A Mississippi River Smallie Fishing Adventure!

A fun filled day exploring and fishing smallmouth bass on the upper Mississippi River in Minnesota! This trip is from late May a few years back and I floated a stretch with a group of fellow smallie addicts including @smallietalkpodcast5821 @HoosierStateFishing and several others. Lots of fish were caught and good times were had by all!
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Gear used on this trip:
Lure: Nikko Craw, galaxy amzn.to/3I4wCEs
Hook: Owner 1/0 Mosquito amzn.to/3uLkE9y
Rod: St Croix LTBS510MXF amzn.to/3OLu5m6
Reel: Abu Garcia Revo MGX 20 (old model) amzn.to/3pltGsy
Line: 10lb Trilene Sensation amzn.to/3g6lMiQ
Pliers: Umpqua Rivergrip amzn.to/34Ujq0Z
Anchor: Power Pole micro anchor amzn.to/3SLFzHs

[@julieholmly]

Who else likes this guy because he doesn't act like a 12 year old boy and doesn't play annoying hip hop music in the background?

[@TB-lv2rh]

All he does is slay smallmouth bass! His videos are the best along with Creek Fishing Adventures. Wish I had his local waters to fish here on the east coast!

[@Madisonrvr]

Totally agree. It's just pure fishing.

[@Ericviking2019]

Hate the music

[@janeburns7673]

Two of several reasons I like him.

[@MrFreekyByg]

Looking outside at the snow and realizing kayak season is still a long ways off here. Thanks for another great video! Counting the days!

[@-a-strikelures1212]

Most of my lakes here in southern Colorado had Ice off last week. I bought a new a new old Town PDL 106 last fall. Finally get to use it. Super stoked.

[@NoNamePlays248]

Same here it just snowed last night about 2.5 inches

[@FishinFoolsCT]

Still lightly snowing here as of 10am. I feel your pain, getting anxious to get the canoe out.

[@Smiththebat]

Same over here in Ontario looking out at the snow and just twiddling my thumbs.

[@jamescanady3442]

I feel for you guys! Granted that my location has its own cons, it's still mostly great fishing weather here in Florida.

[@LayLow83]

I always enjoy your videos. Very calming voice and that makes me watch the entire video. No annoying music, no stupid video graphics. Just the pure content of fishing. Thank you for that.

[@wrenchturner247]

I 100 percent agree

[@user-hd9ho4ym5t]

Crazy how abundant the fish seem to be there, they look healthy and are of great size. I live in a small town, old folks around here talk about how much wildlife has died off from the mining industry dumping waste into the streams. When I fish here if I were to catch a single smallie the size of those that you caught in the Mississippi, I'd consider it a trophy here. It brings me some joy to know that other places seem to be somewhat untouched from pollution and destruction. The fish live to see another day.

[@GLepage74]

This sort of video helps me get through the harsh winters up here in Maine and gets me excited for spring!

[@trevorwhynot5433]

Me as well. Your neighbor here in Nova Scotia.

[@bwoneymaddic446]

Me three. I'm another Mainer and I watch videos to endure the winter.@@trevorwhynot5433

[@WrekTaFyr]

Same!!

[@kennyw6932]

Thanks for sharing your adventure. It's always interesting to catch fish when they are on the beds, reel them in and release them and they instinctively swim back to the bed. They are definitely smarter than we often give them credit for being. The Mississippi is truly a small mouth fishing paradise.

[@RobisonRacing68]

It's so nice to see sun, water, and green leaves on trees.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Meteorological spring starts March 1!

[@RobisonRacing68]

@@RideAcrossTheRiver Count me in! LOL

[@HoosierStateFishing]

It was great meeting you, Matt! Hopefully, we can get out again soon!

[@ndyakangler]

I’ll have to come fish with you guys a day or two if you head back up here this spring!

[@rolandgdean]

What an amazing looking time that was Matt. I was born in Memphis and have seen the Mississippi many times but NEVER with that kind of clarity...by the time it get's down there it's nothing but trash, poop, and mud...lol. We see the same here in Parkersburg on the Ohio. It's VERY rare to have more than just a few inches of visibility. Another great video sir...great job.

[@dvg4104]

No kidding! I grew up below New Orleans, where the Mississippi River is a couple hundred feet deep and very muddy. Around August-September we would fish at night off the pontoon ferry landing at Pointe A La hache. The river was typically at its lowest, and saltwater fish swam upriver in search of food. It is strange to see these guys walking in just a couple feet of water in that same river. Plus the clarity!

[@jeffgardner1187]

Parkersburg WV ?

[@rolandgdean]

@@jeffgardner1187 None other Jeff.

[@bc4852]

Now THATS a great day of fishing... and nothing but beauties!

[@christopherblevins1968]

Ahhhh, green grass, leaves on the trees, and birds chirping......Spring can't come soon enough!! Great trip!

[@thomasstroh2845]

Thanks for taking us through the dead of winter with you awesome videos 👍🙌

[@christinerogers5331]

WOW, Matt, you just made my Saturday!!! That was an amazing drift on the Mississippi River that produced nonstop smallie action, just fantastic!!! Take care and be safe!

[@cgandy2]

Great fishing action, Matt! But the scenery, Brother, that is incredible! Every few seconds it was like seeing a moving masterpiece painting, the river is so beautiful there.

[@ndyakangler]

I could spend all day exploring around a few of those islands!

[@sebastianrios3133]

You know something, the very first video I watched from you was when you caught a big Musky on 14 lbs line, no leader. And that was the very first video that I ever seen and heard of a smallmouth bass. When you caught one, I was like “ what kind of bass is that?” And that’s how I’ve started watching your videos in the first place. 🎣👍

[@TheJaymon1962]

The best thing about this video is that I've actually had a day like this! Something to never forget

[@jonathanm9793]

I love the 1-2 punch with the galaxy craw and a plopper! Prolly my favorite combo along with the hellgrammite!

[@northernbassalliance1442]

The false spring we had up here in Grand forks had me mad lol. Seemed like march or April but nope still mid feb.

[@jasonsebrasky9756]

Great video! Thanks for putting it up. Absolutely beautiful day and the bass were amazing. So cool 👍 I can't wait to get back in the yak!!! 17 degrees today Indiana. Won't be long.

[@michaelgadd81]

Watching from Canada 🇨🇦

[@jasont9045]

Your ability to cast so accurately is amazing

[@6412mars]

Ambidextrous as well.. impressive.

[@-dystopic-]

It’s just practice mate, you could get there too if you spend enough time on the water.

[@ADKyakman]

and super grateful you released content, after watching the MLF bass pro event on Toledo Bend I never want to watch “professional fishing” again

[@ADKyakman]

It’s average 😏

[@S2pidMedia]

​@@ADKyakmanwhat's wrong with it? Lol

[@bruced625]

I love floating the river that runs by our city! I float in a 12’ Jon boat. Great video Matt!👍

[@stevesleshfishingliving3082]

thank you for traveling to bring us one of your unique videos

[@tylerrobbins8853]

Ah yes nothing like getting us all pumped for spring action while its February! Lol Looks like an amazing place to fish!

[@willzy5375]

Ooooooo !!! Rippin Lips on the Mighty Mississip !!! 🎣

[@stravellwood]

I rarely watch a fishing video twice. This one is the exception. What a great upload. Looks like everyone had a blast!

[@ADKyakman]

19:52 😂it’s like when your neighbors dog is on your yard- “go on now, get!!” Hilarious stuff

[@hooverlive]

I've been watching for a little over 3 years and really enjoy the videos. They make me want to go fishing right now! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

[@dmanfishing2277]

Can’t wait for Smallie Season!

[@bethekastner9301]

So good of him to share with Hisz friends..

[@Brohteinshake]

Thanks for the fishing content to hold me over until the weather turns

[@JerryN856]

Absolutely awesome adventure. Really quality fish and nice scenery. Thank you for sharing.

[@louisgerrain8944]

Nothing like watching some topwater smallmouth action when there's a foot of snow on the ground and its 23 degrees!

[@-a-strikelures1212]

Mornin from Colorado! Early spring fishing is here!

[@Bobby12many]

We all needed this! Thanks for the upload!!!

[@efeyigit6766]

pure "me and the boys" energy, love it!

[@funnyturtles8954]

I'm so glad the description tells us this is a few years old. I woulda lost it if MN of all places is sunny while poor ol Illinois is 20 degrees now

[@northernbassalliance1442]

Its mid feb lol there is green grass and trees in the vid. I wish we were that lucky in MN.

[@googanbaits4341]

It was😂 we were in the 50’s with no snow for like 2 weeks like beginning of February. but now it’s cold and there is snow😭

[@topwaterwes2339]

Not in northeast Mn by the big lake! Virtually no snow & steady 30 degrees last 2 months. 😂. Warmest winter ever! Hoping we don't get slammed soon 😅

[@GRASSNBASS]

Matt and Josh are absolute hammers on the river!

[@TheBoundlessNexus]

You're the reason I'm buying kayaks for the group!! Some places the boat just can't get to, and sometimes you just don't want the hassle/noise in paradise!

[@sherlockhomesky]

I sure miss the sound of the blackbirds and Orioles during winter. Looking forward to spring and the trees blooming, and of course the small mouth bite that comes when the river valleys begin to thaw.

[@mnchristianangler]

I float this same stretch of river a few times a year with some friends from the MNKFA. You should come join us!

[@adammead8197]

Looks like a great trip. Smashing smallies all day! Cheers

[@thatfishingnoob]

HOHOHOHOO!!!!!!! What's up Matt!!!! Glad to see you back on the water!

[@juhagoman6652]

Nice 👌 Waiting for open water here in Sweden 🎣

[@Knifeboi]

Seeing all the green foliage is making me anxious.

[@johnbakken1853]

A forty minute video from heaven. Thank you.

[@RealGamerHours]

I’ve got fishing fever BAD lol still soooo much snow outside here in Nova Scotia and the days are cold. Fishing vicariously through you Matt, thanks for the adventure

[@trevorwhynot5433]

I know what you mean. I'm in Nova Scotia also. Which area are you from? I'm in Block house.

[@RealGamerHours]

@@trevorwhynot5433 cole harbour area, I’d say once we get into March will be in good shape for opening day

[@trevorwhynot5433]

👍

[@Madisonrvr]

Man, what a fabulous day of sunny, warm, spring bass fishing, beautiful scenery and river, big fish, fun all around. This one for sure will stand out in the memory book for the NDYak man!

[@tylertschetter700]

Gorgeous weather 😍 wow ,and some real thick smallies ,love your videos bud keep em coming ,we still have 4 feet of ice here in northern Canada but I absolutely can't wait for kayaking season

[@tmkayakfishing8236]

Watched on the big screen today. What a great time.

[@FacetsOfTruth]

Great video! It was cool of you to share that Honey Hole with the other guys. You could have just kept quiet about it. But you did the right thing. Nice job!

[@banjohappy]

Not allowed to fish for bass during the spawn where I live, not even catch and release with artificials. Looking forward to opening day. Smallies fight hard and never give up. So much fun.

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

I needed one of these! It’s that time of year in Ohio when Mother Nature starts flirting with you, only to say maybe tomorrow.

[@nicholaswingler4759]

Love seeing you fish with Chrenko and the boys from STP! They are a great group of guys local to me here in Indiana!!!

[@robperez5270]

That is devastatingly fun!!!

[@CraigCampbell-lb9jv]

That spawning flat was awesome❤

[@surfer101ist]

Thanks for all the incredible vids!

[@Tracy-Inches]

thanks for sharing! small mouth a re my favorite to catch! Yah bless

[@RussellKnight]

Nothing beats the plopper when it’s on. Fun as it gets. Good stuff!

[@ebaker60]

I fish the Mississippi, the bass are so ferocious!

[@matthewotis3594]

I really needed this today. Way to turn around a Saturday.

[@billycraighead9814]

I would like to see you do a show using the Mega bass Sleeper craw.I will bet that the small mouth will tear it up.I love your channel.I watch every show.

[@rockyporterjr4215]

I'm glad i'm not the only one who gives him the little poke and chase lol.

[@BassFishing10]

Great video matt. I myself live on the Mississippi River and lov catching smallmouth on it

[@EnviousGenome]

this makes me envious ive been wanting to do a misses trip for so long good looks bud

[@brianathern9154]

Great collaboration video with the out of state boys on the mighty Mississippi. You guys hit the window for big spring smallies. Looked like all kinds of fun. Blessings Matt

[@68weebee]

Creek Fishing Adventures would love this.

[@edwinro77]

Nice! Enjoyed ur Umpqua series, can't wait to get out there

[@tjlastname5192]

Man it looks beautiful out there. The Mississippi is all muddy water by the time it gets down here to Mississippi.

[@perryj8850]

That was an awesome day!! 16 degrees here right now, so it'll be a while before I wet a line!!

[@dalebechtel8904]

Can’t wait to get out and do some fishing. Until then I’ll watch you fish for me 😂

[@randallburgess46]

Another great video! Some of the fish 🎣 you were getting were really fighting! Thanks for taking me along with you and your friends.

[@donmclemore1396]

Dang, you boys caught the fire out of those smallies.😮

[@tonynienas8769]

Besides always providing great content, the part that is enjoyable is that he "plays" the fish in vs speed reeling it on the top of the water. Unless you are fishing a tournament, I don't get the need to ski a fish in as fast as you can. Fighting the fish is all part of the enjoyment of being on the water.

[@octobersky64]

Love your fishing show keep up the great work😊

[@Elroy5150]

Another Fantastic Video!

[@kycreekguy211]

Cool to see Achigan guys in a video!

[@christophershelton1735]

I miss warmer weather so much. Winter fishing sucks. lol. Not too much farther to go.

[@TB-lv2rh]

I had no clue the Mississippi River looked that good where you & your buddies are fishing it! Absolutely incredible looking water & thx for the incredible video!!!

[@JenniferLandis-oz1kt]

love your channel man keep doin what your doin love watching ya!!!

[@scotthurley4967]

Love days like these. Enjoyed watching!!

[@harrygrimley4352]

This was awesome. I believe it was dan gappen who said it, pound for pound the hardest fighting fish is the upper Mississippi smallee. 😅

[@escapewithjay]

I paddled the Mississippi in 2019, cool to see you out there!

[@jeffchilders236]

When I was growing up in Ohio we would do the same thing in Big Darby I love that place

[@jamesher7835]

Probably the best small mouth fishing channel on youtube

[@ndyakangler]

Thanks! Chasing smallies is by far my favorite way to spend a day!

[@jamesher7835]

@ndyakangler keep it coming I enjoy your topwater smallies and that craw. fire lures for those smallies

[@brandond6724]

Love the excitement these guys have launching!!

[@TrendyGoat]

Started with a bangerrr !!!

[@johnbennett7244]

Good video. Keep 'em coming.

[@chubbrock659]

26:05 that’s called a dorkfish, their favorite bait is corn dogs 😂

[@freddiehoward-nq2nt]

Great video, loved it 🎣

[@jigginjaws2155]

I’d totally be fly fishing for them smallies and have a backup baitcasting setup for when I’ve had enough of the fly rod

[@michaelsimko7694]

The Upper Mississippi seems to be the smallmouth capitol! I love wading rivers and streams no deeper than 2 feet during the spring here in CT. Pleasant comfy weather with the water not running too strong and being clear enough to spot fish, esp stocked trout.

[@michaelknapp3702]

Hell! ❤ That’s Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn’s river! I love it! ❤

[@bradmallery435]

Good group of guys to spend the day fishing with. 👍😎👍

[@stuartlittle101]

Love the kayak fishing content. Come back for a evening float during a mayfly hatch or late August the topwater bite can get crazy

[@brianquilty687]

This was loads of fun to watch !

[@adamkoepke1366]

You’ve really inspired me to dive way more into fishing over the last couple years. Purchases my first kayak a few weeks back and I’m ready to graduate from bank fishing. Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@ericglass1270]

Wow, what a fun day! Seems like a dream getaway for a few days to me

[@carlmartin4577]

Awesome day

[@theadd_gamer1182]

This winter has given me the itch bad! I cant wait to get back on the water!