A RARE Winter Creek Kayaking Trip

[@cuban9splat]

At 6:40... LOL ... I guess if ya gotta go, ya gotta go LOL

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yeah i need to review my footage better haha

[@larrythoman9661]

Glad to see you've discovered the joys of kayaking down our beautiful rivers of TN. I've been canoeing down some of the same rivers you've shown in your videos. I love to fish, but usually I'm in a group of other paddlers, we have to keep the group together for safety, so have little time to actually fish. But your comment about, "I've been fishing for about an hour, have only caught 1 fish, and I'm having a blast" caught my attention. That's the way I feel every time I paddle down a stretch of river, especially if it's a new stretch of river or the river is higher or lower than I usually paddle it. These rivers can vary a lot depending upon how much water is flowing through them. Always something new to discover.

[@ericharrison8950]

Just hard to catch bass in the winter time - it's just the way it is. I agree, even in ponds, you can't see the bass. Aliens might take them for the winter and deliver them back in the spring? I fished twice two weekends ago, 3 hours one day, 2 hours two days later. Didn't see a fish or a minnow and didn't get one bit. Hard to catch bass/perch in the winter?!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

definitely the aliens catching them then bring them back

[@orendz7740]

Agreed. They’re definitely hard to catch in the winter. The only thing I’ve seen in the country pond I’ve been fishing in lately are turtles oddly enough. Even when it’s 37 degrees out there. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Thought that beaver was gonna jump in the kayak for a Mt. Dew with ya buddy!!! Hahaha Hahaha

[@mikeboyce584]

To catch a kayak, great name for an adventure on creek fishing adventures. Love it!

[@mikeboyce584]

Masterful kayaking!

[@mikeboyce584]

How about another title? Take a beaver for a ride day!

[@williamgammill1926]

John, I really like the way you have your rear camera positioned. It makes it easy to see where you are throwing to. I appreciate that because often it seems {at least to me} that I can only tell the general direction most youtubers are casting. Great video

[@stevehogan8829]

Nice spot. Burrrrrr. Winds in winter. whew, love watching you fish these streams. Alex is a good guy. I couldn't drag the yaks up those steep slopes but Hey, it's easy watching you do it. Thanks alot Sir. Also like the inspirationals. Yep that Kayak snapped to for you.

[@randyblevins9489]

Adventures ! That's the name of the game ! I think we all enjoyed watching "Mister Toads Wild Ride" . LOL ! Some fish is better than no fish. Maybe next time. Experience was the main menu item of the day. Always love the WORD ! So glad you keep that feature for every vid. Alex was the perfect companion to have on your all's trip. Always be safe. Randy B.

[@kylejefferson7614]

Just got back in town from a funeral and it was a nice change to have a couple vids to watch to change my mood. Thanks John

[@heavenbound358]

That's how I fished for forty years. Two trucks, long floats. I was fortunate to always have partners.

[@PatrickMarbury]

Fishing is tough right now for sure. That is a really cool looking river to fish. Those deep holes look like they hold fish in the warmer months for sure!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

you would love this stream in the summr

[@dougalexander7204]

I’m a little old man and it’s been a while since I’ve had my kayak out, but I found I like a single blade paddle. I do more steering than paddling. It’s just seems easier and dryer in the winter. Sorry the 3 pounder didn’t stay hooked up, but beautiful water.

[@anthonyhipps8500]

You never really set the hook in that last fish John. Excellent video. Love your work.

[@AaronHuntFishing]

I’ve really been enjoying the trips with Alex. You guys have a lot of fun together and it’s just one more way you make winter a little more fun. And I agree - where do those fish go in the winter? So hard to find!

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

That river has a lot of very nice catfish also. Thank you for sharing. God bless you and your whole family...🙏❤🙏❤🙏🙂😀😊

[@dc3itlearn471]

Love that you are getting out during the winter. It’s the real deal! Appreciate it!

[@yepyepuhhuh]

Thanks for taking us along. Looks like an enjoyable trip.

[@leemowers9395]

Fun day on the water, lets see you do that in your recliner.... Thanks for sharing John.

[@ri-jm5tn]

Nothing better than a float trip with a buddy👍

[@johnnygalaxy9022]

I love your sense of adventure and dedication to fishing! :)

[@kennythurston8383]

At least you caught some fish. Thanks for taking us along. Take care.

[@baulplart4716]

In the winter your best bet for finding the fish you normally would expect to find there like the sunnies and coosa bass you should go to the deepest and stillest part of that river or even wherever it flows into because they’re gonna be looking for the warmest water and depth equals warmth the current part of it is that the fish are gonna try to use as little energy as possible and being in current uses some of that energy but if it’s deep and the fish have no choice or bad selection they can be in deep holes with current too

[@samuelwarden6285]

I usually go kayaking by myself so I usually just go upstream a couple of miles and float back down to my truck. I pick the holes apart so I can make that last 6 hours easy lol. That was a great looking creek/river and your right about not being able to catch them from the couch. 👊👍

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yeah sometimes that is a way better way to do it so you can focus on each hole better

[@waterratlyle2590]

The adventure is what it's all about the fish are a bonus.

[@GreatPlainsKayakAngler]

That looked like a blast to float fish, but I’m not sure of your description of a “ramp” 😂. Great job guys!!

[@jackiemason2145]

Great Video John. Next year I plan on doing some winter creek fishing 🎣

[@arrestor47]

Looks like you had to work for a living. Enjoyed the athletic rapid maneuvering,

[@egomaniac247]

Great video! Be careful on the winter kayaking, a fellow tipped over and drowned here in NC the day before Christmas kayaking in 50 degree water! (I know you were in shallow water)

[@CRCFISHIN]

you should get a Shimano vanford 3000 to put on that Zodias rod, perfect combo

[@The_Next_Cast]

Great fishing experience! Thanks for sharing.

[@stevieg1108]

That’s great, I’ve got an Old Town 120pdl Sportsman but am thinking of getting a Shoalie for the rivers around here

[@brodiedavisalmostprimitive1262]

Enjoyed! Have to watch your channel to remember what a fish looks like. 😄

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

haha

[@lesterreaper9696]

Great video John, no. fish when you stay home!

[@johnnyweaver1300]

The name of your channel is creek fishing adventures well it was a adventure with a little fish catching, always good to see you out there for us, here's an idea maybe have a drawing for who can go fishing with you on your bass raider!🎣💯

[@AaronHuntFishing]

What, no scripture at the end? :p. It’s the main reason you were the first fishing person I followed on KZbin. But I won’t blame you for where it has led! 😂

[@Denden505]

He put it in before the end of the video.

[@AaronHuntFishing]

@@Denden505 Aha! That's what I get for multi-tasking!

[@OntheRealFishing]

You are brave getting out in that cold water. Tried to wade a creek a few weeks back with out waders and I instantly regretted it. They were not ready. LOL!

[@jeffnelson9420]

Great adventure, watch out for those beavers. They do get rabbies. I saw a video where a guy got bit in the buttocks by a rabbid beaver. He had a pre-rabbies shot and didn't have to get multiple shots after he had been bitten. It kept charging and lunging at him on dry land. He called DNR or somebody and they told him to dispatch the beaver and take it in for examination...it had rabbies. So stay safe and have a Blessed Day!

[@bbcustomoutdoors]

Snuck the Verse in there early…. I like it!

[@scottfrey2710]

Great stuff, John! But I liked it better in October 2 years ago running that stretch! :-) Right above where you lost the last one is where I hooked and lost a big one, too...Must be something abut that bend there!! :-)

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yeah that will be a trip i always think about

[@tomritter493]

Ah man you got out had some fun great day

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Love the intro music 🎶

[@WaynJul]

That looked like a lot of fun.

[@SirBoden]

Looks like a good day out

[@bluesdad54]

That was a ramp? Lol, a bit steep. Beautiful day

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

sorry not a ramp, just the bridge where you have to stop

[@danielcolwell1829]

Another great video John.....that's Frontier in Kingston Tn.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yes it is

[@charlesbrowder8416]

Conasuga is tough winter fishing you done good

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

It sure is, one of these days im going to get on a good winter bite there

[@charlesbrowder8416]

@@CreekFishingAdventures if you get one its usually a biggun like your buddy lost

[@hbstead]

I was really impressed with how that kayak handled. WOW. Those aren't easy to go through and stay out of a tree lol. That place is chalk full of carp too. Where the heck do they go? You might want to consider Olympic kayaking in that thing LOL.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yes it handles really nice in that water, i was thinking about all the carp and buffalo, i wonder where they are

[@larrythoman9661]

For those commenters concerned about the dangers of cold water, yes, that is a real danger. But you can get a dry suit and paddle all through winter. For fishing, the toughest thing would probably be keeping your hands warm. Might could solve that by wearing fingerless neoprene gloves. I've paddled down to about 20°, where some of the slower pools were completely iced over. With a dry suit and one or two layers of polypro underwear, I was comfortable. Before dry suits, I would wear wool clothing and take an extra set of clothing in a dry bag/box in case I dumped. Winter/early spring is the best time to go paddling because the water levels are usually up and there's fewer people out on the water. Be cautious, not afraid!

[@perfectleveladventurefishi619]

o man take me out on this creek. Reminds me of trammel Creek

[@steveknipp1220]

Is it me or am I the only one who thought Alex was taking a leak in the background??? Lol!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

oops

[@Arrigo_Outdoor_Adventures]

Great video!

[@johnwhite993]

Looked like the shoalie real stable. I need one bad

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

im probably not standing up and fishing out of it much but it was great in these skinny waters

[@richardbauman4731]

This man should be at 500,000 subs at least !!!

[@CGLFishing]

Looked super fun!

[@aquiles2375]

Do ya'll have white bass runs out there , its just starting out here in Texas.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yes in certain waters, they should start showing up soon i hope

[@benrolison]

Don’t think there is ever a bad day of fishing, especially when you can float down a river.

[@tefarurumonico7173]

Absolutely love this kayak, but in the future one probably shouldn't get it from here, after waiting almost a month mine came with scratches all over it and deep gouges in the bottom half, definitely not happy about that.

[@raymondjohnson6496]

That’s why I like hobie kayaks because they have wheels

[@codybain4037]

Best river around. Hopefully no one finds out about it

[@PhotosinMotion2U]

What lure were you using? A Yum Dinger? Looked like your buddy was throwing a white spinner bait when the 5lber hit??

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yes i caught mine on a yum dinger, and Alex used the white spinner most of the day

[@keithcook8173]

How do you like the Shoalie? It’s on my short list of kayaks to buy.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

more and more as i use it

[@BrockandBrodytv]

What is your favorite rod and reel combo

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

probably the shimano zodius with the miravel reel

[@karterbone8722]

How do you find such good fishing creeks

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

lots and lots and lots.....of searching, online, on foot, by car

[@dougjohnson8817]

You need to utilize the anchor system

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yes i havent set it up yet, this was more of a test run

[@zachkreider5935]

Is your buddy the bass and grass guy

[@monmixer]

My guess before we get into it is you will catch a few. But not a lot. EDIT, I jumped up a big beaver momma and her babies about 12 foot up a steep bank walking down an obscure side of a local lake that can't be gotten to with out the hike or a boat. I preferred walking down the side in the spring to pulll bass and crappie of the nest. That beaver must have been 100 lbs and scared the crap out of me and then the babies hopped up and followed her like train and hit that lake. What splash. Gotta watch those beavers though. they have been known to grab a hook. Happened to my buddy one day. He cut the line. He was scared to try to remove the hook from his jaw. I think I would have called wild life and asked them to send some one to get the hook out. Poor beaver, can't imagine the pain that critter went through for some time if not forever.

[@jayfishing8764]

Anda terlihat sangat menguasai mancing dengan menggunakan kayak

[@CC_Marauder]

#1👍🏻🛶🎣👀

[@lucianogarza7036]

what kayak was this..

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

crescent shoalie

[@BASSnBEER]

🤷

[@Trikthasmoker998]

I don’t even fish in the winter. Especially lakes

[@brianathern9154]

Well you picked the right fishing zealot for a winter river trip, I'd go with you and Alex . Dang you both lost big 'ins and got photo bombed by a beaver 💣 🦫 🪵. Blessings brother John

[@slowstang88]

Do you sell caps? I'd buy a couple

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

man im trying to get it going but havent been able to yet