River Fishing For Spring Smallies!
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I take my kayak out on the river for some spring smallie action! It's late April, right around the time of year I start finding river bass willing to bite. Let's see if we can catch a few today!
NDYakAngler merch: shorturl.at/jwCLR
Gear used on this trip:
Kayak: Hobie Compass www.hitempo.com/
Lure: Bass Assassin Lit'l Boss amzn.to/4a0dLpz
Jig: Kalin's Google Eye 1/4oz amzn.to/4a87ibU
Rod: St Croix BassX 6'8" M XF amzn.to/3JJPBEO
Reel: Daiwa Zillion SV TW G amzn.to/3F6TCCc
Line: Power Pro Super Slick V2 15lb amzn.to/3rRI6qp
Leader: Daiwa J-Fluoro 12lb amzn.to/3SqD0wb
Pliers: Umpqua Rivergrip amzn.to/49z5vO0
Пікірлер: 273
caught my pb yesterday
@TWC6724
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations brother 👍
@markg1490
3 ай бұрын
Cograts
@donmclemore1396
3 ай бұрын
Hell yeah!
@semxy6443
3 ай бұрын
thats cool bro, caught my first crappie yesterday and it was a 1.5 pounder
@baseket2ball12
3 ай бұрын
How big
I appreciate it when you catch a fish and don't scream and jump around like a fool like most other fishing KZreadrs.
@justinbecker947
3 ай бұрын
Who are you watching that does that lol
@BRUCiE997
3 ай бұрын
@@justinbecker947prolly Jon b or most younger fishing KZreadrs lol
@kevinzalac8945
3 ай бұрын
Agreed.
@pensnut08
3 ай бұрын
@@justinbecker947 it is more like "Who are you watching that DOESN'T do that?"..
@pensnut08
3 ай бұрын
I had to stop watching those "On yeah!! It's a big one!! Huge fish!!! He taking line!!"... As they loosen the drag... After they get the fish in they long-arm like champs...
Love the stress free, laid back composure of all your vids. I get tired of vain and competitive channels trying to convince me of something or another. I just want to relax and catch the dumbest fish in the lake.
@justinbecker947
3 ай бұрын
Dude who are you watching who does that?
@elazhar6174
3 ай бұрын
@@justinbecker947 "Go buy this!" "Do this" "This is the $70k set up you need!!"
@elazhar6174
3 ай бұрын
When they are looking for attention more than fish
@ArcherB
3 ай бұрын
@@justinbecker947 Lojo, Norm and guys sponsored by Googan. They never seem to have any rods break or anything. I broke a squarebill in my 3rd cast. Bill just broke clean off. Soft plastics suck. They tear apart so fast. That's just my take and opinion.
@kouvue3953
3 ай бұрын
Fishing is to be relaxed, that’s why I don’t do tournament fishing,🐟on
you know it's a good day when ndyak uploads
Smallies are a lot of fun to catch!
What a great way to start a Saturday morning in upstate South Carolina, watching my favorite KZread angler catching his favorite fish, river small mouth bass. Thank you for sharing.
@dannyd-rockmahaffey3087
3 ай бұрын
Im here in Central Georgia!
@TheEricInman
3 ай бұрын
I’m Irmo, SC
Hey man, I don't even fish that much myself but I love your videos! They bring me so much happiness and tranqulity. Cheers from Canada
"Sometimes you just have to say 'Please'..." LOL Love that, mate; another awesome video...!!! 😎
One of the only fisherman I've been able to consistently watch without pause. I wish I had as much awesome places to go as you! Thanks for the great content!
I was going to go fishing this morning but it rained me out. Watching your video is the next best thing.
Just went wading for smallies in the Susquehanna on Monday. Caught 14 smallmouth and 1 big walleye. The fish are getting really active again!
@ArcherB
3 ай бұрын
I'm getting excited for the topwater bite. Only a couple more weeks...
@scottweisel3640
3 ай бұрын
West Branch or North Branch?
@Sirach985
3 ай бұрын
@@scottweisel3640 near wrightsville/ John Wright restaurant
@Sirach985
2 ай бұрын
@@scottweisel3640 I thought I replied but I guess I didn’t because I don’t see the response. I was wading near John Wright restaurant and heading up the river.
Rainy today where I am, and calling for strong storms later. Can't get out to go fishing. So, the next best thing. Watch your videos. Thanks for posting!
Some nice catches! Thanks for sharing!!
My favorite soft spoken ASMR channel with a little smallmouth mixed in
Those smallmouth you caught are impressive. Nice size and thick too. Pretty fish 👍
The fish wink at me when it’s that clear ❣️🤭😜🙏🏼😝😆🤪 Great blue heron flew by w/a 1 1/2lb bass, he was laughing, no wink🤣🙏🏼❣️Tight lines everyone, God bless❣️
haven't been fishing in 3 years. finally got back out today and caught 2 bass. lost 4. what a great day
@kyleangelone1074
3 ай бұрын
Nice man
@turkN9NE
3 ай бұрын
@@kyleangelone1074 felt so good to have a fish on
Great video! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
I watch several fishermen on a regular basis and I love you all. The thing I find really funny is that you all say the same thing: "I forgot my ??? today." You guys need a checklist...😄 Thank you for the great videos.
@ndyakangler
3 ай бұрын
There’s just so many different variables it makes it easy to forget something. Different rods and gear for different fish, different kayaks and with the Hobie there’s detachable components I can’t forget. Half of the stuff I leave in my truck while half of it has to come out after each trip. I had my anchor stake sitting in one of the grooves on the bottom of my Tarpon which was sitting upside down in the garage so it’s easy to look right past it and forget if I switch it up and take the Hobie.
@AnonymousUser73
3 ай бұрын
L
Perfect timing. I was watching one of your videos to see how to tie a Trilene Knot XD Then I got a notification of a new video! Good Saturday morning.
Yeah buddy another great video!
You make it look so effortless. A year of getting skunked in the Kayak, I finally got 3 smallies today. You're great keep doing your thing.
Good night everyone, because the videos from this channel make me sleepy @jakarta 10:45 pm
Just a dandy day to be on the water. The river conditions were spectacular and you found some willing participants. Had to spend the first half of the day laying down fresh mulch. This was a good choice to unwind for the end of the evening. Thanks Matt
some great fishing videos with my morning coffee, thank you sir
I just bought the yellow duck(savage gear), got it yesturday. Can't wait to go try it.
This Guy catches more fish in 3 minutes than most people catch all season.
@geraldduncan5646
3 ай бұрын
Knowledge of habitat, coupled with knowing what lure(s), will give ol’Matt the best chance to boat a few. Very Sharp Fella!👍
Thanks. Matt, for sharing this wonderful trek on a gorgeous clear water river, while you're catching some beautiful smallies, it just doesn't get any better than that! Take care and be safe!
Caught me a flounder out off Carolina beach this past week on vacation.. Bout time to try and fail to bass fish again this year in Kentucky. Love the videos man.
Another great day!! Thanks, Matt!!
I very much enjoy your videos. some of my most memorable fishing excursions were in my kayak on the Wisconsin River chasing smallies and any other fish I could coax into hitting a lure. My kayak days are over-, age related, but I will relive these fun days through you. Thank you
Another great trip! Keep them coming!
Omg, have all my babies!!!
absolutely love the content you do. Keep it up!!
Yess, warmer weather, more ride alongs, more vids.
Love your videos! I refer to you as the Bob Ross of fisherman. I always watch your videos before bed cause it’s so relaxing. Keep it up man 🤙🏼
man you are blessed with some world class fisheries. here in maryland we have 3 rivers you can target smallies on and everything you catch would be a PB here. it's all rooster tail and 2" grubs here.
Great catches my guy! God bless, and keep those lines tight...🎣
Beautiful day. I like to plan my fishing by the wind and let it move me around. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Nice bass as always Thanks for taking us along
Real fishing. Wonderful. Gentle.
Enjoyed the video very much. Very high-quality angling but nice and low-key. Appreciate you sharing your fishing experience.
On a stay at home day like this one of your videos was just what I needed
Man I love smallies . The best fishin on the planet in my opinion. I miss it so much . I’m disabled now and can’t go like I used to so thanks for takin me along
@ndyakangler
3 ай бұрын
MN opens their season next weekend then I can get back on some of my favorite smallie spots! I can’t wait!
@JReb71
3 ай бұрын
@@ndyakangler I use to fish the James River in South Central Virginia which has some really good smallies . I’d would have loved to fished in MN or Michigan.
Always looking forward to your next outing, didn't disappoint!
Love the lakes you fish and your kayak
This lure is my favorites 👍💪
Got my first Striped Bass of the season here in Connecticut. Spring finally feels like it's here.
Thank you for taking us with. Great vid as always.
Another treat to liven up a Saturday morning! Thanks for another great video, Matt! Used to be the first thing I did on a Saturday was check last night's lotto drawing, but now I've switched to your channel, and get a winner every time!
Those geese were NOT happy with you being there at the start LOL
Excellent! Glad the smallies are back!!2
Was crappie jigging with 2 pound mono on a old ice rod and caught a 3 pound Smalley literally like a five minute fight so fun and my new pb
Best fishing content on KZread, IMO. Love the areas you fish. Keep the vids coming. Great work!
Due to the warm winter most weeds never 100% died off, this will be an interesting opener in MN. I was out a few weeks ago targeting crappies and was surprised at the weed edge still in the lake. Can't wait to go for the LM and pike !
GREAT VIDEOS! Makes me wish I could go fishing again.
It's a great spring! Great stuff Matt
Always happy to see a new upload
Videos are exciting and calm. Really enjoy...
I caught my first muskie last friday on an Ultra-light rod and 1/16oz jighead i was using for panfish 😅 it was a real small muskie though maybe 9 inches
Great content as usual. Can’t beat big smallies.
Another fantastic video!
Makes me feel better after getting skunked this morning after being on the water for over 3 hours. Thank you Matt!
@ndyakangler
3 ай бұрын
It’s been a tough bite here the last couple weeks. This was about the only success I’ve had.
awsome video some nice smallies🎣
Man, I wish the rivers in Southern IL were nice like this.
wow nice looking samlies good job tks for sharing😊
Nice! Thank you.
some beautiful smallies man - the bronze color is stunning in them
Good stuff Matt-thanks 👍 God bless.
Man I can't wait for MN Bass opener this Saturday 😩🎣
I think the rocks and concrete hold in heat from the sun rays and that's why the fish hold tight to it plus it's the perfect place to get out the current and ambush food. Great video any day the sun is out or the weather is nice is a great day to be on the water. For us diehard fisherman any day is a good day to be on the water my favorite time to drift the river for steelhead is in a blizzard because most of the time you have the river to yourself.
Man you get it done. Sweet
Awesome session. Seems like you had a pretty good bag!
400,000 subs ! Happy for you.
more quality smallmouth Thanks for sharing
Surprised to not see you get that floating moss on your bait. Enjoyed the watch.
@ndyakangler
3 ай бұрын
It broke apart pretty easy if I yanked my lure through it. I think it’s the dead decomposing bits of last years algae floating up.
best fishing channel on YT by miles. keep up the amazing content, dude.
You might not see this but I love your videos
What nice river smallmouth!
Nice seeing the 'ol Hobie Revo drive in use!
Cool video!
just wanted to say, I used to watch about 20+ fishing channels on youtube, after filtering out the crap / boring / over hyped idiots, only you and 618 fishing remain. Keep it up my man.
@ndyakangler
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I've watched several of 618's videos too and enjoyed them!
Thank you !!!
absolutely stupendous outting Matt.. stay safe out there dude.. buh bye 👋🤓
That kyack is sick!!
Thanks for another great fishing adventure. I fish in a northern Wisconsin Vilas County lake. And it's similar to a lake you fish in. There is large mouth bass, pan fish, pike and musky and crappie. But no small mouth sad face, but I manage fine with catching large mouth. I just recently ordered a few top lures and can't wait to try a whopper plopper 75. I normally do fine wacky rigging the large mouth. And I also recently broke down and spent 200 on a Daiwa set up. Good luck to you fishing this season
Great sesh bud cheers
Them awesome lure .I've use them in the past when yakking for sea trouts😊
Those smallies were nice chunky fish!
Great video
Man I would love to have one day of fishing with this man
Nice chunk!
Nice vid man
The water in Iowa is sooo high and I can’t get out right now 😞 thanks for posting so I can get my fix!
This make me want to kayak fish 👍🏾
Haven’t found the smallies return to my leg of the river from wherever they go to spawn. But! A little feeder lake has been nice with the largemouth, blue gill and crappie while I wait for them to come back
Love ur videos
Where I’m at it seems we have more river algae, grass, and weeds than usual for early May. Rivers are high from regular rain. Wind is a factor too.
Nice my friend I can’t wait to go our opening small mouth is June 5 in Hurley Wi..Ps it be cool to see you fish some urban creeks like that one where it was real misty and I said looks like some mystic river smallies…lol I used to live in fl never caught one now I’m in Hurley Wi wearing em out ..🇺🇸🦅👍
I have my ap final tomorrow but studying can wait