Love river fishing! Even if the fish aren't biting, you can just float and enjoy the scenery as it goes by.

Im diggin all the kayak videos Gene!

Beautiful scenery and awesome fishing as always. Still saving up for my kayak....

would love to see more videos on fishing rivers

You should come back.. I live right near there and there is a perfectly good ramp there now at Hardin Bridge. It's great fishin down to hwy 411 where there is also a new and great ramp. It is also a favorite float I take my family on for just a fun day on the river. I also have access to a couple of private ramps away from all the "fun drunker floats" down river from there.

Raised in north Georgia. Miss those rivers. Thanks for the video

I'm on the Jackson team with Jim! He is a great guy!

Ol Jim! Awesome guy. Love that black Big Rig

Great video Gene! I love fishing rivers. Some of my best days have been fishing little rivers like you did in this video.

Love the Etowah, great spots to put in near Cartersville!

keep them coming gene, kayak fishing is the best. superb Video

I fished the etowah once when I went down to cartersville, ga. The color of the water made me not want to leave. And yes the spotted bass too

Love the river kayaking

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Keep them coming!

I have to get me a kayak soon. This just looks like too much fun!

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

+ww3869 it's a blast

Looks like a successful first trip.

yup... saving up for a kayak for sure

great tips. great video. I happen to have that same vest. tight lines

Great video beautiful scenery and good fishing. Didn't want it to end. Keep it up man

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan

I love how kayaks handle in rapids. You can almost grind it to a halt right before a rapid if you need to realign to go right in that V. Last year I did some class 1, 2 and 3 and you realize the problem is never the kayak but rather the paddler staying too stiff and not letting it do its thing.

Great stuff Gene!

Fluke master thank you for giving me tips about fall fishing and I live in georgia to but by lake lanie

Next spring head down to the Flint river near Albany. If you want to catch some nice bass they have 3 of the 6 recognized Ga species in that part of the river. Shoalies get over eight pounds and the Largies and Spots are big also. If you never caught Shoal bass on the Flint, then you are in for a treat when you hook up with one of these beautiful fish.. They are better fighters than the spots and those who target them say they are even stronger than the Smallmouth. You catch them on the shoals in the river, perfect for yak fishin.

I know that exact spot you put in at, its so weird after watching you for years to actually know the area. Anyways, this was another great vid.

good fishing!

Gene, REALLY loved the video of how you rigged your Mayfly add well add this video. picked up a couple tips to rig my Mayfly. I really love mine. However, it's tough to keep a position to fish in Kansas wind. I have a YakAttack push pole anchor and that's all, currently. Best wishes thanks for the ram mount and anchor mount idea as well.

Where I grew up they call the V in the rapids a dove tail. I grew up on the river and the old timers always have a crazy name for for something.

Did Andrew Flair recommend that spot?

good fishing video like how you explain also on the way to get through the current in the river i will be heading to holliday park there in washington ga kinda do a vid of where i learned how to fish

Gene you make it look easy going through the white water in a yak.

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

It's not that hard.

Awesome, that looked like a blast! Quick question, what life jacket is the you're wearing? Got my kayak recently and looking to get a more comfortable PFD before winter.

hell ya.. my area.

when you are fishing swimbait underspins should you use the same equipment as crankbaits? or like a med heavy?

can you recommend a lapel mic with good sound quality whos receiver uses a 3.5mm jack?

What section did y'all float in this video? It kind of looks like you put in at Hardin Bridge but I could be mistaken. We fish the Etowah quite often. Usually Euharlee or Hardin Bridge to the 411 bridge.

Gene do you just keep a spare GoPro in a Dry bag or you just hope for the best on that kayak? Great video just wondering if you have a backup?

Redeye Bass (Coosa Strain) most likely since this river converges with the Oostanaula to form the Coosa River.

Headed here tomorrow! Got a new ultralight fly combo im going to break in on the yak

How late into winter do you fish from a kayak?

Hey Gene i have a question, I am a amature Baitcasting user, And i'm looking at getting the 13 fishing inception, But what rod do you suggest to throw on it? I am struggling on finding any decent rods, Love the videos keep up the awesome work!

That looked like a Jeff Little Access point..I've known him to hike a mile or so down a small creek bed to get to the Susquehanna, dragging his yak behind him. Oh..and I took a Big Rig through a chute like that backwards two years ago on accident.. there is no video, but plenty of witnesses..:)

which side is the front edge

Hey Gene, i was wondering what you have plugged in to your go pro on the front of the kayak. i know its for audio but could you tell me the brand or how much it was because I've seen a few that are crazy expensive but i would really love to have one for my channel thanks let me know!

Just think they have built a boat ramp right there where you put in at now.

What size paddle do you use with your big rig?

Guess Im not the only one that has a hard time consistently catching good size fish.

hey gene im about to get my first kayak found a future beach angler 144 for 325 new is this a good fishing kayak to start with i know you like hobie but i just dont have the money for a high end one

Im going on the Etowah tomorrow Fluke, what should i throw?

that's my buddy jim!

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

His a great guy

@RasBuyaka

7 жыл бұрын

@Flukemaster he sold me his first big rig, just before he went up to JK to get Black Betty(bam-a-lam), now i paddle it with pride! they ride pretty good, as long as the current's with ya!

5th is the best!!! HIIII FLUKEMASTER!!

Which part of the Etowah did you fish? I live at the north part of it.

What part of the river were you on?

I live in Cherokee and fish the Etowah.. I fish from the bank normally though

the river is really low right now. the lack of rain were having is really screwing up the river. I'm hoping the forecast for rain next Saturday will be true and will raise the water levels atleast a few inches.

I fish there to and use the zoom all black finesse worm i caught a 4 pound spot

Is this north or south of allatoona?

Hobbie pro angler is another great kayak if you want to spend $3,800. I have a pelican catch 120 and have never had a issue. even with my Ascend H12 I've never had an issue even standing up and fishing.

Looks like a chill, fun day on the water. Also, looks like your gear was major overkill for that small river.

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

+Ian Kehler that stretch of river is known for big spots and striper

Excellent video! Are you using barbless hooks by chance? Sure seems like you're getting them out of those fish pretty easy

that was a shoal bass gene. true red eyes are native to the conasauga/coosawatee river systems. shoal bass are much more common throughout the Savannah river, flint river, and almost every other river. unfortunately they arent scientifically differentiated

Miss the rock intro!

Your collab vids were good, but i like the original, the one, the only Flukemaster. Kayak fishing is were it's at for me. thx Gene.

Great Video Fluke

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

So I'm around 5'10-5'11and a little more heavy set what kayak from Jackson would you recommend gene? Thanks!

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

+Noah Harris the Big Rig or Coosa HD.

Gene, I presume you paddle back up river to the launch point? How do you muscle through the moving water going back?

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

+Sp00kDaddy yep we take out down river.

Oh nice, picked up Jackson as a sponsor. I am looking at getting the big rig actually, it is between it, a NuCanoe Pursuit, and one of the ATAKs. Show me some vids on the new kayak, especially loading/unloading if you aren't using a trailer. If you are using a trailer, well then aren't you mr. fancy pants :p If that is one of the 2017 paint schemes, you gotta show it off, unless of course I missed a previous video of it, which I will look for now. Thanks Gene!

Man you need to invest in a paddle leash. Only takes one slip and it's going down stream in current. I knocked mine out a few times trying to set my hook and it came in handy.

Hey Gene, what size rod are you fishing with in a kayak? I'm about to purchase a kayak and concerned that my 7' rod would be too long. What's your take?

@CoolSpirit08

7 жыл бұрын

Mr C, I use 6'8"-7'10" on my Mayfly. mostly 6'8" - 7'6". But, use what you can afford and and feel comfortable with your style of fishing. Best wishes!

What is the best kayak for about 400-500 dollars and I don't want it to be a sit also comfortable

@shocknawetism8135

5 жыл бұрын

*LUAP FRESH* Brooklyn kayak company

How's that new 13 rod working for ya?

What's up your hobie kayak?

Hey I live in North Georgia as well and I was in ball ground earlier today and passed over the Etowah and planned on fishing jt this weekend on my kayak, any suggestions as to where to drop in and get out? I appreciate it love the videos man

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

That's my first trip so I really don't know it that well.

what is the make and model for your fishing kayak thanks

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

It's a Jackson Big Rig

Yo dude been there to that River good place for bass

Hey Gene! I was wondering what microphone you use. I have been looking for a decent external microphone that I can use, and keep my go pro waterproof. Thank you so much!

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

I haven't used a waterproof GoPro for years. I use a Sony wireless microphone that runs around 600 dollars.

@baysbassfishing3758

7 жыл бұрын

Ohh, Okay. Thank you!

What part of the etowah is that? is that from 411 to the soccer fields?

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

No. it's the run just up from that

Hey man it's hunters frend he said hi and that he is lookin better also I herd you will be at the Riley's catch tournament looking forward to meeting you

Second is the best

I live right off of this river

gene, you're a big guy- do you ever have stability issues when you yak fish? i'm a big dude too, and have been mulling over buying a kayak to fish from, but wasn't sure about stability outside of just rowing.

@jamescoffey2007

7 жыл бұрын

Joe G I'm a bigger guy myself as long as you get a good yak you should be fine

@chrisritchie573

7 жыл бұрын

Joe G He is in the Jackson Big Rig. It is extremely stable even with big guys. Jackson Coosa HD and the Jackson Big Tuna are also great for bigger guys.

@JoeRG84

7 жыл бұрын

Chris Ritchie thanks guys! i appreciate the input. definitely feel better about making this purchase for next season.

i live in Cartersville ga it look like the etowah river here.... do you live around here gene

@Flukemaster

6 жыл бұрын

I live in Rome

DO A KAYAK VID TOUR PLEASE!

When you fish a jig and you miss a fish should you cast right back to that spot? Or should you keep moving?

@JustMe-ql9li

7 жыл бұрын

Brenny Hedderman if u throw a jig and miss a fish the best option is to throw a crankbait or something like that right to that spot and try get it.. at least that's what most ppl do and show off and it works pretty good. if the fish won't bite the crankbait with the next few casts just move on

@brennyhedderman8993

7 жыл бұрын

Just Me Thanks! I'll give it a try

Is there shoal bass in your part of Georgia?

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

+zwinns not close but a couple hours away

we found the fish at my lake they are sitting in 1 to 3 feet in November lol

What kayak is that? I'm looking for my first and hopefully only yak. I want the best one for fishing everywhere. I

@JoeyRF

7 жыл бұрын

Jarred Monaco jackson big rig

@spencer_420

7 жыл бұрын

Jarred Monaco you could go with a hobie outback. they can handle any water

@daltonv5206

7 жыл бұрын

Spencer Hord no they can't. you can't take a hobie through thick weeds or the pedal drive binds up. they'd get trashed in a rocky river too. I'd recommend a Coosa HD for an all around kayak.

Hey Flukemaster. How long you in Cartersvlle for? If you are still around Friday or Saturday would you care to go fishing with 2 or 3 of your subs? Love watching your videos!

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

+Preston Christ I'm in Florida right now

@prestonchrist6732

7 жыл бұрын

Flukemaster Alright. let me know next time you come through Cartersville again and Ill take you to some local Honey Holes.

@anthonycopland9413

6 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m headed to the Cartersville Saturday with my wife to fish there any good advice?

Hi FlukeMaster, Can i still catch bass and Breams at this time of the year. It will be Nov 5 2016 this Saturday. There will be a cool front come through herein Northeastern,Louisiana. I have been catching bass and breams in October, But can i catch bass on topwater lure that i used a ( Bagley bang o Lure number 4 with a tail spin on the back. Where will the bass be after the coll fron come through here thursday and i will try to fish Saturday. I have seen all of your videos.You are doing a great job of teaching people to fish. I take care of my mom of 80 years old and my nephew of 35 that can not see to drive. Please let me know before saturday ok. God Bless you and your Family. Take care and stay safe..

@mattseifert

7 жыл бұрын

If fluke would not happen to answer, ill try to give you some tips to the best of my knowledge. I am by no means an expert like fluke but i hope this helps. Depending on water temp there may still be a topwater bite. we are are 50 degrees in PA so cold or warm front doesnt matter, the top water is mostly over. Fishing after a cold front is hard but doable. I would say throw some slow moving, or finesse lures. maybe some jigs or shaky heads. Thats just my opinion though. Hope you do well on saturday, Tight Lines!

@mattseifert

7 жыл бұрын

Rich Frollini That why i said mostly over. If you're looking to have fun then it's okay to give it a shot but if you're looking for success, go with the numbers. Eddie seems like he's more interested in just catching some fish, not how he gets them. Therefore I figured I'd give him some tried and true methods for coldwater.

Hey Gene, I'll say i have tore up your videos over the past month. You've sparked the fishing bug in me after 15 years of being out of the game. So, thank you for that! (My Wife thanks you too! haha) I do have a question though. I know a while back you did a video on your Hobie Pro Angler kayak, but I havent seen it in too many of your videos. Did you get another kayak? What is your take on the current pedal yak offerings? I know if essentially comes down to personal preference. I've been stuck between a Hobie mirage outback, a Native Slayer Propel 13 ( I think), or a Old Town Predator PDL. Thanks for all the good informative videos. Sorry about your recent loss. For what it's worth I have lost several friends to the same junk. Anyways, keep on keeping on! Hope you get 500K subs soon! -Crispy

Hey fluke! have you ever tried steelhead fishing? If you like a good fight they'll give ya one.

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

Yes I have. It's great

So are you done with Hobie now?

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

Pretty much.

Dang bro...tighten that rear camera-stick!...."you're getting sleepy...you're getting sleepier...now just relax and let yourself flow...when I click my fingers, you will tighten that damned stick!" That thing wobbling left and right took me out of it!

gene whats up with all the flair fish bud lol

What happened to Hobie ?

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

I still have it.

how do people tell so quick that is a spotted bass

@RDM-fc6rd

7 жыл бұрын

nathan flovin spots has a rough patch on there mouth. Look at there jaw line it even with the eyes. Large mouth are hinges behind there eyes.

@bassfinztv2538

7 жыл бұрын

nathan flovin also there color difference

@Steltzzz

7 жыл бұрын

probably first notice the color difference, they seem to be lighter on the bottom half of the body than most bass, then assures himself by feeling the rough spot in the mouth

nice vid fluke. keep, up on the yakin videos, right?

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

How about a trip to Weiss Lake for bass. Not crappie!

@Flukemaster

7 жыл бұрын

One day I'll get out there. LOL

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