I Could NOT BELIEVE what was Living in This Hidden SPILLWAY!!! (New PB!)

[@hudsonroybal_]

That first fish u caught at the 3rd spillway is actually a hibrid bass between white bass/ sand bass and striped bass people call it a whiper or a palmetto bass. the other fish that looks the same but is smaller is actually a really big white/sand bass

[@daivagardner7823]

Yeah wiper are delicious there are tons right near me

[@tjohnsonbb]

2nd one looked like a regular striped bass because the lines didn’t break but the first one did cuz the lines were broke (the lines or stripes one the fish)

[@mattcox1339]

They both were white bass.

[@holdintime2904]

Honestly he is the most wholesome fisherman I have ever had the pleasure of watching

[@faceless-x-abberation8400]

Yeah. He seems like the kind of person you'd want to be buddies with. Like an honest, trustworthy dude. Wish I could go fishing with him lol.

[@andydolan176]

Ndyakangler is pretty good too. He is the Mr Rogers of fishing

[@Tea-Transport]

There’s me thinking a night crawler was some exotic bait lol here in the uk it’s just a worm😀

[@josetellez1803]

Funny thing is that they are actually technically considered invasive in the U.S.

[@Tea-Transport]

Oh didn’t realise that I always thaught they were good for the soil

[@josetellez1803]

@@Tea-Transport they are amazing for it, they are just extremely abundant

[@yeahokbuddy2510]

We have different kinds of worms we use for bait. Night crawler is just one of the bigger worms we use here in the states.

[@nathangray9719]

I was surprised when I was a kid and seen red and green worms lol

[@douglasmoyer9736]

"I never caught one of these before, but its the biggest one I ever caught." 🤣

[@ussstink]

Obviously.

[@shawnt9256]

🤣

[@nicklubbers7287]

I love how he's happy with every fish even if it's small

[@AZMudcats5]

“Spillway” in the title? Check “PB” in the title? Check Bluegill on a hook in thumbnail? Check Yeah guys this is definitely a 618fishing video lol

[@ronen6283]

what is a pb

[@traveric3]

@@ronen6283 can either be "personal best" or "peanut butter"

[@kboutdoorspnw3147]

@@traveric3 its definitely peanut butter

[@weinderdog1184]

Nice comment! See ya later buddy

[@tommytackett2908]

How can a mid Western dude not know what sandbass are. Or hybrid bass or striped bass

[@codymiller1950]

i know that 1st spillway ive fished it when i was in college alot, you have to go right after heavy rains when the water is high, the fishing is really good and farther down there is a great crappie hole during spawn.

[@SuperKCman_]

Awesome videos every time...You make watching fishing enjoyable and that's a hard thing to do. I've been watching fishing shows since I was little in the 80s and you sir have perfected it! Can't wait for the next adventures!

[@jonsavage2587]

Just discovered you, Nick and I'm hooked. Your filming and personality is more professional and entertaining than the guys out there with corporate sponsors. Great job; you've got my vote.

[@griskew4457]

Ima say it again the music you pick is A W E S O M E

[@jameswatkins6358]

Striped bass

[@getsaucedon9313]

Seth’s bike hacks would agree

[@herscheljackson2781]

I was just trying to figure out how to soundhound it while it was playing 🙃

[@chadhunter758]

Yes this is good music

[@seanparchim9165]

I like the music as well,find myself bouncing my knee to the tune lol

[@stevejrshade3426]

Love your videos brother. I'm a big time fisherman myself. We are never too old to stop learning and your an excellent teacher. Thanks to you I set my own personal best here in ohio at the taylorsville dam

[@brianw.1649]

Thanks for working your butt off the first half of the video! Great job hanging in there, it paid off with good entertainment.

[@longlowdog]

You need to hit up Marling Baits for some of his soft plastic creations.

[@BamaShockz]

There’s just something special about your videos. It’s not you typical slaying big bass videos. Seen so many species watching you. Thanks for the hard work

[@oldhunterdan]

Hybrid stripped bass.... broken lateral lines indicate hybrid

[@whyteowl4407]

not broken up enough to be a wiper. lines were straight. pretty sure it was a fat white bass.

[@larrytraylor6910]

It was definitely a hybrid. stripers are not broken at all. Different fish have different broken lines some are broken everywhere some are broken just in a few spots.

[@sethstewart7887]

The 2nd one was 100% white bass, the first one was probably a second generation mixture from a hybrid x white bass due to the minimum broken lines

[@Apon_jr]

You can also check the mouth for patches on the back

[@rennex2005]

Yeah next time he should take a look at the tongue

[@andy4811]

This was so cool! I've been waiting for you to fish some of the further south spillways!

[@hannable3871]

I told you I told I told you i know you would like that place that's my old stomping grounds i got goosebumps when i seen you finally went there I'm so happy.

[@618Fishing]

It’s a productive spot that’s for sure!

[@angela-onesroman8873]

Cool bro!

[@YJsmitty]

Live about 1.5 miles down the road. It was awesome finally seeing it on here.

[@mikehunsinger8351]

This is better that a Netflix series!! Taking my girlfriend's son out today, last nice day! Appreciate the lessons and opening my eyes again on natural bait. Enjoy your episodes so much, you are a good due!!

[@vavin525]

its not a 618 fishing video unless he says "what is this" at least once

[@harveyt7]

that could be a drinking game or "see you later buddy"

[@rockythunder4458]

Seth?

[@denigong9708]

He didn't fall... It's not a og 618.. If he doesn't fall gracefully

[@denigong9708]

@freedom man wrong lol if it got old that sounds like a personal problem

[@catfishkid]

Yeah

[@Bigbazzasangling]

Another great days fishing. I bet the snagged cat feels a whole lot better now. Keep up the good work. Tight lines Brazzaville 👍🏻🎣

[@vapormissile]

I kept muting my headphone sound, because I thought the cool music in the background must be NPR or the neighbor's stereo. Great music, relaxing settings, zero stress. You help us live, man.

[@danieldeneau7802]

Good Video & some nice fish, always a nice surprise snagging that bobber & still have a fish on the other end 😁

[@beedoubleoh959]

I love how you almost like every single comment😂makes us feel special lmao. Or maybe just me

[@618Fishing]

Haha thanks for watching!

[@poopoop7602]

But if he likes every comment then no one's special

[@nathanspeicher3694]

love that profile picture #RIPCITY

[@danielrittenhouse1321]

Again Nick you made it worth the wait. You do things for people buddy that a lot of times goes unsaid. Thanks for taking our minds off of things even if it's just for a little while.

[@chinthechin2892]

Man 618 lives near a lot of spillways

[@bradthomas9190]

I know of 30 lakes in southern Illinois

[@shawnt9256]

No my friend,he does alot of driving.

[@chrisfoster882]

Ok, been watching for couple days. Very humble young man and clean videos that the whole family can watch. Thank you

[@OffishalOutdoorGear]

The fact that you walk ahead to plant your tripods then go back and carry your gear past the camera proves how passionate this man is about providing quality entertainment for us couch potatoes! 🥔 loves the vids bro makes me want to make a spillway series on my channel!

[@shawnt9256]

Wow, You do a ton of extras to get the footage and b reel shots. Your attention to detail is very appreciated and I thank you very much.

[@nicholasyoung3786]

Love the videos man. Keep them up and stay safe

[@302FISHING]

Nice double catch....that was pretty cool....that was a weird snag fish on the bobber....great episode !!!💯🎣

[@p3yate184]

Every fish he catches: See ya later buddy

[@gamestuff1959]

every fish is just as awesome, no matter the size :)

[@josephbarahona]

I like when he says that

[@PhillipRhodes]

Unless it's a bluegill... Those are apt to get the "I think I'll keep this guy as bait" treatment, followed by the ole curb stomp.

[@ekhatchmax1405]

game stuff even the turtle

[@tobyavery1410]

Phillip Rhodes and drum

[@HamiiHamii]

When 618 shows up to your part of the 618. Welcome to the south!

[@garyb7563]

once again.... i dont even like fishing. but i love 618 fishing. like and sub for this man! full send

[@618Fishing]

Thank you!

[@smokymountainoutdoorsman1991]

I LOVE these SPILLWAY videos where you catch HUGE fish.

[@evanmarvel8064]

Rend lake dam! Hell yea for the hometown 😁👍

[@kevinma6103]

Your vids always remind me about how I first got into bass fishing. Taking a live bluegill and tossing it out there on a circle hook. The nostalgia is real

[@mikepiekarski7903]

I know you prob get this a lot but I got a spillway near me you have to try. I live in st louis. If you wanna try iy I can give you the directions. It holds normally drum averaging 10+ pounds. Flathead amd blues on occasion as well. My on for the spot is 52 for a flat and 78 for a blue and blues are running right now. Just gently a buddy of mine got his on blue at over 40. I am surprised to see a bow down there though I doubt he'll love long. Temps are getting up there. I put out some videos too but I only USE my phone. Just t me if you want the directions on my latest vid. I'd rather not say my honey hole here. Solid stripper and channel. Love it when they hit both rods. Fish on.

[@usp.4073]

“Please stay on” I love it!

[@sengvaaj]

Any word on the night fishing series?

[@bboyd1988]

Good ol rend lake spillway!! I fish here all the time.......as you were on your way here in the video I was gonna comment and tell you to try rend sometime haha! Glad it was worth your while bud! Fish On!!

[@dwaynegreene152]

These always make me smile. I love the effort he puts into these. 👍

[@madmattfishing]

Great video!! Nice catches,and crazy seeing that catfish tangled up and you hooking it lol!! But man, that hook towards the end with that grub. That hook was more Crooked then Hilary. 🤣🤣

[@benstiles5765]

Deff a cool video again Nick. That trout seemed pretty stressed out at that first spot unfortunately that's the life of a stocked trout I guess. Anyways that third spot looked very fishy I don't know if those were hybrid bass or what but they seem like they are alot of fun on the lighter gear. And props on saving that second cat fishes life he prob didn't have much longer if it wasn't for you cleaning him up. Great video as always Nick.

[@618Fishing]

Thanks Ben! Yeah I felt bad for that trout. Apparently it’s 90 ft deep on the other side of the spillway so the trout go deep in the winter, but this guy either intentionally or accidentally went over the dam.

[@severalbees5115]

understandable with the confusion, but i'm fairly certain that was a white bass. they're the middle relative between striped bass and yellow bass pretty much, but not a hybrid.

[@dougmiller1134]

Another great video Nick, you sure are entertaining to watch, absolutely enjoyable, keep catching em buddy and I look forward to the next vid, thank you and stay safe!!

[@vilhorautio1933]

Yes, this is what I need!

[@ryanmattern3359]

Hey man! Really enjoy watching your videos! Whenever you are ready to come catch a serious flathead, come on up to PA! The susquehanna holds some serious fish!!! Cheers man, keep up the good work!!!

[@taddmason1187]

You were at Rend Lake which is just couple miles from my house to where you were

[@hannable3871]

I have been trying to get him there for a while I got excited when I seen where he was.

[@roypinkston2960]

Yea i saw that and was excited to see rend lake

[@ryanwright1969]

I was pretty excited as well! It’s nice to see home on videos.👍

[@dysfunctionaloutdoors5719]

Great vid right in the backyard!

[@cherylbenzing6849]

My husband and I did a Spillway this morning in Cape Coral. Lots of fish, wrong bait. We love watching you. We started to say “ see you later buddy “. Thanks for your videos.

[@SKUNK_The_underdog]

Fishing is on at my creek. Caught 15 white bass and 5 blues today

[@monsterbeast3167]

Blark and where would that happen to be

[@mikefarnkopf9813]

Love the spillways! Might take myself a drive to one tomorrow morning! Tight lines brother!👍🎣

[@xiavue1761]

The 1st fish is a hybrid it has broken line, the 2nd one is a white bass

[@whyyunggod7473]

Keep it up Nick loving the spill way fishing videos. BTW your my favorite fishing youtuber. ❤❤🙏🙏💪💪

[@618Fishing]

Thank you!

[@whyyunggod7473]

@@618Fishing your welcome man

[@legxcyorbit4402]

Question.. was that last spillway at rend lake Illinois?

[@hannable3871]

Yes it is south end by Benton

[@legxcyorbit4402]

I used to fish there all the time, but I’ve never went down the river/creek and fished. I’ve always fished right next to the spillway

[@randallfabian6640]

I knew it was Illinois but thought was Devil's Kitchen Lake. Most of those were built around the same time and look similar.

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Your first fish was a perfect bait fish. Good job saving the catfish! Your video shooting skills are off the chart. Seriously you are incredible and brilliant.

[@woodsmanwhitesmith6928]

definitively a striper and great job saving the snagged catfish

[@OutdoorsWonder]

no is a white bass

[@angela-onesroman8873]

Among my favorite fish to sport for, striper's 👍🏽👍🏽

[@Leveluptackle]

It’s a hybrid, white bass/striper

[@Trellojello]

It’s a hybrid bass

[@andrewwarburton3943]

Thanks for another really enjoyable film Nick. Itching to get out fishing but still on lockdown here in Scotland. Hopeful that we may be allowed out in around 2wks. Keep up the good work and tight lines buddy. 🤠

[@catfishkid]

I just got my first catfish of the year on Sunday

[@mstspooky8821]

Awesome bro

[@618Fishing]

Congrats man!

[@catfishkid]

Sad it took me so long

[@nightmarelife452]

Nice the only catfish I’ve ever caught are bullhead

[@disinterestedperson]

My favorite lure is a 5" grub on a darter head jig. Unbelievable all the species of fish you can catch on it. The darter head has a longer hook on it so the 5 " length doesn't effect hook up ratio.

[@itsjonhaii7929]

Dang, I missed a grand opportunity to fish with one of my favorite KZbinrs (I fish down at that last spillway all the time)

[@joecamerer2865]

Love you positive attitude no matter what the situation brings. Be careful out there, I'm always worried you're going to get hurt on one your wild adventures.

[@generosen999]

2 hour drive is a new PB for you

[@FishingExplained]

That last spot looked like it could some monsters! Impressive shots, music and editing. Well done.

[@618Fishing]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@mikec1096]

"a spillway he has been wanting to fish for a long time" - pretty much every spillway

[@Jinzo-dy3th]

Awesome save of the older catfish.......you're a good soul,Nick.

[@l.o.r410]

Man. I’ve went on a 4 hr drive just to catch 1 crappie. 😭

[@collinc9379]

Teddles Peddles well shit idk whats worse (better)

[@thomasdaniels6824]

That's way better then a good day at work. Hopefully it wasn't a crappy crappie

[@casper9256]

We have dams that just act like waterfalls or have 2 sets of gates operated by steering wheel shaped cranks. No spillways like you that I've ever seen but you have me spotting tiny ponds in fields asking myself I wonder if there are fish in there?.. definitely helped me step my game up. Keep up the awesome videos

[@apollothehealinghunter5328]

I believe that was a white bass, if it were a wiper its horizontal bars should've been broken up

[@jonathanmustain4048]

We call em sand bass in Oklahoma. They are a blast to catch below the dam. Hard fighters

[@bigcliff228]

My brotha you are AWESOME!! You made me put things back into perspective!! Much love!!

[@anthonymcdowell7497]

Me: "how'd that camera traverse that steep hill before him"

[@CAPTAINPRICE79]

He put his gear down, then placed the camera at the bottom before going back up and descending with his gear. Just in case you weren’t being sarcastic and were actually curious

[@angelakamper6101]

Love all your spillway vids! Keep up the amazing work!!! 🎣

[@TheIrishAmish]

STAY OUT OF MY SPILLWAY! (LOL).

[@kansasoutdoors5667]

One of the best editors when it comes to fishing videos. Keep up the good work man.

[@alexjacobs3196]

*Does a huge Turd and flushes* - “ see ya later buddy”

[@aaronb1063]

I randomly stumbled across this channel a couple of days ago but you are fast becoming my favourite channel! Thank you for the content, I dont yet know how to fish but am now hoping to start it as a new hobby!

[@Dianne5227]

Nick can u make ur video longer? to short, i want more :< please :

[@-PUDD1N]

Not only do I love to fish.. You can clearly see that you are a good man. You deserve every bit of the success and respect that you get

[@catfishkid]

It’s me GamingandCatfish but I changed my channel name to the TheCatfishKid

[@markaxxe]

Oooooooookaaaaaayyyy

[@yeahokbuddy2510]

Thank you TheCatfishKid, very cool

[@LiamJProduction]

And we care because....... We don't nobody does 😂

[@catfishkid]

Dude why did you say that

[@LiamJProduction]

@@catfishkid cause I'm just saying

[@brucepaine1755]

You really are the best 618!!! “Simply the best”!

[@captainhowdy1116]

"See you later, buddy"

[@tedkurilko956]

I Love the way you get excited about every fish you hook.

[@michaelsmith7193]

What an adventure you had! I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@618Fishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ttaft]

Nick, love your videos and adventures! Couple of things I'd like to suggest you try. First off, I'd like to recommend you using some of those Bluegill and Sunfish as live bait. The biggest Channel Cats, Largemouth, Northern Pike, and Tiger Muskies that I've caught were on live bluegill. I'm 43 and I've been fishing since I could walk. Try using a large hook and heavy line as well as heavy tackle. Probably what you use on your catfish rig would be sufficient. Thread the hook and line twice through under the bluegills - Sunfishes Dorsal fin. Use a large bobber or float above of course and hold on tight. I think it would work wonders at those spillways, especially the ones that you catch the Bluegills - Sunfish at as those are likely what any large gamfish in there feed on. There's also crank baits, swimbaits, and jerk baits with a bluegill pattern. Classic lures like the White Curly Tailed Grub jig always produce, but the best way to catch fish is to match the hatch and just like fly fishing the same applies to your lures. The most successful anglers, (KVD) for example do this at every event and will even paint their lures to match when necessary. Wish I could show you the Brown trout I've caught this season so far here in upstate NY on jerk baits. Just released one yesterday 6 lbs and 22". Don't be affraid of using big baits - Bluegills either. Many predatory fish will only feed on large baits as they don't want to expend too much energy for their meals and would rather eat less often. Jerk baits in trout waters will have you addicted real fast! Last but certainly not least, tight lines brother, keep doing your thing, and thanks for sharing! :)

[@618Fishing]

Thanks for the tips Timothy I really appreciate it!

[@Ttaft]

@@618Fishing you're very welcome Nick and thank you for taking the time to read them. I hope they help. I look forward to many more great videos!

[@Taco_Syndicate]

Man, you handled that double hookup like a pro. And double props for helping that snagged kitty.

[@mikeup7517]

Great content 618..im a bit envious i don't get to fish as much as you do lol...thanks for sharing

[@andrewthomas1540]

Go straight to that last place next time!!! Looks amazing! Great vid..

[@MountainMenOutdoors]

Those striper and hybrids are absolutely my favorite fish to catch. Another great video

[@calebmaxwell4225]

your positive attitude to dissapointment like that spillway having nothing but the rainbow trout is very admirable! i hope its a trait i can learn

[@stephenclement2471]

Nick, Hey your videos are great and your fishing techniques are awesome, can you give history of where and how these fish that are living in this environment arrived and thrived in the water systems that you fish in.

[@ShellyAnn1a]

Just spent the afternoon and evening watching your fishing videos. Out here in the west we have trout, steelhead (a big sea run rainbow trout), and a couple of salmon species. Then we have the invasive bass and bream species. Of course we have the off shore fishing for anything that lives in the temperate waters of the eastern Pacific, which includes 18 shark species (from the small 8 inch catshark to the 40 feet long, basking sharks) , the sea run steelhead, Chinook, silvers, halibut, flounder and a bunch of others. My last fishing trip to the coast, I was after Dungeness crab near the mouth of the Siuslaw River. While my traps soaked, I threw my line out with some clam necks as bait. The first fish I caught was a blue shark (up to 10 ft. long.), about 30 inches long, that was inside the river mouth feeding. I caught three of them that day the largest was about 40 inches long. Not the easiest to reel in while on the fishing dock, about 8+/- feet (up and over the railing) above the high tide mark Did not catch any pink-eared sea perch, lost three hook sets and only got one keeper crab around midnight as I was pulling in my traps getting ready to drive the nearly 100 miles home. Watching your videos makes me want to get out and do another fishing trip over to the coast. Thank you for sharing your fishing adventures. Oh, my biggest catch weighed in at 94.5 pounds and was 6' 4" long, was about three miles off shore using a herring filet and drift fishing in about 70 feet of water. It took me all of 45 minutes to reel it in and landed.

[@stephenstrumpher8885]

The final spillway has a special place in my heart

[@gus2600]

Holy Cow ! I enjoy watching this guy catch fish . Wait for it ,see you later buddy. You had to know that was coming.

[@martinspijker9661]

great fishing day..:) the motto of the day is.. if they don,t bite, keep on moving

[@chefjacktheprofessionaldri6284]

Love your music. It's like that pilot with the single prop that flies out of Miami all of the time

[@TheIrishAmish]

This popped up again so I rewatched. Yes, they periodically stock rainbows. I had to laugh at the intro where you crawled down the hill side instead of walking down the road. Second spillway, I have caught some great cats there! The fence is fairly recent, we used to sit on the wall and fish, once had to walk the wall down to the bottom with a double! Not sure where the third spillway is, would like to go there!

[@christopherhughes5729]

Holy Cow!! Fish on!!! Yes!! My feet are totally soaked! But well worth it!! Lol

[@bobbymoelter7378]

One of my favorites. Good work finding solitude in a crowded zone. Also, wear your fly gear..... they make nice hip waders and you won’t get wet. But your boots are classic

[@ddollas9728]

Great video nick nice fish and respect for helping that cat man

[@chasesherman6930]

Just found this channel. I live in southwest wyoming, but am from Gillespie,IL. Grew up shooting carp out of Gillespie spillway.

[@macewindu5380]

I think I need to give you this 👑, you are in fact the king of spillways

[@westlee1626]

Hey just wanted to let you know that I love loveeee your content. Keep it going. I’m thrilled to see your videos everyday