That was awesome to watch the gar hit and then observe that beautiful looking smallmouth bass catch!!!! What a blessing there buddy 🙌
Great to see the hellgrammite get used! It’s like playing your greatest hits haha. Thanks for what you do, you are a blessing!
This channel got me back into wading creeks which I haven’t done since I was 12. I used to love it, and 20 years later it made me feel like a kid again the first time I went out this summer. And I’ve been going all summer since. So I just wanted to say I appreciate your channel.
I’m in TN as well and have found a creek absolutely loaded with smallmouth bass (some big ones too!) that very few people fish, it’s my new secret spot lol
I can relate. I'm in Kentucky and grew up wade fishing when I was a kid. Then I git married and had kids and worked all the time and didn't get much time to fish. Now my kids are grown and I've been wade fishing a ton the past several years. Sometimes I'll go twice after work in the spring and summer and fish weekends too. Creek and river fishing is my favorite. I also take my kayak on them fishing.
Finding your own secret spot is so rewarding
Love seeing all those leaves starting to fall.
Fun adventure in low creek today especially at the end. Looks like I’m hitting the river after watching this have to see my reservoirs are still releasing water. Have a great week!
Unbelievable fishing in that low water creek. You choose the most beautiful places to fish. Just gorgeous scenery.
Having to live vicariously through you John having just had a foot amputated so keep up the good work
sorry to hear that, hope i can bring some enjoyment
Always enjoy your videos man. I had the best day fishing I've ever had today. I absolutely slayed the Crappies at one spot this morning early and then went to another spot this evening and slayed the Warmouths. Almost to a point of catching them every cast. They were extremely active. It's been a rough past few outings with my buddy and I asked the Lord to let us have a good day fishing and He did.
Nice fishing. I live on the Gulf Coast, in Pensacola, but spent four years up in Bristol in the ‘70s at a tiny little Christian college next to the racetrack. The college is now defunct. I love my Gulf Coast, but miss the beautiful scenery of Northeast Tennessee. We did a day hike on Appalachian Trail in October, and to this day, I’ve never seen leaves as red. The pageantry of the fall in the Smoky Mountains is unmatched. Almost all the fishing I’ve done has been saltwater, and to me, every panfish is a bream, and every bass is a bass. I think we have spotted bass down here, but I don’t think I could ID one, but I’m pretty sur3 there are no smallmouth. Not sure about rock bass. Anyway, love your videos. God bless!
I hear there are big large mouth in some of the brackish creeks
@@CreekFishingAdventures I’ve caught a couple smaller ones while speckled trout fishing with shrimp up in the top of Pensacola Bay where the river runs into the bay.
Awesome! Thanks for the inspiration to just keep on fishing on those tough days! Love your videos!!
These are my favorite types of videos.
Just you and the water. Wading in unique locations and circumstances. Raw. Yet very natural and I triguing. .
Most of the flow of creeks coming off Walden’s Ridge actually go underground as they hit limestone strata when they hit the valley. In the wet season there is enough flow to continue in the channels downstream but as summer proceeds the above ground channels can become a trickle. The tributaries on top of the ridge are drought prone too compared to valley streams.
Outstanding black smallies !
Amazing Smallie!!
You should really carry one of those tiny retractable measuring tapes with you!
20” smallie, that was a gorgeous spec! Congratulations. I’ve passed on creeks/rivers near us that are that dried up; I won’t moving forward. Duh, look for the pools. Thx for the reminder!
A lot of times there’s a lot flowing underwater that you don’t see
Our oldest son flies for Careflight here in North Texas. He and I are headed out in the morning to try our luck. Love Your videos. God Bless.
Great video brother. I love how you pushed on and pointed out what it should be like. And from the 20 inch creek grandpa to rock bass over the ledge your enjoying it all the same. Wraps up my morning pond outing. Bass weren't too big but willing. The bluegill and green sunfish I caught on the ultralight and Mepps spinner with those little bass so worth it. Blessings John
Beautiful water and nice fish
Great trip bro BBN
Great scenery nice fish looks like great time
Wow. What a shame. This has been such a brutally hot summer. I hate to see creeks, streams and ponds so low with water. Fish kills are so common.Glad you caught a few. That walk must have been tough on your ankles!
Nice little video and your right john you never know wear the fish are at and if you don't try you will never know that creek had to be hard to walk and fish as low as it was thank you for the video
Awesome smallie man.
Thanks for sharing 👍 Have a Blessed Day 🙏
Nice rod setup!!
Damn bro. NICE BASS!
I always enjoy your videos man great job! What a nice little spot too!
Nice smallies ❤
I’m from Kentucky and started doing a lot of creek fishing because I watch your vids thinking about starting a channel
Another awesome video thanks for sharing. Think it’s time I expand from Ontario ditch fishing and head south.
Color on the smallie 🔥
Awesome video man 🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎣🎣🎣
Well this makes me feel a little better. I was thinking I was just a bad fisherman but it is tough across the board right now. Record low water levels all across the south on top of the already difficult late summer bite.
Yeah it is, everyone seems to have it tough
Here in eastern KY everything is so low as well, it's been such a dry summer
"Oh, no, now i gotta turn into that guy" lol. Ironically, just now as I'm sitting watching this, as your Lifeflight chopper lifted off and headed away, an Air Ambulance helo came up over some nearby trees and flew right over me! No joke! What a coincidence. 🙃
Maybe the chopper is bringing life to the fish!
TWRA relocated 105 "laurel dace" an endangered fish species a month or so back because of streams drying up. It's one of the 10 most at risk species in the U.S. and now just found along the Walden Ridge area. At least we got some rain the last few days!
#Hellgrammite #Mountain Dew 😃
Thanks for trying out my flukes. Let me know what you think of them. Looks like they worked great. Nice catch.
Well the one 20” one was super nice 👍
that skeleton would have freaked me out. id be spazzing 🤣
I'm glad you were able to find some fish after walking all that rock, that was some work, you definitely will not catch fish if you don't try👍
All the rivers and lakes i fish up here in southwest Ohio are really low too
Unusually low water level. It's amazing that you caught what you did. That big smallie had prob cleaned out that hole he lived in just to stay alive. Not sure where you are at, but I think I can see the roof of a building and a windsock that helo pilots use for wind direction and wind speed. John, have you ever fished Watts Bar around Ten Mile ? I have a good friend that lives in that area. Pap Blevins.
I have, blue springs is a good area
No rain in Indiana either everything's low water's warm fish not very active. Having fished for weeks, John, I miss it. Very nice smally.
Today was a tough day for creek fishing. I went wading for about 2 hours and caught 5 but nothing over 12 inches. Fishing the 3" hellgrammite in shallow creeks in Lebanon, Ohio.
That is tough. Hopefully it changes soon
Why all the leaves? Aren’t we still in summer, officially? Lol
Hot/dry will cause trees to shed. That's what's going on in middle GA.
@@therivergiveth Wow, thanks!
@@therivergivethYup. Happens just about every year.
Water levels are way lower in most of the south and the bite is definitely VERY difficult. I am thinking about hanging it up till the fall. Makes 4 trips of very difficult fishing fer me.
Gar can be fun.
Man it was slow on the smallies today, but I caught more rock bass than I ever have at my normal spot
Enjoyed the video. Nice catches. What reel is that you were using? 🎣on
Wonder if this is piney river. I’ve been there a lot this year and it looks just like this with a lot of gar
Couple you tell me how to control when get big fish 🎉😊
Do you think the leaves in the water hurt the efficacy of topwater bait?
Yes for sure. I buzzbait does pretty well in light leaves
Only luck I've had lately in creeks is a popper
Slow start but a strong finish good job, as a former Flight Medic you wouldn’t believe how close people want to get to the helicopter during the scene flight lol
Nice video and wow i wonder how that skelton got there
Could just as easily been a large deer as opposed to cow or horse. If so then I'd bet it likely got hit by some vehicle and fell into the water, or made it to the creek for a drink after being hit, where it ultimately succumbed from its injuries.
@Nunyah_Bidness good point, I didnt think of that.
Glad to see you put Bible verses at the end of videos. God bless my friend!
Like fishing in a moonscape.
What weight and shank size are those ewg ned rigs?
John, what type of pack are you carrying in this video? Looking for a lighter option than my bass pro backpack. Nice old man you yanked out.
15$ Walmart backpack. Or whatever it cost it was a cheap backpack from Walmart. It’s just easier and simple and I don’t care if it tares.
Went fishing a creek today myself seen 2 large cotton mouth
John, I smell something!
what is the setup you're using
It’s been there since last year. I seen it and have pictures dating it
The deer skeleton
Bro John do u just pick ur Helgramite color or grab first one U see or based on lighting conditions outside !!?? Just curious 😊
No reason really. I mostly like the darker color ones but I’ve caught fish in all of them
@CreekFishingAdventures thanks Bro. John God Bless U !
John do they make those shoes with felt bottoms?
Not these I don’t think. They are really more for like boat shoes but have been really comfortable in the creeks
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Lifestar 2 outta Roane Co
That's not fall Color it's because of the Drount there dieing because there not getting enough water.We are in and bad drought in Tennessee.
Way to be persistent! We need a rain!
Any time gar are loaded up in an area, you can pretty much guarantee that fishing will be tougher. They're a nuisance.
GOLD ??
Those fish gotta be super stressed, I feel bad for fishing in those conditions literally fish in a barrel.
Let me tell something I caught anger and flip on and went back into the river into the river on tge bank like and snake all bey it's self.
Say what now?
@@Nunyah_Bidness an gar
I'm giving up on my youtube channel forever
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"Anyone need a dog bone?" lol
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