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!
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Gear used on this trip:
Kayak: Hobie Compass https://www.hitempo.com/
Lure: Bass Assassin Lit’l Boss https://amzn.to/4a0dLpz
Jig: Kalin’s Google Eye 1/4oz https://amzn.to/4a87ibU
Rod: St Croix BassX 6’8″ M XF https://amzn.to/3JJPBEO
Reel: Daiwa Zillion SV TW G https://amzn.to/3F6TCCc
Line: Power Pro Super Slick V2 15lb https://amzn.to/3rRI6qp
Leader: Daiwa J-Fluoro 12lb https://amzn.to/3SqD0wb
Pliers: Umpqua Rivergrip https://amzn.to/49z5vO0
I know I will catch heat for this, but catch and cook smallies?
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.
I'm a little frustrated that I can't punch LIKE more than once.
What kind of kayak do you have. Im looking to get one with pedals to maneuver better.
absolutely stupendous outting Matt..
stay safe out there dude..
buh bye 👋🤓
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 🤙🏼
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
Are they normally that thick coming out of winter?
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
Surprised to not see you get that floating moss on your bait. Enjoyed the watch.
Nice chunk!
You didn't measure any of them…
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 !
I have the hobie passport 12r and it's amazing. I got the turbo fins with the reverse on them too. Is that the compass 12?
The buddy was a lunker… 😳
Are there fishing seasons in ND? It seems like you're fishing for everything all the time? 😊
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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❣️
Them awesome lure .I've use them in the past when yakking for sea trouts😊
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
Caught my pb largemouth of 5.5 pounds today (ny)
Great video – Just thinkin about how those released smallies go back in the water and tell everyone about their alien abduction – must be something!
Thank you for creating and sharing this content. Curious about the algae, spring still and cool water, caused by fertilizer run off? TIGHT LINES ALL
haven't been fishing in 3 years. finally got back out today and caught 2 bass. lost 4. what a great day
This Guy catches more fish in 3 minutes than most people catch all season.
Love your channel, wanted to ask any recs on a 200 size reel to chase pike and musky? Plan on throwing up to 3oz lures…
You sure let a lot of good meals go back into the river! Those are really good eating when the water is cold!
What’s the water temp for
You this time of year?
awsome video some nice smallies🎣
If there is a better fishing channel, please let me know!
For April 1st next year you should put out a video with music, flashy edits, and huge celebrations when you land a fish and say it’s your new style
What do you use to record? I assume a GoPro but what model?
Nice seeing the 'ol Hobie Revo drive in use!
Heck yeah! We got a lot of rain in NC today so I’m going out to throw that BBZ-1 rat and see what hits!
Sweet setup…what fish finder are you running on the Hobie?
What river is that? I’m up here from Texas for work and I’ve never caught a small mouth. I would love to. I’m in the Stanley area.
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.
400,000 subs ! Happy for you.
Thank you !!!
Man you get it done. Sweet
What net do you use
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!
That second smallie you caught, they've been doing that to me all week. Just pick up my jig and slowly swim away with it. Odd behavior I don't see that often, let alone every bite I've had in a week.