First kayak trip of 2024 was a cold day to be out on the water. I wanted to try to find a certain type of fish but ended catching something I thought would be hard to get.
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Can’t beat a good fire on a creek bank. Loved the scene with the birds, just an overall relaxing vibe to this one. Thanks for sharing brother!
Good action for cabin fever.
Cold and wet is a killer. Hypothermia is no joke. Glad you carry some dry clothes and fire making kit. You might want to consider a bit more for winter but anything is better than nothing.
Awesome day and thanks for the video! Makes me wanna take my kayak out but the creeks and rivers are blown out right now bc of a LOT of rain lately. But I’m definitely gonna get out there soon 👍🏻 🎣
It’s never too cold to get out there and yank some lips! Great video John!
That was a good winter day on the water! Wish I could still fish from a yak, but my back wont allow that anymore. Be careful out there, that water is cold!
Outstanding day! Thanks for the new year video. I wish you a safe and enjoyable fishing year.
Love the year round videos. Appreciate your channel!
Nice to see you fishing on the creek in the cold. Good idea preparing for the unexpected.
Awesome
When you think it's going to be a bad day of fishing catch all kinds and when you think it's good day won't catch any that's fishing for me lol
Good stuff as always, John! Glad you keep dry bag supplies, too! I always keep a towel and change of clothes in my truck when I cold weather kayak; most places I kayak I am not far from the truck , shoreline or other people, but its always great to plan ahead and pray you don't need it! 🙂
Well, you've been talking about doing this kind of trek, glad you were able to accomplish it. We love ALL your content, all the time ! I think the number of cold water bass you were able to hook up on has surprised all of us…. maybe even you. I was pleased with your thinking about being around cold weather water. Accidents can happen anywhere or anytime. It made me think about my old Boy Scouting days (i was a scout, leader and supporter until several years ago), a lot has now changed. One of the biggest challenges of fire starting is to find dry enough wood to get it going. Case in point, our scout troop went canoeing on the Rockcastle river, Laurel Co. Kentucky on a November day (many, many years ago), As a leader, I had to take an unexperienced 10 year fellow with me. He wasn't able to always be still in the bottom of the canoe, and caused us to flip out in the cold water. The whole troop had to get out of the water and build a fire. Careful planning meant that I had a change of clothes and able to warm up by the fire. The young scout didn't heed previous rules and advice and hadn't brought any . He suffered that day. After that trip he never came back to the Scout Troop ! Sorry I digress, many memories. As always, please be careful . Pap Blevins
Enjoyed the video as always. It's great to show what you carry with you just in case something not planned may happen so others get an idea of what they may need also.
Are you going to get a crescent k craft?
Stay warm
Long time watcher, first time commenter😊. Another awesome video John, thanks. Dryer lint is also a good fire starter just keep it dry and it doesn't take up any room.
That was a good little trip
WOW!Good reminder for me to carry a fire starter kit and spare clothes for cold weather fishing!!
I like that life jacket! What brand is that?
The key rule to fishing is fish like structure. Wood is structure, therefore, fish liike wood.
Hey bud, just thankful that you survived Florida.
I KNEW I should have fished a couple of weeks ago when the weather wasn’t too bad. I’m sitting here now with 25-40mph winds forecast, and a cold front that will have temps in the single digits for at least a week. I’m glad you got out and caught a bunch. Nothing better than being successful during the tough times of the year.
Good stuff! Nice touch at the very end.
John what hook do you use to rig the Yum Dinger? I think I vaguely remember a video you did on it but can’t remember. As always, great content!
My dry bag is packed like I planned to go for a cold swim with my clothes on. It’s happened to me more than once😁
wow – amazing winter fishing
nice
Why was the water low ? Good vid.
Good day fishing ! Excellent video. I like your tip on that dry bag. Going to definitely make one up ! Also , I've only ever seen the water there brown !
Looked like a great day 👍
Yeah it's a weird time to catching bass,but I been wearing em out down here in GA…and big uns too. Don't know they biting so good but I don't mind.😊 Fish on bro.
Thanks John for going over the "just in case" dry bag. I've been wanting to get out on the kayak this winter and thinking about what I would do if I took an unwanted swim lol. Great advice! And looks like you had a fun day fishing too! Always look forward to the next video!
I’ve always wondered if you fished right next to me on the bank while I’m getting skunked if you’d be catching fish. Probably so. Did i mention I’m on a four skunk streak?
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Those bass sure were colorful 😍 😳 so cool!!!!
The self prepared part caught me off guard. I liked it. I do the same thing when i drive any distance in the friged north.
Your decision to start doing more cold weather, winter, fishing is really paying off on this winter trip. You're catching more fish, more often than many of your warm weather trips. Who would have thought it?
When it gets to cold we just drill a hole in the ice and keep fishing
As a whitewater kayaker who spends a lot of time in cold water, may I suggest two things? The first and most important is a dry suit. Wear synthetics under it, wool and fleece are great options. Anything but cotton. Treat the gaskets with 100% silicone (trident makes it in a small jar found in dive shops or Amazon). You could go for a swim with a much lower risk for emergency, especially when you’re solo. I have swam cold water in a dry suit, and can say that even in a dry suit that cold water will pull energy from you quicker than you might think. I don’t want to preach too much, but I do worry about the dangers of cold water. Also wet suits aren’t very effective due to evaporative cooling, so save that money. Dry suit is the way to go.
The second one is if you’re looking for a bomb proof dry bag. Check out watershed bags. They aren’t cheap, but they stay dry, are very durable, and are made in western NC! There is a trick to opening them, be sure to look into that if you buy one, but it is easy to do.
Take care, and thanks for the content you provide. I enjoy your less serious, more relaxed take on fishing. I burnt myself out years ago, but am slowly getting back out there again.
Awesome video! I keep a pill bottle of dryer lint for fire starter. Just a idea.
You catch more fish in the winter Than I do in the Spring summer and fall. You just seem to be able to find fish wherever you go, John. Looks like the wind Wasn't blowing too bad. That had to make it better. Still a cold day. We are looking at single digits in Indiana also below 0. Wind has been pretty stiff here.
It's easy enough to go for an unintended cold winter swim if you fish during the winter or do ice fishing. Make sure you can make a fire fast if you need to. Thanks for showing that.
What does this river look like today?
John, I love your videos! 27 degrees in Northern Illinois, 1/11/24. With snow! Takes me away from my weather watching you!
Dryer Lint in a ziplock bag makes for excellent fire starter.
Do you ever stop and look for lures on the bank or trees I do a lot in the winter time on Dale Hollow Lake
You did a lot better than i did on my first trip. I went after perch and crappie and managed one of each but they were small. Gonna have to go after some bass next.