Trying The Choppo 75 On Some River Smallies!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ต.ค. 2022
  • It's a beautiful day to hit the river with the kayak and chase some smallmouth bass! Today we're gonna try to catch a few with the Choppo 75!
    Gear used on this trip:
    Lure: Berkley Choppo 75 amzn.to/3SLYtgk
    Rod: St Croix Bass X 6'6" M F amzn.to/3S8ayfk
    Reel: Daiwa Zillion SV TW G amzn.to/3SufY47
    Line: Trilene Sensation 14lb amzn.to/3LO5aMc
    Pliers: Umpqua Rivergrip amzn.to/3dK7Spl
    Anchor: Power Pole micro anchor amzn.to/3xPYGGy
    Fishing Kayak: WS Tarpon 120 (older model)
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  • @sunspot478
    @sunspot478 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    Can we just take a moment to admire this gentleman's casting accuracy?

    • @fihsy40
      @fihsy40 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      yes... the guy can cast into anything,

    • @RoadLifePursuits
      @RoadLifePursuits ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Matt edits out the tree casts :)

    • @CPTFiXtion
      @CPTFiXtion ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I guess he can afford to take some risky shots since he can paddle up and untangle it.

    • @tpor1206
      @tpor1206 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes excellent casting!

    • @deadpanfish
      @deadpanfish ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Editing is a wonderful thing. You've been fooled son.

  • @topwaterstrike2403
    @topwaterstrike2403 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    You Sir are a National Treasure

    • @jamescanady3442
      @jamescanady3442 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      All day long. I don't have kids (and I don't think I'll ever want any), but if I did, Matt's NDYakAngler channel would be a big part of their lives. My very young nieces watch him with me from time-to-time and the calm, peaceful demeanor/nature of it all is just healthy for the soul.
      Thank you for always staying on the bright and good side of TH-cam, Matt.

    • @samuelbaran3562
      @samuelbaran3562 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Couldn’t have said it better top water strike!

    • @heavenbound358
      @heavenbound358 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Master bass Angler

  • @DanKoning777
    @DanKoning777 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    To answer your traditional ending: "hope you guys enjoyed the day out here in the kayak with me" Absolutely; *next best thing to being there.*
    Thanks for the time and effort that you put into your videos. Without it we wouldn't be able to enjoy these great videos.

  • @bronzebackanglerharden3482
    @bronzebackanglerharden3482 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    What a perfect way to start a Sunday watching you Matt!!

  • @Ryanoceros06
    @Ryanoceros06 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    You catch more bass in a trip than I've caught in my life haha. Thanks for the content and letting me live vicariously!

  • @JReb71
    @JReb71 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Love your channel and thanks for always keeping it clean. I watch with my grandson sometimes and not have to worry about what he’ll hear is very nice . Great video as always

    • @thumperwright5106
      @thumperwright5106 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you do you dpo Sir when we in MN or anything in the frozen lakes & rivers/streams? Do you do. Any ice fishing? 😂

    • @deadpanfish
      @deadpanfish ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thumperwright5106 you having a stroke? Should we send help?

    • @deadpanfish
      @deadpanfish ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed.

  • @InkedUpHonda
    @InkedUpHonda ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I appreciate your videos. Nobody taught me how to fish and it’s nice to have guidance. Thank you

  • @thatfishingnoob
    @thatfishingnoob ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dude!!!! The Choppo 75 is DEADLY! Love throwing it out.

  • @mattbrown5511
    @mattbrown5511 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You had some beautiful fish visit you. Thank you for bringing us along on your trip to the wilds. Be well.

  • @ricardochong6834
    @ricardochong6834 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have been surfing for a couple of years now trying to find this exact channel. Almost every other fishing channel is like "look at me, I'm the star" and "here's my face stuffing into your face" and a lot of loud useless talk and noise. This channel is peaceful, instructive - with one whom I would describe as a true professional angler doing what he likes to do instead of a constant self promotion channel. Very admirable. Thank you so much for sharing. I think I will enjoy going through all your 300+ videos (done 5 so far and I just found your channel today).

    • @banjohappy
      @banjohappy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed. And there's nothing more annoying to me than the guys who kiss their fish. How stupid is that.

  • @starkeyshelbyj
    @starkeyshelbyj ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yes Matt is a pro - always great! The other thing with these videos is his (not to talk as if you aren’t there) reverence for each fish. Thank you for not taking them for granted Matt. You’re professionalism and ethical respect is quite unusual out here in youtube land.

  • @blakeherrmann9784
    @blakeherrmann9784 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That is my go to bait for smallmouth here in Virginia they crush it good. Had some big ones yesterday on it. Thanks again for another awesome adventure. Late.

  • @bassfishingcanada
    @bassfishingcanada ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Choppo in Bluegill is a great smallie lure ! Been using for a year now and quite impressed 👌. Glad you gave it a try 👍

    • @ianalderson9602
      @ianalderson9602 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The shad colour did some damage for me this fall 👌

    • @bassfishingcanada
      @bassfishingcanada ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ianalderson9602 sweet ! I'll pick one up and give er a try ! Thanks

    • @namelessmotions3390
      @namelessmotions3390 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wat size to get

    • @bassfishingcanada
      @bassfishingcanada ปีที่แล้ว

      @@namelessmotions3390 The 75 size . It's great 👍

    • @asands257
      @asands257 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I killed with it in bluegill on largemouth 2 weeks ago

  • @christinerogers5331
    @christinerogers5331 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you, Matt, for another wonderful, relaxing day floating the river with you while you work your magic. It's spellbinding!

  • @TheOutdoorConquest
    @TheOutdoorConquest ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Awesome video again Matt! I really like the louder plop the choppo makes personally!

    • @roberthuber3518
      @roberthuber3518 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve had good success with the Choppo…..

  • @waltgr6470
    @waltgr6470 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Matt, thank you for taking us along on another great fishing adventure. Big congratulations on reaching 300K subscribers, definitely well deserved.

  • @itzjae
    @itzjae ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The choppo 75 is my first topwater lure..love to see you using it in your videos 😅😂👍

  • @joseisraelbriones8950
    @joseisraelbriones8950 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think I've become a better angler just from watching your videos! thanks for the tips and the time you take to make these videos!

  • @mhoude36
    @mhoude36 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Choppo is my #1 go to topwater, especially the frog pattern! I definitely run both but I think the choppos sound better and I don't get my line wrapped on the hooks during casts like I do the Plopper 75. But hey they both have a place in my tacklebox!

  • @seydoggy.fishing
    @seydoggy.fishing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I go to the choppo over the plopper most days. I've been the heck out of them and used them for years on end.

  • @williamelliott4444
    @williamelliott4444 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve always switched between the two because the sound is a little different. The hooks are different too. The Plopper has a more robust hook while the Choppo has a lighter wire. I actually think my hook and land ratio might be better with the Berkeley hooks.

  • @lanierkayakbassfishing7950
    @lanierkayakbassfishing7950 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That color is magic I just bought it 2 days ago and crushed like 20 bass on it already

  • @adamduane1320
    @adamduane1320 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One thing ive learned from watching your videos is how to net the fish and then slip the handle under my leg off to the side. I had issues landing fish until i saw an example of how you do it. Ive only been kayak fishing for a bout 2 months so im still learning. Thanks for being super relaxing and educational to watch!

    • @banjohappy
      @banjohappy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes he has kayak fishing down to a science. When you have so much clutter in such a small space, you have to know what you're doing.

  • @russ3022
    @russ3022 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always enjoy your fishing trips. Thanks for sharing!

  • @FiveBaits
    @FiveBaits ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh gosh, how great it is to watch your new relaxing video right after lunch? ❤

    • @hustlasstory7611
      @hustlasstory7611 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lunch? Lol

    • @waltgr6470
      @waltgr6470 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hustlasstory7611 I think he is in Italy….late lunch

    • @hustlasstory7611
      @hustlasstory7611 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@waltgr6470 🙂

    • @FiveBaits
      @FiveBaits ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hustlasstory7611 it was 3pm 🤷🏻
      Shocking news for you: other time zones exist.
      Greetings from the future! 🇮🇹
      (Yes, I just had dinner) (pizza, of course.)

  • @IllIIIlIIII
    @IllIIIlIIII ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Your cast accuracy is insane!

    • @rolandgdean
      @rolandgdean ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm sure he has PLENTY of footage of him casting into the trees. Maybe some day we'll get a really good "whooper bloopers" video.

    • @ychongy
      @ychongy ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a skol vikings thing 😏

    • @docv73
      @docv73 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rolandgdean he's shown a few. But only a few. The comments below are talking about how surprised people are that he's human. 😁

  • @ColsenTaylorFishing
    @ColsenTaylorFishing ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Let’s go! Just picked up the choppo 75 the other day! Keep it up, right lines.

  • @trs4437
    @trs4437 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your videos. Best fishing channel. I’ve been using Choppos 75 and 90 this fall on a small Crown lake here in Ontario and I like them. Ones a perch and the other a frog. The smallies are going for them. Mostly reaction strikes which makes it that much more fun. Here in Canada the Choppo is also roughly ten bucks cheaper than the Whopper Plopper.

  • @headcharge666
    @headcharge666 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this channel! I give thumbs up every time right when I start the video, because they never fail!

  • @RK_Fishing.
    @RK_Fishing. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just love watching your videos. It keeps me busy during this cold weather

  • @millz__
    @millz__ ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congrats on 300k!! I love watching your pike and musky fishing videos even tho I’m a southern bass fisherman

  • @stonefly69
    @stonefly69 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great vid! I love that you show us the cast, the splash and the retrieve - great photography! Thanks!

  • @shannonwalker4098
    @shannonwalker4098 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations on 300k!

  • @hunterwilliams8924
    @hunterwilliams8924 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Totally agree with the lure choice! I have broken several Choppo & Googan Revolvers because of the plastic plopper but I have never once broken a whopper plopper.

  • @nick.smith616
    @nick.smith616 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Literally ordered that exact Choppo yesterday. Excited to give it a try. Good stuff buddy

  • @chrstinevanee3816
    @chrstinevanee3816 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love watching you fish, I can hear the water…. That’s what’s part of fishing ,for me, thank you

  • @marcjuras1623
    @marcjuras1623 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll probably never get tired of your vids. Best fishing-content here on TH-cam 👍

  • @allforugod
    @allforugod 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love when I watch your videos and know where you are. This is a great spot. 😉😊

  • @TrueNorthOutdoorAdventures
    @TrueNorthOutdoorAdventures ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your Vids Matt! I'm a huge W.P. fan but have been throwing the Choppo a lot this year with great results on both Large & Small jaws. Thanks for your work!

  • @Jake4211-
    @Jake4211- 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Listening to you narrate your fishing is like listening to Mr. Rogers 🤗

  • @midwestfischerman
    @midwestfischerman ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is awesome to see how loud the Choppo 75 plops, it's on my shopping list for sure! I already love the Whopper Plopper 75. I don't care for either the Choppo 90 or Whopper Plopper 90. The plopper tails on each are too small and those lures must be burned way too far before the plopping begins.

  • @donaldtruster1064
    @donaldtruster1064 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Matt ,great video & solid advice!

  • @TUFFBASS
    @TUFFBASS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on 300k! You are a true inspiration sir!

  • @george8214
    @george8214 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful fall day fishing in the Midwest! Great post!

  • @RadBadFishing
    @RadBadFishing ปีที่แล้ว

    Choppo is my favorite lure, standard buzz bait was my go to for the longest time. Then I tried the choppo, I was hooked with how many fish I was catching on it. Rewatching your old videos and boy I can't wait for spring and summer. I am having such a hard time finding a decent ice fishing spot this year, making it hard to get into. As soon as I'm able to get out on my kayak, I will be out there enjoying the beautiful sound of open water.

  • @j4ckzilla615
    @j4ckzilla615 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love these river videos they are always so calming

  • @awdies
    @awdies ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sunday Morning Yak followed by football, can't get much better than that!

  • @aceboardtheangler5252
    @aceboardtheangler5252 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been waiting for this one!!! Choppo is King

  • @gillescorneillier6171
    @gillescorneillier6171 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really love your videos (all of them) !
    Just can't wait 'till Sunday to get a new one to view.
    Just keep on !

  • @TheArtisticAngler
    @TheArtisticAngler ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it at 14:29, "Thats a fish!" You aced it too! Lol Watching your videos is so relaxing compared to most. No drama at all! I love the relaxed style!

  • @Frank_F
    @Frank_F ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on the 300k!!! Been here since about 50k. Fav channel then, fav channel now!

  • @andrewmazaik8407
    @andrewmazaik8407 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice Sunday morning surprised at work, thanks

  • @nachoietaco6289
    @nachoietaco6289 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely need to try this one out. Congrats on 300k!

  • @ericwakeman6665
    @ericwakeman6665 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely fantastic video man love yer stuff so much

  • @colinmahon19
    @colinmahon19 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Berkley choppo for the win! Great video Matt

  • @galenm8002
    @galenm8002 ปีที่แล้ว

    Huge fan man! you turned me on to River2Sea lures and I absolutely smashed the bass this year in Ontario! cheers man, happy fishing

  • @derianmcdougall1441
    @derianmcdougall1441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such good content for a slow Sunday.

  • @brucesheehe6305
    @brucesheehe6305 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ah, the old Karate-Choppo trick!

  • @randallburgess46
    @randallburgess46 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great ride in the yak! I was going to ask which lure you prefer, but you answered my question. I would count more on the plopper. Thank You for another amazing video! ❤

  • @reneaurora4721
    @reneaurora4721 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent as always!!

  • @brianathern9154
    @brianathern9154 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Matt. We do appreciate your side by side comparison of lures. Bought a couple Ozark frog lures for a buddy and I'm confident he'll catch fish. Loving putting the Whopper Plopper 75 perch and 60 monkey butt and bone colors to use. Hard to beat when the bass are aggressive. Thanks for taking us along again brother. Blessings

  • @pittsburghangler
    @pittsburghangler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on 300k my guy! Well deserved! Long time sub

  • @anthonyferreira6236
    @anthonyferreira6236 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m new in your channel but by far the best one !!!! I’ve seen all the vids . All the best from Portugal !!!! 😊

  • @shamil808
    @shamil808 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on 300K subs. Definitely well-deserved. 🙇‍♂

  • @upallnyte2000
    @upallnyte2000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice trip thanks for dragging me behind the kayak with ya!

  • @tmkayakfishing8236
    @tmkayakfishing8236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always enjoy your work!

  • @AvocatDude
    @AvocatDude ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoying your fishing videos, thanks.

  • @tbone198786
    @tbone198786 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. Also, congrats to 300k

  • @DEVILDOGG705
    @DEVILDOGG705 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Around here in Ontario; choppos are about $15Cn and whopperploppers are closer to $25Cn and much harder to find. Competition will bring a price-drop, hopefully. ;) I've caught fish on the $3Cn knockoffs from china too.

  • @bennettaukerman6802
    @bennettaukerman6802 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is one of my all time favorite baits for smallmouth. They hit it so hard every time!

  • @truthis777
    @truthis777 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for such beautiful content 😊

  • @truebalsamhogs
    @truebalsamhogs ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for yet another well done and entertaining video.

  • @eabaskervill
    @eabaskervill ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m literally doing the same thing. I’m a WP guy myself, but saw some Choppos on sale. Aesthetically I prefer the Choppos, but the sound and feel are about the same. Both fun of course. Tried the Maverick 90 and the Bone 75 is next. Keep up the lure vids. They’re always fun.

  • @vitregqq6942
    @vitregqq6942 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to have the opportunity to fish for bass one day. In Europe I mostly do carp and pike fishing. It's a rush when you hook a pike top water, but I dream to be able to fish bass from kayak in the river.

  • @CountryWolf_TX
    @CountryWolf_TX ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome as always!

  • @davidparillo9282
    @davidparillo9282 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great day! Thanks!

  • @adcatchem2707
    @adcatchem2707 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats reaching 300k yak!!! I truly appreciate the videos you produce on the water! Make a man wanna tell his wife he’s running to the store for a minute to pitch a line !!!

  • @clintseltzner8658
    @clintseltzner8658 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations on 300k !!!!

  • @coreyhardisty5312
    @coreyhardisty5312 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I caught my pb largemouth from the kayak with this same lure. Great video!

  • @zzxxyy22
    @zzxxyy22 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the show

  • @Mike_Richardson_1955
    @Mike_Richardson_1955 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Matt great video my brother!!! I love the sound of the crickets at the end of the video!!!

  • @Patricklane37
    @Patricklane37 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Matt love the videos keep up the great work

  • @SirensOfSEWI
    @SirensOfSEWI ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome vid, and congrats on 300k subs!! 🎉

  • @johns3292
    @johns3292 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done on 300k subs.

  • @DoubleBogeyBass
    @DoubleBogeyBass ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on hitting 300K subs!

  • @patrickhartman6818
    @patrickhartman6818 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you wernt paying attention because you're looking off to the side, that spot looks like it would be great for frogs

  • @chriscasner607
    @chriscasner607 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such great content and scenery.

  • @bobthompson9890
    @bobthompson9890 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You truly are a wild and crazy guy.

  • @the2060ish
    @the2060ish ปีที่แล้ว

    Weed action on the paddle was exciting. Love the here and there pike thow in a catfish and its a show.👍👍🐟🦈 tight lines.

  • @HoosierCarnivore
    @HoosierCarnivore ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! congrats on 300k!

  • @canajian
    @canajian ปีที่แล้ว +1

    these are great to sit back and enjoy 👋😎👍

  • @batboibob4910
    @batboibob4910 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you as always!

  • @robjones7410
    @robjones7410 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video, Brother! Just a tip I learned from watching others use these type baits is that ALWAYS have a worm ready for those times when you miss them. Throw them in the area and get them!

  • @AlfredMorganOutdoors
    @AlfredMorganOutdoors ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content as always! Thanks man

  • @davidbundesen5867
    @davidbundesen5867 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the original fish whisperer. I am amazed at your ability to catch fish regardless of which lure you use. Do you have a favorite? You clearly can fish with any lure that’s available today. I remain impressed

    • @ndyakangler
      @ndyakangler  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’d say either a Whopper Plopper or a hollow body frog depending on where I’m fishing. They’re both easy and fun to fish and effective at catching them.

    • @davidbundesen5867
      @davidbundesen5867 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ndyakangler thank you. I’ve got a whopper plopper. And the frog. Haven’t had much luck with either in my neck of the woods. But I’ll keep trying them. Love your channel.

  • @robertbutcher4201
    @robertbutcher4201 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video and action!!🎣

  • @underdogoutdoors
    @underdogoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome as usual sir!

  • @ericisner8967
    @ericisner8967 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on 300k subs!

  • @sauraplay2095
    @sauraplay2095 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video from you!

  • @dr.freudstein
    @dr.freudstein ปีที่แล้ว +1

    perfect sunday video :)