This MASSIVE Fish DESTROYED my Previous PB!!! (RARE New SPECIES!)

[@placidpaddler]

Your videos are so genuine. Driving for hours, few bites, persisting and persisting, and having it consistently pay off. This is real life angling.

[@josemonge6622]

This explains why there was no video last week. It wasnt from a lack of trying. We appreciate your efforts and know some days can be tough fishing. I love seeing the use of the Deeper Pro and would like to see it used more often.

[@danielrittenhouse1321]

No matter if this man catches a fish or not. His optimism and never give up attitude is an amazing inspiration. If you don't feel that. Then you might need to check your pulse. Thank you Nick! Congrats on the new PB

[@JTCT371]

He knows what he's doing. He knows alot of different species and how to target them. This is the very best fishing channel on YT....no bragging, no attitude, no BS. Its his passion for the sport which drives him.

[@eqot8480]

8:40 Is actually a grass pickerel, same family, but much smaller. That one is around their maximum size.

[@tommype5]

I concur grass pickerel for sure.

[@rogerpatton2242]

Came on to say the same... Definitely not a chain pickerel.. wrong color.

[@jasonl9821]

Beast Grass Pickerel. Even more so than the Buffalo actually.

[@Kennethparks77]

I thought it may be a Redfin pickerel. But I live in Georgia.

[@joeyonlyfins9256]

💯 came here to say this.

[@Vinnys_vids]

This man breaks a pb in every video legend.

[@brianeisenga882]

The more you get out, the more chance you have. He drives a long way sometimes. But still gets out there. I have not been fishing in 5 years. Kinda hard to beat my PB. Lol Stay safe out there.

[@JamesBronson-hy3rb]

​@@brianeisenga882ya right 😊😊

[@RicardoReview]

Me too, but it's because I was crap

[@charleshamby575]

Upping his game all the time

[@JTCT371]

Not every video.....he films an honest account of being a fisherman. We get videos whether something extraordinary happens or not. Even includes things in his videos that happen to all of us. Tripping, falling, etc....his video editing skills are also incredible...its like watching an episodic weekly series. Most guys woth fishing channels make it more about them than the worthy opponents theyre hunting.....This is why this is the very best fishing channel here.

[@masongatlin9698]

Used to live in Illinois and I recognize this spot and others you go to. Love seeing you fish spots I used to fish often! Brings back great memories!!

[@robertdudley-rx8qo]

came for the fishing but cant get enough of that playlist, love it..tight lines nick,thanks and God bless..

[@redlobster1026]

That pickerel looked more like a grass pickerel to me. Great Video!!

[@MtnMan-ny6vu]

Dude, Nick...your commitment level is sky high. Congrats on the PB Buffalo and the Pickerel and thanks for another great fishing video. Hopefully less mileage and more fish next time haha. Take care, brother.

[@tobiihde177]

You’re awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful and exciting adventures. Saw you a long time ago casting for little fish’s in very little creeks. Now you’re a big inspiration with your real fishermen’s heart!!!! Keep on doing your dream

[@ThomasPaine1974]

I enjoy your videos. I grew up chasing fish in every stream ,pond ,creek saltwater, river i could throw a line into. Still gets my heart thumping whether it's a half pound trout to a 40 pound king. Thank you brother.

[@DamianPereyraHs]

Last Saturday i went to fishing at night with a friend. Oh Boy! Fishing for 6 hours till 4:30am. The night was a blast, fishing all time. 🎉 Nothing too big (we are lack of good gear) but really fun. 😊 Catch 2 pink catfish (really tinies) and 2 local carps (Boga). Thanks for your videos Nick, you are my inspiration for fishing and for positive vibes while fishing. ❤

[@ryenburns7054]

Great video. My Wife Polly and I have been fans for a few years. We enjoy all your fishing trips. If you are ever around Baltimore Md. We could take ya fishing at Loch Raven. Lots of awesome Chain Pickerel, Bass , and a few big Northern Pike. Keep up the good work amigo.

[@mikepollock8295]

Congrats on the new pb and the pickerel! Have a great weekend Nick and see you next adventure!

[@robmangeri777]

Doing the work! Thanks for staying strong through the tough stretches 👍🏼 Always great content!

[@divmp76]

Got to throw those big 1oz rattle traps at that 2nd spillway. They are Musky candy there.

[@koreyrenart5761]

Hey nick. Just a little friendly advice for you to use at your free will. Try to target your approach a little bit more in the current seams. Ive always found witb river fishing in heavier currents like this (for smallies, trout, and striped bass) that a seam from fast to slow water is an ambush point for a predator. in theory, musky should be using it the same way any other predatory fish would be using it . At 3:44 in this video, you can see a nice fast to slow seam coming off the edge of the cement wall in front of you. I would try next time to focus trying to maximize your lures time in this strikezone. Play around with the angle u cast at it and the speed you retrieve to find a sweet spot that keeps it in the seam the longest. That sweet spot will be different on each seam with each lure. But i definitely have found a correlation!

[@justinwitt6364]

your ability to handle the b roll is something that just sets the quality of these videos apart from the other fishing channels I watch

[@fishlessfisherman]

I caught a 17 lbs Buffalo this year. You have to love the fight! Great catch!!

[@39love31]

Yes Nate...this is How Fishing usually TURNS OUT! LOL But, I have been watching You for years. No Matter How Cold or Slow the day may be going....You always are Upbeat, and fun to watch! I do Have a Question . Have you ever done a "Meet Up" With Other Online fisherman? If you have. I have not seen it? But, May I suggest one Fisherman that would be A Awesome Angler to Meet Up with! And I think time well spent By you two meeting up! His Name is John from "Creek Fishing Adventures." Would love to see you and Him do a Kayak Float for Small Mouth Bass. Plus, You Both seem Such Great Anglers and Impeccable Men of Integrity. and Character.... And Least not forget..... Just a Joy to watch! If you ever do think this is Possible? Would Love to see You 2 do this Meet up During Summer! Anyway, Great vid as always and God Bless!

[@danield1938]

Spillway master! Love your videos. If I can’t go fishing, next best thing is to watch someone fishin!

[@sopuck1]

I love that you revel in whatever you catch. A true angler.

[@oldscool5222]

Good fishing or bad, you are the constant that keeps us coming back. Thanks .

[@CastBlastCamp]

You sure put in the work to catch those fish! Very awesome to see the full adventure pay off! Keep at it Nick!

[@fishingAbdya6108]

Fun fishing my friend, I hope you always have a nice day 👍👍🙏 11:57

[@jussdank]

Nice catch, Nick. My brother and I enjoy watching the videos and tight lines.

[@whatshappeningnext]

Great video! always look forward to your fishing adventures!

[@njfishingkings4519]

8:51 Redfin pickerel even more rare nice catch!

[@weedhopper]

Thumbs up to my man Nick for putting in work🤘thanks buddy👍

[@deangray1823]

Your successes and failures are an inspiration to all of us Nick!

[@mrmilo1971]

Enjoyed the content. Thanks for sharing Nick💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@teunsmink8077]

as always a great and awesome video Nick! Nice catches and enjoy the new soundtracks too 😊

[@johnhine8725]

all that water looked so fishy. best fishing vids on YT, great job.

[@Bigbaritoneboys]

Great catches nick

[@1slippery2]

Love the drone shots!😀

[@doknbox]

I used to live all around area code 618 in Paducah, Ky and Missouri. I never could catch big fish in Illinois. I love your show, because you show such enthusiasm for catching fish that a lot of people don't realize are fun to catch

[@yudhisjk494]

The only yt channel I watch when I feel like crap. There's no negative vibe with this guy n I love it

[@LycanByNite]

Awesome video Nick.. always look forward to your posts

[@papeep2694]

Chain pickerel with size are amazing aerial acrobats and are very exciting on lighter tackle. Congratulations

[@Curry_Prodz18]

Great video nick keep up the good work

[@gluca8388]

I love everything I see in your videos... especially the spots. Compliments from Italy

[@johnpaul-zq2wi]

Considering the chain pickerel is a new species its a pb too lol....2 PB's same video ....nice....as always good job editing nick you get a thumbs up from this guy!

[@JBonks]

Ive started keeping at least a four pack of PBeers ready lately. Cheers to another one bro! 🍻

[@Ijustcantbelievethis]

The ominous waiting music makes me laugh. Literally should be the sound track for bored tension.

[@mjohhnson]

That was some savage turbulence at those spillways. You still managed to put together a good video.

[@TheFishinMortician]

I picked up one of those Deepers during black friday and it gives some very useful information. I use it to find the deep spots and know that water temps.

[@waynevarteresian7349]

Nick, way to put in the work. It is nice to see I am not the only one who struggles during the cold months

[@cliffdixon6422]

Congratulations on the big Buffalo, a triumph of determination in the face of tough conditions.

[@Meditation409]

Nick working that Spillway Magic! 🤙🤙🔥

[@robertbritt3129]

Great soundtrack perfect feel like they are describing what your doing. Ps when I see my water rushing like that...nobody fishing but I'm out there trying to catch big mama...nothing yet still trying.

[@maryannegreenslade78]

Congratulations on the new PB Nick🐟🎣🐟🎣

[@joshwagner8468]

Lets go. Awesome channel man

[@jonahswitzer31]

Awesome video and great fish Nick, but I do believe that your pickerel is a Grass Pickerel!!!

[@josephellis5184]

CONGRATULATIONS NICK ON YOUR NEW PB EVERYONE LET'S HELP NICK GET TO 618 SUBSCRIBERS . THANKS AGAIN NICK FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK PUTTING TOGETHER YOUR CONTENT .

[@donniehenson514]

I have been struggling too bro 😎 just got to keep grinding and take what you can get and I have caught a bunch of those big mouth buffaloes at that spillway my last few trips down there too always snagging them one the blade bait 😂😂😂 but love the channel and the content keep grinding man

[@fluppi123]

Showing your failures is just as respectable as showing your successes. 👍👍👍 Good job.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Good deal buddy on the Bigmouth Buff and the chain pickerel 👍👍🤙🏻✌🏻

[@davefish84]

Filling master piece!!!! So inspired by your work!!!!

[@JiggyjarjardoM77]

That place looks amazing.. no way you didn't catch something.. fishing... gotta love it either way 👍

[@RianFishingBWX]

Its amazing video bro.. Appreciate your efforts🎉🎉🎉

[@WildLife_Perspective]

That chain pickerel was awesome!

[@theonetrueeggroll4252]

Yeah, what the other comment said. Still technically a new species but it's not a chain pickerel. It's a Grass Pickerel. Really cool catch!

[@Meditation409]

Nick is King of the Spillways! ❤️

[@nathanaagesen9298]

I remember when you just went for baby fish! Nice to see you catching some big ones the last few years

[@MONARCHWERK27125]

Istg you’re too lucky 😂😂 every video i get more and more jealous of the absolute monsters you catch, keep it up!

[@MONARCHWERK27125]

Not saying you don’t work for em though! Your just better fisherman then me!

[@charliecovert576]

One thing for sure, you are an expert at tossing the cast net, hats off to you!!!! Do a video ( for bonehead's like me) on how to throw a cast net.

[@618Fishing]

I appreciate the kind words! Honestly it’s a small cast net and pretty easy to throw! I’d recommend picking up a small one and giving it a try! Thanks for watching!

[@asiangrasstoad]

The struggle is real. Lol. Still love the videos. Your videos are hands down the best put together, edited, visually a treat. Keep up the awesome work

[@brentwentfishing]

Fishing is tough in the winter time! 😂

[@spartikus1370]

Congrats at the new species. It looked beautiful.

[@timmontano8792]

I feel better now. When I get the chance to go fishing and I don't catch any fish, generally it feels like the only one who doesn't catch fish each time out.

[@warf96]

Another video at my hometown lake/dam. Keep up the great vids!

[@bigbear1499]

I love the multiple day videos! 👍👍👍👍

[@e4t662]

Post apocalyptic fishing a polluted spillway and catching mutant fish monster PB's are my favorite fishing videos.

[@lawdog25]

Love your videos Nick!

[@dlmsarge8329]

I really appreciate your positive outlook and persistence! And also that you show us that nobody hits a home run on each day fishing. But honestly it also confirms my decision to buy a fishing kayak. Bank fishing just isn't for me.

[@SH-os1ck]

618...your content is so clean and so good. Would love to donate to you man

[@tomwalker1921]

There's a lake a couple hrs into Mo from you that has big chains in it. Headed down there in a couple weeks. Nice catch!

[@flyinbrianz22]

Wow Nick......what a tough week of fishing. But I dont care. You still put out the best content on youtube!

[@618Fishing]

I appreciate it man thanks for watching!

[@rafagarcia4917]

This is another awesome video. Always makes me want to go fishing.

[@862brady]

A fabulous personal best and an awesome personal first. Once again making other than ideal adventures a win anyway. Well done and a great video as always Nick. Even better luck next time. :)

[@BigMike7776]

This is the BEST fishing show on KZbin

[@stuartrochon9999]

grind on! we will keep watching!

[@cherylg9936]

I have a sonar bobber. The ibobber. I love it. I can take it on the boat or the kayak. Love your videos!

[@Cantdanceforreal]

Shelbyvile Illinois that’s where you finished at.. it’s like shoot fish in a barrel over there

[@JackMalarkey]

I love my deeper. The coolest thing ive picked up was a sea lion. When it popped up on the screen it spooked the hell out of me

[@griffin292]

@618 Fishing, what do you use to track your catches and their weights?

[@caddisfly9651]

Patience and persistence. Good job.

[@billcotton1551]

Congrats on the pickerel! I'm surprised to see one in that part of the country.

[@jeffdaigle5487]

When the music hits, it's gonna be 🔥🔥🔥

[@squirrelsmagnetfishingoutdoors]

Glad you caught 2 fish at least you were not skunked

[@redneckmini14]

Two pretty cool fish. I need to renew my license and get out there to try and catch some new species this year.

[@sputnut]

Take a working vacation to northwern Wisconsin this summer. Go to a town called Winter. It is near two spillways. One on lake winter and another on lake Chippewa and while there, visit Hayward and it's fishing hall of fame less than one hour from Winter. There may be other spillways, IDK.

[@brianferguson9483]

I've tried a lot of spillways as well bud ,stuck going ice fishing once killed winter fishing here

[@carlhansing235]

I love it when you say see ya buddy

[@aljones238]

Dude I appreciate the effort you put in for these videos Man. Always good stuff thank you

[@rubenbasulto9048]

Nick, this odds the longest "no fish" streak I've seen in many, many videos. Thanks to that buffalo fish it was worth being out there. Tight lines buddy

[@JTCT371]

No coincidence that the only hit you had on day 1 happened around exactly the same time on Day 2.. Love when you can pinpoint when fish start feeding.....you have to be dedicated to know day 3 should start at the same time, as long as weather and atmosphere remain stable.

[@WingmanJohnny]

Cool beans. Great video

[@methcooker10]

I love how there’s always that one song in every video before he catches his big fish

[@oledahammer8393]

My buddy and I were trolling prime big Musky water about 15 years ago, the rod went off like a nice Musky was on, turned out it was a 28 POUND Buffalo, and it ATE the Musky lure, not a snag. We thought we had a 50" class Musky on....we still laugh about it ("Hey Steve, that fish looks awfully gold colored to be a Musky")! I had to get a pic of my buddy holding of course like a big Musky. LOL!