Fishing a rat lure for big smallmouth bass! Let’s head out on the river in the kayak and see if we can get into some exciting topwater action!
Lure: Bucca Baby Bull Rat
Rod: St Croix Bass X 6’6″ MH F https://amzn.to/3zdzqxu
Reel: Daiwa Zillion SV TW G https://amzn.to/4bQwyp0
Line: Daiwa Grand X8 30lb https://amzn.to/3VpLpjh
Pliers: Umpqua Rivergrip https://amzn.to/3KAYscy
Anchor: Power Pole micro anchor https://amzn.to/4cDaBJI
love how these bass zoom underwaters as you reel them in – Bass torpedoes!
Thank you for sharing….it was a taste of heaven..
Oh dang I’ve been catching monster large mouth all summer on this same exact lure! Pretty cool seeing you use it here
The sound of that paddle is SO relaxing
That was awesome. That's all that needs to be said. Late.
Does anyone know what state this guy is in?
Amazing as usual. Thanks for the vid.
He's a magician.
"Let's target some smallies" catches 15 smallies.
Same lure, same water
"Let's target some muskies" catches 5, no smallies.
Same lure, same water
"Let's target some pike" not a smallie or musky in sight. 😳🧐😆
I was thinking that he was going to catch a pike
It’s the respect you give the fish,that keeps me coming back. And your calm acceptance of being an ace. In the same league as my uncle Fuzzy.
Looks like the hook up ratio was better without the tail. Great video.
Quality fishing channel without annoying music but great fish catching action ;)! Always enjoy your content Matt ! I love when you start by saying ( Well I’m at again) lol! Thank you for taking us along and some great catches! Take care Matt and see you next time!
Schools about to start for me😢 so i can’t go fishing as much anymore but I’ll wait ch your videos at school
I love trying to guess before you measure. I said 19 and a 1/4… you said😂😂😂😂
The best fishing channel on YouTube. No electronics just a man on the water exploring spots.
Great action Matt and killed it! That lure was on fire, will defiantly have to add it to the box.
Short and Sweet!🏆
Fish never had a chance
Mat,t, we need to get you across to NZ for some trout fishing.
Best fishin channel on you tube!!!!
I dream of the day you will fish with a few crankbaits ༼ つ ◕‿◕ ༽つ
Its a beautiful day for some kayak fishing!
Lucky you our waterways are infected with agent orange!
Nice bass
I’m watching your video in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico on a cruise ship on the way to the Bahamas’s Much love Matt
I need to know what kind of pliers you use please and thankyou!!
YO YO YOOOO BassMang ! ! ! ! ! ! !! !! 👋🥸…
0:40
OMFG , THAT WATERRRRRRR makes me wish i can go fishing sooooooo bad 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🥺🥺…
5:40
Matt , DUDEEE , that is one gorgeous rats nest..
papa always said, if you're gonna do something , do it fcking right…
good job bro lmaoooo 🤣🤣🤣…
14:30
20 FCKIN INCHER BROOOOOOO holy fckin hell… that brings me to my question..
What is the biggest smally you ever caught???🤔🤔🤔
thx for allowin me to tag along Matt…
see ya on the next and keep on stayin safe out there..
Buh Bye from Central Canada 👋🤓
PRECISION CASTING YOU ARE TOPS MY FRIEND !!!! FROM A PROUD ARMY COMBAT VETERAN 1ST BTL 16TH RANGERS. 1ST INF DIVISION
You're my relaxing moment ❤
Never get past how ANGRY a smallmouth can be. There was a punk band called themselves Smallmouth.
Awesome day.
What about this area/lure makes it ideal for smallies specifically?
The calmest I've ever seen someone with a knot like that, impressed good sir.
Ratin on the river for big smallies, Matt, it just doesn't get any better than that, I enjoyed every moment! Take care and be safe!
man, I dont know if you do your own edits or what but this was excellent. It shows the mishaps as much as the catches which relates so much more to your every day shmuck out there
Who needs a tail?! Awesome, man…
I grew up catching bronzebacks out of creeks and small rivers, they are alot of fun especially when you hook a 20 incher or bigger. Come up to the St.Lawrence river in northeastern NY and catch 7+ lb smallmouth bass like the Bassmaster Elites that were just up here. Could see them and hear them crusing by at 70 mph at 7 am from my living room lol the elite series has been up here for about 12 years now.
Now that’s what I’d call a great day on the water. I’ve been hoping for another rat video. Great video Matt.
Beautiful smallies, what fun that must of been!
In your vids, can you tell us what rivers or lakes you’re on or do you prefer to keep those areas close to the vest?
Because of your videos I tried a rat lure this year and had great success with it. I'm heading north again in a week and looking forward to trying it again. Great videos!
What would you estimate that 20 incher to weigh? I notice you don’t weigh your catches.
Grease and Release
Thank you !!!