Taking This Lure Back to the Beginning...
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- Wading through the rocky clear shallow river in search of smallmouth bass. Back at the place I first ever use the Nikko Hellgrammite
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You’ve been a great salesman for that lure John. I hope Nikko is taking good care of you.
I fished this river when i was just 16, that was 50 years ago. You could fish the river all day and never see another soul. Failing feet and a diagnosis of cancer has left me unable to handle the wear and tear it takes to wade the river. Your videos take me back there again to those exact places i used to roam and catch so many fish. I was also there the day the young man lost his life when the water came up and of course he wasn't aware of what was going on. So enjoy the beauty this river has to offer but at the same time, call the water schedule before you go and put your mind at ease when the water will be released. Of course if your above the power house you don't have to worry about it. Happy fishing my friends.
Best wishes for your health, I just walked the cancer road myself. No fun. Through God’s grace, I’m now on the other side. I hope you are through it soon, may God bless!!!
Praying for you.
Fenbendazole / Panacure C and be done with "cancer". Google "Joe Tippins" story; save your Life imo a > 50% chance. Then get Back to walking the rivers, son! 🙏🏻
I didn’t realize I had been watching you this long, I can remember when you first started using the hellgramit. You have brought a lot of smiles and spread the word of our lord. I thank you John your a good man and you are so appreciated
Ah the memories!!!!! That video and this video is unbelievable Jon!!! Thanks for all the time and effort you put into all these amazing videos buddy
After watching 👀 you fish the hellgramit a few years back its now my go too lure when things get slow
God Bless you young man! You have certainly sparked some of my favorite memories. In my day we didn’t have the internet let alone a Walmart. But I did what you do everyday on the crick behind the house. Smoke sparkle fat gitzit was the holy grail. I’d wade the crick every day after work all the way down to the river then hang out at the collapsed dam to play with the big smallies, then wade back to the house. Every day. I had names for my fish and could tell you where they were at any given time. 40 to 50 of my little buddies everyday…..so much fun and so many people in disbelief. This crick ran right through the middle of town. I went back in my retirement and all there is now is just small bluegills, which I use for striper bait now a days. Nothing like landing a 20lb stripe on ultra lite gear. I have all the time in the world so no rush to do anything! Thanks again Little Brother for the killer memories!
Thank you for your time! You have put a big smile on this old BluesMans' face! Please keep up the good work and may Our Father be with you on every occasion!
Love going back videos. John you've really grown as an Angler and TH-cam creator. I just wish the bass near us would get on the hellgramites bite. You're a blessing to us brother
thanks so much
I love the Nikko Hellgrammite lure! I know they seem pricey but here's the thing. They are super durable! I literally used the same lure/jig head setup as John uses here in May 2022 on a high pressure private pond and caught 70+ bass on one single lure, not even missing a single leg after!!! I thought about retiring it after that but then brought it back May 2023 and caught another 50+ bass on that very same lure!!! Yeah, bringing it back this July when I go there again :D The only way of losing a Nikko lure is to snag and break it!
This video takes stream fishing to a new level yet with a traditional twist. I love smallmouth fishing in our beautiful Tennessee streams, and you have captured the essence of it in this video. Nicely done John. Makes me want to go creek fishing again. Hope all is well. God Bless!
I love creek fishing. It's so relaxing and just a way to get away from all of the craziness.
Solid intro Bro! Thanks to you, I've been in love w/the Hellgrammite for 2 years. I rig it like you rig it, & it's caught me 100's of Smallies & various other Finned Fishy Friends... thanks John!
This video brought me back to my childhood and creek and damn fishing all summer long.
Thats another reason I like your videos you don't edit out you bloopers a show that you have the same goof up that we have and do. Keep it real John glad you and Justin went fishing. I have been enjoying your videos ever since and thanks for intoducing me to Aaron channel also between yall 3 I get to enjoy going fishing when I can't🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣😊
Love your videos, John. I live in Ohio and would like to hit a creek with you one day.
It’s crazy how much fight a smallie has in them compared to a largemouth.
I used this for the first time the other day and five cast in I landed a good sized rock bass. I was honestly shocked at how effective it actually is. I also love the videos man keep it up.
The Hellagramite never disappoints,a truly phenomenal bait.I have seen you catch countless fish with what without without sounding sacrilegious l am tempted to call a magical bait.I rarely use this term but in some cases it's appropriate.This one of those times.
That is a nice looking river. Scenery is great and throw in some excellent fishing and you have a great day. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome video hey if you are worried about a slip. Bring along a buddy it's a really good habit and it helps make the video more dynamic
This is a perfect video. I really hope you get to 250k subscribers. I still remember you going to one river you waded and nailing big spotted bass. And those videos by the pump station where you caught every species in the beginning.
YUM Hellies changed my life thanks to you. Always have one tied on when fishing new skinny water.
I love your videos you should make a video of you going largemouth bass fishing in a pond with Creek lures
Beautiful fishing adventure. Thanks for taking me along.
Thanks for sharing! Always fun to watch.
Love your videos! I just bought my first pack of hellgrammites today, can’t wait to try them
Thanks John for sharing. A Fun entertaining fishing trip.
I like using wading boots with the felt bottoms .. I’m in western NC and our rivers look a lot alike 👍 great smallie fishing
Just like I’ve followed you from the beginning brother.. and one of these days our paths are going to cross on the water instead of the interstate.
Thanks for showing us where it all started. That's a beautiful river. I never knew what a hellgrammite even was until I saw you fish it religiously. It seems like the bass love those things. I might have to give them a shot in these Indiana rivers
Beautiful day for fishing.
Even better day for catching.
Thanks for taking us with you.
You were the main inspiration for starting my channel, and the Nikko Helgrammite was one of my top lures last year. Need to throw some again real soon. Great video.
Thank you so much for doing these videos, I really enjoy them🐟🎣🐟🎣
Great video and adventure! Appreciate you my friend! Thanks as always for taking the time to share with us. Some nice catches for sure! As always, #CreekFishingAdventures rocks!!!
Had to click on the first video link and man, you look like a baby! I loved your channel back then and it's my #1 now. Thanks for all you do!
I'm glad to hear you say that you're beat after creek wading too, last time I did it I was sore for two days after!
Hey John, you mentioned still trying to figure out ways to fish the Nikko jumbo hellgrammite, I saw this video he's using it too, his rig looks tailor made for your rocky creeks, check it out. I think this rig might be another tool in your fishing journey's. Keep up the great videos. The video is " Fishing the jumbo hellgrammite for big smallies " by NDYakAngler.
Love watching your videos, i just started using nikko hellgrammites last yr and i love how durable they are
Great video John you never let us fishermen down. Remember that place well.
Awsome catching on the full size helgramite. 👌 I got the bulltz hook,and I've been doin well with the obsidian 3inch. I have over 20 fish on the first bait.This bait catches so many fish! Tonite was special 10 mayans,2bass,2crappie! Thx John for the awsome content. Your channel has helped grow my creek fishing 🎣
Thanks for sharing and have a Blessed Day!
Very similar water and rock area structure as the Haw river here in NC. Its amazing spring to early fall but very jagged rocks and boulders. Use felt bottom boots designated to only that river. Lots of 5 pound large mouth. Most I have caught was 25 large mouth in one day
I did a packraft trip there a few years ago. This was before the new trail messed things up by becoming a longer trail. This fall, I plan to bite the bullet and do the longer trail. Hike in, raft out.
Hello. Your channel helps me calm down after work, and inspired me to start fishing again. I loved to fish with my Dad as a kid and after watching your videos I put the fishing gear in the truck. If I have a long lunch break or can get away on my day off, I have been going to the closest rivers, ponds, and lakes. I ordered some hellgrammites to see if the fish here would bite even though this critter does not live in Utah... apparently, bass everywhere are programmed to go after these. Caught some nice largemouth in a local reservoir. Thanks for all you do.
Natures beauty at it's best. Thanks for sharing
Looked like a great day of fishing! Thanks for the vid!
Loving the video man. Great catches. You actually put me on the Nikko helgrsmites about 2 years ago I believe. Love them!
That lure is the “ hitter with the glitter “ another great video!
Thanks for the demo. This summer, I have been getting 10-inch and under tail nippers on the Nikko. These greedy smallies will hold on for a couple cranks, then let go. Thankfully, it is a tough lure and can take multiple hits and stretching. I have been considering running a stinger added to a rig like you shown. All of my 12+ inch smallies take the whole enchilada. I have had two 14's and three 16's this summer from my creek.
Pretty river to fish in . The water was clean and the rocks looked cool.
It looks like an awesome time. that is clearly a different way to fish the hellgrammite. maybe should challenge yourself oh how many different ways you can rig up the hellgrammite and see what changes it makes. Keep bringing us along on your adventure.
Fell in love with Tennessee on that river. Well, it began there.
I remember when you began using the hegamite. I went got some. Great bait!
Thats some real good fishing .
Pa is so over fished , your blessed
great video! love those hellgrammites.
Those rocks in that section of the Hiwassee are the slickest I’ve ever dealt with. It’s like being on ice with tap dancing shoes.
We’ve been fishing the Hiwassee a lot this year, and I found using a telescoping hiking pole helps to alleviate that constant tension you referred to. Also allows you to probe the water before you step.
Once I get where I’m going, I just shrink it up short and let it hang from my fishing bag.
I’d rather have my tricep be sore than my back so I hear you brother.
Enjoy watching your videos hope you have a blessed day
Awesome video keep them coming
Jon, a top water video here would be cool to watch. Thank you. You put so much into making these videos perfect for us. I hope your back eased up after you got off the creek. I don't care how good of shape you're in. These creeks will test you like nowhere else fishing. I'm curious if that hellmouth works other places too.
just did some creek topwater fishing today, i do plan to go back to this place for topwater fishing also
Love this one, my friend
You the one made me fish with one of those lures this year for the 1st time in my canals I fish in Irving, Texas. Those things works like magic I am hook and will be ordering more asap. Great content as always stay bless....
That is awesome!
Another awesome video well done
Brother I wouldn't wish a bad cast on my worst enemy. But watching you throw your lure in a tree and get tangled up like that helped to re-assure me that I ain't the only one who does it.
Saludos desde República Dominicana soy seguidor de sus videos de pesca desde antes de la pandemia muy buenos videos y con usted aprendi a pescar con peces plasticos chinos porque no hay originales y es muy emocionantes ya me inmagino pescar con los originales .muchas bendiciones y que siga siempre hacia delante con Dios siempre.
Looks like a fun day! We have Ozark bass out here in the James, Finley and White, only native to the Ozarks! I caught one today. Actually i don't think i have ever caugh a normal Rockbass actually lol
Always love your content Brother! Learn great fishing techniques and Christian inspiration!! God Bless 🙏 and continued success in all your endeavors!!
I've recently started fishing for peacock bass in our local canals here in SW Florida. What a blast. Pound for pound the hardest fighting freshwater fish. You should give it a try.
yes i have caught a bunch and they are awesome
Why not saltwater fish?
Great vid, John. Bank fisherman who's learning a lot from you, already. Keep bringing the great content!
Been there once, slickest rocks ever! I want to see a short video of your falls!
Great videos. Love the hellgrammites, I’ve caught nearly every species of fish in Arkansas on them.
For nose-hooking soft plastics use a circle or drop shot hook. When a fish hits there is no need for a hard hookset. Simply start reeling and gently sweep the rod back into fighting position. Most of the fish will be hooked in the corner or roof of the mouth. They rarely swallow the hook. I think your hookup rate would be higher using hooks of this type rather than what you were using.
Awesome day!
I fished this stretch about 2 months ago, I caught one Smalley out of that deep hole below the waterfall on a Nikko Hellgrammite. I was trying to catch some trout mainly with crickets and spinners but no luck. This is where I saw the Otter sign....which is bad for the fishery. Glad you had better luck than I did. You are absolutely correct about the wading being rough....I can't do it without a staff.....that helps out tremendously. Thanks for sharing with us John.....I sure enjoyed it man.
Where is it at?
@@Frogman77426 Above the powerhouse.
Ayyyyyyeee!!!!! My DUDE!!!!! Im LOVING that short now!!!!! YAS!!!!!🤘🤘 Kentucky for life 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Good job on the video absolutley love it brother!!!!
Man, looking at the size of the mouth on that last Bluegill, and then looking at the size of the Hellgramite...What was he thinking??!!!Thanks for the tour, John! :-)
Awesome 👌 thanks for sharing, bsafe, buddy 👍 amen
Another lure to try with those circle hooks would be a Yamamoto Senko. Fish it weightless on a wacky rig, cast it out and just let it settle down and drift with the current. I'd use the 4-inch size in the watermelon/white laminate color. I'd also try the natural shad color. I'm sure the bass in that river would knock the living daylights out of that. Be sure to use the original Yamamoto Senko and not one of the other brand knockoffs which aren't nearly as good. The Yamamoto brand is softer and has more salt so the bass will grab it and hold on. It has a bit more weight than the knockoffs and will sink a bit faster. It also has a little natural wiggle the knockoffs don't have which is what drives bass crazy. Nothing against those Nikko lures as I know they work well, but I think an original Senko fished as I have described would catch tons of fish and big ones as well.
Nice bass.That creek looks nice would like to fish it 🙏
Try some felt bottom wading shoes. They help a lot in this setting.
they do a little, mostly its the jagged rocks that just dont have flat places for your feet
Always enjoy your videos, John. God bless you this day brother. Neat to see the place the hellgrammite started for you. Unfortunately I didn’t find you on here until last year so I haven’t made it through all of your videos yet lol
Lol I just went to watch the first one and saw I already “liked” it!
I just discovered the hellgramite can be only ordered online. Thanks for the vid....
The first place I ever saw it used was NDYAK Angler. I ordered them an caught good many bass on it
Like Brazil river bud! Amazing day for adventure fish 🎣⛰.
Thanks for sharing!
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Good video man
I was just thinking about that water coming up before that siren went off.
Love the videos takes me back to my creek fishing/wading days. Do you ever run into copperheads and rattle snakes
Thanks!
Thank you
I absolutely love that opening video clip. What was that siren going in the background at 7:25? Thanks for letting us ride along today with you, John.
I believe a dam/power station released some water
Really enjoy your videos. Have you tried felt sole shoes when wading in rocky waters? Very popular among trout anglers and they make slipping almost non existent. Keep up the great work and tight lines.
yes i have one pair, it does help but the ones i have are heavy
The bluegill in the intro though 😂😂😂😂
Replacement arrived!By the way, I did forget to mention that the original lure did have a decent strike however as most anglers will attest you can get a hit th-cam.com/users/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 and fish will hang on and release lure. I used the replacement lure yesterday and ran thru a Shimano Waxwing, Kastmaster, Bobber (set to sink). I found the does run deep (I casting on the flats 3.5'). Make sure you adjust your rate of retrieve and rod tip angle (up) to prevent getting snagged on bottom. Used it a couple of times and action was very lifelike (looked like local bait fish for trevally), craftsmanship very good....however eyeball fell out. I asked for replacement and it is on it's way! It was very easy to change out treble to single inline hook.
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I enjoy all the hellgramite videos but I haven't seen any yum lizard action in the creeks, would be good to do one see how well they do..
I caught this on the Flint River in north Alabama. A Sauger!!!
Also irmf you put some heat shrink tubing on the head and run the hok through they should last a lot longer
You need to try the Obed, and Daddy's Creek. You might catch a musky.
You are one of the biggest reasons I got into fishing lol. If I had a wife she would hate you because of how much money I spend but I thank you haha.
I sure loved this video, learned some more things about them plastic bugs, Saturday I caught 2, 1 on 4.25 black used a bait caster with 15 lb flurocarbon with a jewe 1/8 shaky head it was a large mouth, the 2nd was on the yum fools gold rigged drop shot & caught a mean mouth it probably weighed 2lbs it was fun cause my brother was busy catching blue gills & it was up on the chickamauga lake, I will probably be buying the 3 inch before long, the yums just don't hold up, I'm so thankful for you & this channel its very entertaining, I'm going to start fish creeks before long hopefully in Alabama & Georgia! Keep up work John!!🎣👍ps do you think the bait would catch those smallies on those northern lakes?
You can find real hellgramites under stones at the edge of fast water.
Catfish, sit on the bottom at the base of the fast water waiting for them .
Put a bobber one feet from the hook cast upstream let the bobber run through the fast water soon as it get to the end of the fast water you'll get catfish hitting it.
Edit: and they're free.
you need to carry a small pair of needle nose pliers to keep from injuring the deep hooked bass.
Wish I had that in my arsenal
That is a beautiful stretch of water. No, John, that's normal for serious wade fishing it's hard on the muscles!! Good exercise, tho.