Final update: this little reel is the little engine that could kzread.infoUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e . It performed flawlessly and was easy to adjust drag in the moment while I was battling a 35lb bat ray behemoth. Mind you, this reel is spooled with only 25 lb braid and 25 mono topshot. It's paired with the kastking telescopic heavy power rod and the two work well together. This has now earned my respect and confidence when traveling and fishing. If you have ever hooked into large rays and sharks, you know they pull extremely hard and can run forever! This thing clamped down on the fish and was easy to adjust during the fight. It has a nice decently fast retrieve as well. Twice the fish went on mad runs and I was able to gain back line quickly to avoid spooling.

Nick's enthusiasm towards catching even the smallest fish is so sincere. Think we can all admit, having Nick as a friend would be such a bright spot in anyone's life. Rock on Nick 🤘😎

618’s music is almost a genre of its own. It always makes me smile.

@deshaundickey7673

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It is a genre of its own. Look it up. There's a link to each song.

@high-tech-rednek9498

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@@deshaundickey7673 where is the link cause i have looked everywhere?

@kennycook359

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I totally agree I love Nick's soundtrack's. I also love watching this young man. He is so happy if it's 2 inch's or 20 pounds, and that's why I love his show. Not to mention you can tell he's a fine young man in person. Rock on Nick, love from the ole hillbilly, peace!

@DamianPereyraHs

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Nick not only bring me back the passion for fishing, also give me OP bands (Upstate -god-; Valley of wolves; Astro Diver; Bronze Radio Return)

@remingtonlanenga2524

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Same! I started a 618 Fishing playllist on spotify. 🎶

I like the fact that you don't always have a successful day of fishing in your videos. Makes them more realistic and suspenseful. Just like fishing in real life. I also think it's pretty cool you hooked into and fought that monster with that BBQ lighter reel thing. lol what an experience. :) Thanks for sharing!

Your videos are like art with music, information and a good actor a good adventure movie

Nick, I hope you keep doing these videos. I enjoy them.

Still my favorite fishing channel after 40 years❤️❤️

Why i watch Nick's video: 1 - i'm a fisherman 2 - discover new amazing music

My three year old loves fishing, and loves your videos! Keep up the good work!

Nick always slaying at the pond of giants, not every video needs music, but these are spot on……..8:24 ………the big one has been awakened 😮……… Bigger jigs…..yup “bigger”😮

So fun to see you back at the "Pond of Giants!" You have had some epic trips there. Great job!

That giant fish that swam off was definitely a grass carp. We have had them in our lake for many years and they spook and make giant splashes and waves like that. we hook into them every once in a while, but they would usually break off right at the bank when they run. They are absolutely massive fish. Very powerful, but so much fun to reel in.

Great, great episode. Hopefully you'll get a chance to hunt that monster down. Rooting for you.!.!

You have more than completed the challenge! Not only you completed the goal of catch a small fish, But you also hooked into and fought with that Monster fish! Don't give up these tough challenges!

Bummer losing the big fish! But I was glad to see this post-I’ve missed your old pattern of posting every Thursday, because your videos are so well done and fun!

Keep it up Nick. These videos are almost as good as going fishing

It was fun to watch the mini rod and reel challenge. Don't get down on yourself. This is why i i watch your channel.

Every time I swing by the channel my day just go way much smoother 💯 thank you for sharing your love great video brother

Very nice time coming along. You are appreciated. Keep it going! Onward

When I take my grandson's fishing in our little farm pond I pay them 25 cents per "Stick fish" they catch and a dollar for the biggest. They have a blast and for less than $5, the pond is kept "Stick fish" free. Hilarious knowing everyone uses the term "Stick fish" 🤣 🤘😎 Nick

Love all your music and the fishing..Exciting!!!!!! Watch you all the time...

I felt your pain on that loss. My condolences.

That fish you spooked earlier in the video was a monster. Watch the water behind you in the video...wow!

I agree with Low Speed High Drag , great choice of music always ! We watch every video and we antsy around wed-ish! ✌️🍄

Nick I can feel your frustration and I know you not going to stop you from fishing 🎣 at pond of giants, another great fishing adventure

I recognize those Oak trees! I drive past them multiple times a day. Another great video!

I'm glad you bought that bait caster. I was gonna give one to my buddy. I thought it reeled. Fun video, Nick!

Lighter rod was fun and entertaining. It wasn’t for that reason that you lost the fish. If the hook broke it could have happened on any rod. Great video as always!

I love these challenges. They are some of my favorite videos.

Awww Nick! That was heart breaking, you almost got a mystery giant from the pond of giants. Such a fun video! It’s super fun to watch your videos every night before bed. Thanks Nick!

Can’t wait for these rivers to thaw and get back out myself! Another awesome video. Thanks dude!

Nick, I watch often because of two big things (for me). First, you are very skilled at making good videos. I love the way you put them together and you do it well. Second, because 30 years ago I used to do the same thing you do, minus the Google Earth and KZread. I traveled out of Michigan to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, by company car. I ALWAYS had a tackle box and fishing pole. I had my favorite farm ponds I would stop at for 30-60 minutes. Catch and release everything. Sometimes I'd be out there in a shirt and tie. (ON WORK TIME)!! It was awesome. I'm kinda too old now, but I seriously enjoy your channel.

My heart broke just a little has well when I saw that broken hook. This reminds me of when my great uncle, avid crappie fisher, got a walking cane "fishing rod". We bet he wouldn't catch anything...we lost.

Not stupid. Different kind of fun! Nicely done as always!

Fishing for me is hard enough, I don't look for ways to make it more difficult. That being said I enjoy your challenge videos. Thanks for the entertainment buddy

Ohhh men, 9:47 my heart hurts. 😥😥😥 Sometimes happens, nothing to did there. Great video Nick!!

Yeah the music is always spot on. Done extremely well!

Automatically liking the video before watching it^

Don't think I would want to meet that fish you spooked in a dark alley!! Know how you felt losing that big one. Great video as always.

Big fish big fish i really love that and your channel great stuff

Isn't that how it happens? We always catch the largest fish when not prepared. Keep up the great work

I been busy since this came out and I CAN FINALLY WATCH IT

Today I had one of the best fishing adventures...also you release a you tube fishing adventure...Best day ever...!

Love these vids. Always creative!

Where you gone keep waiting for your next video, most chilled and entertaining videos going, think av watched 99% of your channel 😂

The amount of water that fish displaced sure does scream enormous fish!

The monster came and won 😂. Next time Nick

618 Fishing. Nick I enjoy the lighter Fishing rod. And would like to see you do more videos with it. Thank's For The videos keep them coming

This is most likely my favorite video, and you do some really good videos 🐠

Always catch your videos every week. Keep it up! Fishing time is close for me. Yay! Thanks Nick.

Always know you are going to get a treat when the artist 618 drops a masterpiece on us!!!

Great video 618!! Great to watch ya in your element!🐳🦈

That was a massive fish dang. It would have been a miracle for you to land that fish. But now you know it's in there.

Sometimes you win some or lose some. If you lose, you go back with a bigger set up and try again. Awesome try though.😃🥰

After 2 years of watching you I went out yesterday and drowned 2 worms. NOTHING bitting at all. 😀

Damn😭 that was rough, but like my dad says, something always keeps you coming back. Go slay him with a real setup next time lol

Nice to see you doing another challenge video. Can’t believe you lost that fish to a bent hook! Great vid!

Love the videos man. That's what makes it a challenge is the odds of losing the fish are increased. Either way loads of fun and awesome fishing.

Darn it! The big one that got away. 😮

As usual, very entertaining! Thank you!

I still like this hook set rod holders they are awesome to use great video

Great stuff Nick thanks

You deserve your own TV show!

That was awesome dude! Spectacular to witness! Thanks for sharing! I was on the edge! 👊💪🦈🎣🔥💯🤙

@juliolua2104

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Today just got a whole lot better with a 618 fishing vid.

Great video Nick! It's a shame you lost that monster but you had fun just the same. Cheers

Awesome videos every week Nick!, even though we lost the massive fish it was cool to see the lighter rod in action ! 😎

Better luck next time! Keep on making theme vids Nick 😃

great vlog brother..clips from the past. super cool

Killer vid there brother be safe out there and keep on fishing

A great case for quality hooks. Lesson learned.

@eyeswideopen935

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c'mon - that wasn't the lesson - - - - he's never gonna land that fish with that rod. period.

do a over night camping fishing adventure . was great watch you use the little rod , any idea what you think it was ?

This made my night thanks man

The last bit was starting to get close to a monster movie man! The huge wave right at the kayak and then the monster just out of eyeshot but almost close enough to touch! Could that have been one of the “mystery fish” you used to talk about?

Nick, 3 words, Ronco Pocket Fisherman. My stepfather hated how much time I spent fishing, he wanted me to play football, basketball and baseball so he took all my gear and gave it away except I had hidden a tackle box that was fairly well fitted out and in it was my pocket fisherman. I caught bass, hundreds of bluegills, trout, crappie and one really nice northern pike. The only thing that wasn't caught was me. I hear today's version isn't as nice as the early ones. I did convince my mom to take me to a sporting good store where i replaced one of my rigs. Nothing would ever beat my after school rig of a Berkley Cherrywood and Abu Garcia spinning reel. I kept it at school in my locker so my step-dad never found it. I played one season of each sport, would have lettered but freshmen didn't letter so I never played again.

It was an epic if short lived battle . Brava Nick another excellent video. :)

Another great video even though fishing was slow and broke your lighter rod with whatever beast was in that water. I love a Friday video even better than Thursday and a great start to the weekend 😊! Have a great and fun and safe weekend and take care! See you next adventure!

You got SPOOLED!!! 10:50

Nice fish 🐟

That intro was priceless 😍💖

Great video nick! Keep up the great work! #roadto1mil

love this guy

Howdy again 618, weird seeing you on a Friday! Have a great day

The way that hook broke, that fish had to be a kitty Kat. They got one hell of a powerful bite.

Notification worked, fish on! Positive waves, everyone. edit: that bent-hook fish should be included in your Coolest Lost Fish episode. You ignored those warning swirls & then it just rofled your gear. If the hook hadn't snapped, I'm guessing something else was about to. 🎉😮 Imagine there's a carp version of 618 fishing & he's showing off the other end of your hook & telling the story.

Had one of those for years never attempted to use it that was cool be waiting for the next video

Big fish 👍👍😱😱

I’ve always wanted to try one of these. Now I know

The challenges are just that. It makes it interesting for us but believe me I have lost my fare share of huge fish. Still would love to know what was on the other end on everyone of them. That's the worst part. Definitely need to head back to this spot in the near future. Using appropriate size tackle. Love the videos. Still the best fishing channel on KZread!

That was a great time! By all means, do it again.

Great video!

That was awesome but sad 😫 the lighter rod didn't let you down , figured that would snap right into . Took a big fish to straighten and break that hook . There be MONSTERS in " The Pond " 🥴 Take some cut bait and let it sit out in the sun a couple days (maybe use a real rod though) I want to see what boiled up beside the kayak 😎👍👍

Great video oh, my heart sank when it snapped off.. it was probably a 10+ pound bass!!

you still da man Nick!!!

You knocked it out, again

I have a weird bait for your weird bait challenge. Get some frozen beaver tails (they sell them as dog chew toys frozen) and use those for bait! They are used cut up for ice fishing bait.

Id love to see you do a handline challenge at some point, just remember if you do the golden handlining rule of how to wrap the line on your hand when you grip so it doesn't cinch down and can be released by just straightening your hand (and don't forget the gloves). Handlining can be surprisingly fun, I tend to use a yoyo/halo type spool for easier "casting" but the reality challenge is a hobo/poachers mate or just a straight factory spool etc

Nice video man! Cheers!! Wasn't stupid trying, as long as you have fun everything is allowed.. 🍻

Love the fishing videos. Challenge accepted lol