Congrats Russ. Some awesome hardware there. Thanks to Russ and Jeff for the great video. Thanks Russ for the commentary along the way too. Most guys don’t want anybody filming while they fish. A great ambassador for the sport
I tried to hang back and just let him fish. He just started narrating what he was thinking. I don’t believe that Rus is a “talk to himself” kind of guy. It’s the kayak fishing guide in him that automatically slips into teaching mode. We are lucky to have his generous teaching.
He was all over the river! You can tell he’s done that a time or two! Great edit on this one! Who knew Rus was such a character out there. Definitely learned a thing or two from this one!
Thanks Tony. The most remarkable thing about that day isn’t anything I captured on video. I think that I failed to capture it because I was “staying back” so I wouldn’t be in his way. Here’s what I observed throughout the day, even during the first two hours when he did not have any significant fish on the board: When I could see Rus’s face, he was always smiling. I could see that top row of teeth. Dude is happy. I don’t think that it was a “just that day” sort of thing either. “cheerful” is a fishing skill. It’s directly related to Positive Mental Attitude.
What a great job of filming and editing Jeff! I really enjoyed the video and learned a lot from watching Rus crushing it on the water. Thank you for putting it all together and congratulations again to both of you on your prizes and awards, very well deserved. It was good to meet you during the ceremony, I was one of the guys of the Mexico team... Looking forward to Alabama 2024!
Pretty epic footage man. I live in California and It was really fascinating to watch the whole thing go down like that. I really appreciate everything and I think it’s awesome how you Russ and Cody are so in tune with Mother Nature. 👊
I’ve been following the professional kayak anglers for a while now and Russ is one of my favorites 🎣 This was awesome Jeff 📸 Good work on the camera ! And boy that 22” was a Hog
Live coverage would be different than this edited style story telling. But it would be fun. I’m sure it’s coming. I would love to be behind a camera for that!
Congrats to Russ. Well deserved. Great job on the video Jeff. Man, I have the same exact kayak and still love it. Was thinking of moving up to the Recon in the off season, but watching Russ might have changed my mind. #Wildyforlife
To watch him have his heart broken, losing that 20 inch smallmouth at 12:30, then to see him land that big one at 14:30, is amazing. And I loved the talk you gave him, Jeff, after that lost one. Nice job. I like how he motors to shore to snap the photo, too. Great idea, if you can do it.
@@TheLittleStuff All good! Still really enjoyed getting a glimpse of it. I definitely want to hit up more rivers this coming year. My arms tend to get worn out though 😂
Can you please help me out on my mission in saving our beautiful waterways universe. I'm a very poor young adult trying to make a big impact in saving our beautiful waterways by picking up Trash and keeping it clean. But I need a kayak can you please win me a kayak for me like a old Town autopilot
This style format tournament is different. There is no “weigh in” per se. Please watch the video to see how each fish is photographed on a measuring board, and that photo is uploaded to the tournament judges. It is a length based tournament, not a weight based tournament.
@@TheLittleStuff Thank you for the clarification I just seen video of guys getting busted doing it. And again thank you for the clarification I will watch the video
Congrats Russ. Some awesome hardware there. Thanks to Russ and Jeff for the great video. Thanks Russ for the commentary along the way too. Most guys don’t want anybody filming while they fish. A great ambassador for the sport
I tried to hang back and just let him fish. He just started narrating what he was thinking. I don’t believe that Rus is a “talk to himself” kind of guy. It’s the kayak fishing guide in him that automatically slips into teaching mode. We are lucky to have his generous teaching.
@@TheLittleStuff yes indeed we are.
I fished with Rus years ago on Lake Berryessa, tough day but we still caught fish! Great day, Thanks Rus!
There’s always something to learn from Rus! The depth of his angling knowledge is immense.
Good job man!!! That 22" incher was scary to watch! What a fish though! Congrat's on all your wins! Fish on!
I think that was the best fish fight sequence I’ve filmed.
Great video! So cool that you got to tag along and document Rus winning a tournament. That hands free yak is epic! One of these days...
I was blessed to have been the sole in person witness to it happening. I’m glad that I got to bring everyone else along through this video!
Congratulations. Great job. You just showed me that, to be in Kayak tournaments I don’t need a pedal drive. I appreciate you
just a sweet sweet $2500 electric motor! It would be tough going up that river without any kind of assistance and hitting that much water.
Exceptional video, Jeff! Congrats to Rus and thanks to you both for the knowledge and inspiration!!
Thanks Jean!
Absolute dominating performance! Rus is definitely an elite angler. As always great video Jeff
I had the privilege to document this historic win.
Way to go Rus! Your whole family is so proud of you! Congratulations!
He was all over the river! You can tell he’s done that a time or two! Great edit on this one! Who knew Rus was such a character out there. Definitely learned a thing or two from this one!
Thanks Tony. The most remarkable thing about that day isn’t anything I captured on video. I think that I failed to capture it because I was “staying back” so I wouldn’t be in his way. Here’s what I observed throughout the day, even during the first two hours when he did not have any significant fish on the board: When I could see Rus’s face, he was always smiling. I could see that top row of teeth. Dude is happy. I don’t think that it was a “just that day” sort of thing either. “cheerful” is a fishing skill. It’s directly related to Positive Mental Attitude.
What a great job of filming and editing Jeff! I really enjoyed the video and learned a lot from watching Rus crushing it on the water. Thank you for putting it all together and congratulations again to both of you on your prizes and awards, very well deserved.
It was good to meet you during the ceremony, I was one of the guys of the Mexico team... Looking forward to Alabama 2024!
Right on Willy! I was glad to spend some time with you guys!
Thanks for this awesome video man! I really enjoyed it and appreciate all the hard work.
It seems less like work when it comes together like this. Now filming people fly fishing on the other hand….
Pretty epic footage man. I live in California and It was really fascinating to watch the whole thing go down like that. I really appreciate everything and I think it’s awesome how you Russ and Cody are so in tune with Mother Nature. 👊
I’ve been following the professional kayak anglers for a while now and Russ is one of my favorites 🎣 This was awesome Jeff 📸 Good work on the camera ! And boy that 22” was a Hog
He had one in prefishing too at 22 inches!
@@TheLittleStuff I’m going to watch that one next lol..I’m still after that 22” river fish.I got another 21 last week though !
Amazing video Jeff. I think this is your new calling. Live video event cameraman.
Live coverage would be different than this edited style story telling. But it would be fun. I’m sure it’s coming. I would love to be behind a camera for that!
@@TheLittleStuff I really like how you followed along with these guys. It’s nice to see how people work and break down what pre planning they do.
Congrats to Russ. Well deserved. Great job on the video Jeff. Man, I have the same exact kayak and still love it. Was thinking of moving up to the Recon in the off season, but watching Russ might have changed my mind. #Wildyforlife
To watch him have his heart broken, losing that 20 inch smallmouth at 12:30, then to see him land that big one at 14:30, is amazing. And I loved the talk you gave him, Jeff, after that lost one. Nice job. I like how he motors to shore to snap the photo, too. Great idea, if you can do it.
I’ve had that talk with myself a few times! 😂
Wow great video Jeff ! Way to get it done Rus !!!!
Wow! Rus is so inspiring and such a genuinely nice guy. Thanks for filming Jeff!
And I will watch this twice!
He was smiling the whole time, even before he got the first fish landed.
Great video !!! He’s a hell of a stick !!
Yep. He is a machine and a river bass fishing genius!
Great stuff. You don’t see much of Russ on TH-cam this is worth few watches. Both videos. Thanks Jeff
I filmed an on water interview with Rus a few years ago. I filmed a buzzbait eat on that one - a 20 inch largemouth.
Love content Jeff thanks
Thanks for watching! 😁
I looked forward to when the new Top Gun movie came out. Top Gun ain’t got nothin on this!!!!! So freakin cool!!!
Top Gun was a bad ass movie though. Thanks for making me the Joseph Kosinski of kayak fishing! 🤣
@@TheLittleStuff seriously though awesome work Jeff and Rus for bringing this to us. I learn so much from these follow along style videos!
This dude’s a Beast !!
Great tourney day for sure
Clean sweep! Thanks for a behind the scenes look. I'm surprised Rus doesn't use a net.
Me too. I think that it’s his habit from years in the bass boat tournament scene.
@@TheLittleStuff it would sure benefit the fish if it could stay in the water, in a net, while he gets his camera and board ready.
The use of his elbow to control the throttle is elite.
It’s mind boggling to me. Those throttles are touchy, and the elbow isn’t exactly a highly sensitive appendage like the hand is.
I really enjoyed this one! Great to see a bit of the tournament. Day 3 coming?
No, I let Rus go solo and put it in the bag. He worked the same area. The discussion on “saving fish” towards the end of the video was meaningful.
@@TheLittleStuff All good! Still really enjoyed getting a glimpse of it. I definitely want to hit up more rivers this coming year. My arms tend to get worn out though 😂
Great Video
Thanks! It was a great tournament!
Those 22s don't come very often. What a fish
He got one in prefishing too!
@@TheLittleStuff that's incredible
Can you submit the same 5 fish for each tournament?
Nope. The judges look at patterns in the fish to make sure that a day 1 fish does not reappear on day 3.
@@TheLittleStuff wow. So he was submitting 15 different fish each day? That’s impressive!
Just curious why no net ?
I noticed that. He has some bass boat tournament fishing experience. That may be some of it. I did not see him use treble hooks.
Can you please help me out on my mission in saving our beautiful waterways universe. I'm a very poor young adult trying to make a big impact in saving our beautiful waterways by picking up Trash and keeping it clean. But I need a kayak can you please win me a kayak for me like a old Town autopilot
Sorry did they cut the belly of the fish open how do I know he wasn't stuffing it with lead balls that s*** happened just saying
This style format tournament is different. There is no “weigh in” per se. Please watch the video to see how each fish is photographed on a measuring board, and that photo is uploaded to the tournament judges. It is a length based tournament, not a weight based tournament.
@@TheLittleStuff Thank you for the clarification I just seen video of guys getting busted doing it. And again thank you for the clarification I will watch the video