Back On The River Chasing Smallies!

It's opening weekend of fishing season in Minnesota! Time to head back to the river and chase some smallmouth bass!
NDYakAngler merch: bit.ly/37vudQV
Gear used on this trip:
Lure: Nikko Craw amzn.to/3lOfp77
Jig: Z-Man Power Finesse 1/5 bassproshops.vzck.net/P0dNEQ
Lure: Whopper Plopper 75/3" bassproshops.vzck.net/VyD39E
Spinning rod: St Croix LT Bass 5'10" M XF amzn.to/3uPkFta
Spinning reel: Abu Garcia Revo MGX 20 amzn.to/3pltGsy
Casting rod: St Croix BassX 6'6" M F amzn.to/3Mz6dyY
Casting reel: Daiwa Zillion SV TW G amzn.to/3MCFl0X
Line: Trilene Sensation 12lb amzn.to/384rIJ0
Net: Frabill amzn.to/3lBRKX3 (new version)
Pliers: Umpqua Rivergrip amzn.to/3lvXgL1
Anchor: Power Pole micro bassproshops.vzck.net/gbXkB9

[@TylersReelFishing]

This is the content we all live for

[@mrs.vasquezz]

So relaxing

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Agreed

[@golfguy8403]

TRF, we’d love for you two to collaborate and teach us how to break down a section of river for bass, both from a kayak and from the bank

[@kdfbaits409]

Dude did you see the pike video with the duck lure? Not the rubber duckie one but the other one

[@AlwaysApproved]

the homie! God bless Tyler hope youre well

[@CatchReleaseRepeat]

Okay Matt, you realize I now expect to wake up to a new smallie vid EVERY Saturday morning, right?

[@ndyakangler]

Hopefully now that the water is warming up I’ll be able to get at least one video filmed a week!

[@nolimitj2161]

Aye let’s gooooo

[@richardsousa2625]

25 minutes of river smallie with the main man himself! Let’s gooooo

[@christophermorath6866]

As a lifelong 61 year old saltwater angler, watching your videos have both inspired and educated me . I had a very successful farm pond outing recently. I had 10 fish on the evening bite, 5 the following morning..... all on the "Whopper Plopper". Thank you for the outstanding content. Tight lines! Almost forgot, the fish were Largemouth Bass.

[@gregoryhand888]

I can't over-emphasize how awesome it is that you post videos that aren't wall-to-wall catches. As someone who didn't fish as a kid, I learn so much from hearing you think out loud about where and how to target, and why fish bite/don't bite

[@batboibob4910]

I grew up fishing in the Twin Cities, but Ive been living in Japan for 5 years. This is always the hardest time of year for me, as Spring back home is so special, but your videos help me remember those special times. Can’t wait to visit home, and get bit while I’m there 😌

[@devinhoyt8038]

Twin cities Washington state? home sweet home man the large mouth are calling your name brotha come say hello 🍺👍🤙🤘

[@tylersmith5706]

@@devinhoyt8038 feel like he’s talking about the twin city’s in Minnesota over by me either way tho great that the video can capture that spring feeling for you

[@devinhoyt8038]

@@tylersmith5706 I just need the competition out here on the water man I didn't know there were another twin cities though 🍺🤘🤙 cheers from the west coast brotha 🤪 make merica great go fishin

[@zachmcdaniel3811]

@@devinhoyt8038 yeah Minneapolis an st.paul are called the twin city's we got good fishing been a late spring but the fish are starting to heat back up

[@brettpanzer]

@@devinhoyt8038 you must mean tri-cities as there isn’t a “twin cities” in washington.

[@kathryncoker8642]

My husband and I had to laugh when you caught the stick! Happens to us all the time when we yak fish. Comforting to know we aren’t the only ones. Not surprised you “forgot what a fish feels like”. We’ve missed your posts,man!

[@joshacook4012]

yes! I was just thinking about how long it's been since a "beautiful smallmouth" vid

[@bassfishingcanada]

Smallmouth are my favorite fighting football ! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@FireoftheGreeks]

Guy could read the phone book and it would would be awesome to listen to, best fishing channel on KZbin!

[@DC-yl1tx]

You have inspired me to buy a fishing kayak.. your whopper flopper video when u had the follow up and kept working the lure to get that pike to bite dude.. dude... dream scenario material.. I'm from Wisconsin I've been fishing all my life and I've experienced that b4 but got too flustered to keep motion in the lure.. all I can say is you have it figured out and I envy you.. thank you for letting me live vicariously through you and if you ever come to Wisconsin for those musky I can give u a dozen lakes where ur almost guaranteed one.. keep up the awesome work I appreciate you..

[@christopherboehme2291]

I can't wait for your pike and muskie videos! I have a feeling this might be a record breaking year for you! Plus I really like the action you get for those big ones!

[@KyngFishN]

Ayyyyye!!! Glad to see you slaying smallies again! 💪🏾👊🏾 God bless you all everyone! Jesus loves you! Repent and Believe in Him! 👊🏾💙

[@jamiewalters7750]

I'm watching from the UK,and enjoy your sessions immensely,had to laugh 😂 when you said what's the score, two smallies and a turtle 🐢. Your content is always entertainment and appreciated 👍👍 tight lines 😉

[@janpack1569]

You are like the Bob Ross of fishing. I get so relaxed watching your videos and listening to you. I haven't fished in years and forgot how enjoyable it was. You've made me want to get back into it.

[@DirtyyMike]

Nothing like watching the yak angler to complete my morning

[@MrDonohuea]

I'm jealous that your rivers can come up and not turn to chocolate milk. I had yesterday scheduled off to fish my favorite river. Starting raining on the drive there and stopped before we got there. I showed up just in time to watch it go from crystal clear to puke.

[@zachthebigz8681]

Glad you got on some fish on a tough day. I live in Grand Rapids MN and usually take my kayak out but it was getting fixed during the opener. Fished from 6 am to 4 pm without a bite on a few river spots up here and was just about to call it a day until I found this bridge on a far end of a lake. Gave a few casts with the bitsy bug jig and immediately got on some nice largemouth. I ended up catching 12 fish all 2lb+. Day started out rough but it definitely pays to never give up on a slow day.

[@ndyakangler]

That’s awesome! I heard a lot of guys fishing largemouth did really well. I considered doing that instead but with the wind I decided to stay off the lakes.

[@colinmahon19]

I shore fished on the opener because I couldn't get out on my kayak because of limited time, and I sight fished a bedding bass for about 20 mins before it ate my yum dinger. Patience does pay off

[@paulschatz479]

I love the Bob Ross vibes you bring to fishing! keep up the great work man!

[@GearGuardianGaming]

i like how you yoinked the turtle and its just chillin in its shell. gave me a good chuckle

[@slmjake]

Awesome as always. Smallies are so beautiful

[@randallburgess46]

Lots of fun! Turtle 🐢 was cute! When it’s spawning time for fish, 🐟 you can put out a banquet and they generally won’t take it. Did catch a few, so it was still a good day.

[@JumbleTronChannel]

Watching your stuff is the cure for stress. Great stuff!

[@lanceguilla4016]

Kid and I got pretty excited, thought we saw you next to I94 on 5/16. By the time we saw you were we were past. Got my kayak out for the first time this morning, little pond, no luck but had some fun. Keep making this content, it's great.

[@The1ong]

My day was made better by your upload! Thank you.

[@tomlaurell6754]

Holy cow my guy we have been missing your videos … hopefully everything is good,and you’ll be back to posting. Just love your content

[@Abolish101]

Nothing better than the first fish

[@andrewsanger8745]

Always Love Watching You Fish Aspecially For Smallies

[@curvinh6289]

This guy is the best channel on KZbin! You deserve way more subs

[@d-routdoors9055]

Hi. D&R Outdoors here! Nice bass! My Co-Host and I caught 9 bass the other day on a tube and a grub. Fish on! Tight lines my friend.🙂 Keep up the good work on your fishing videos.

[@Xantheman_]

Hey man, I've been here for quite a while and I just wanted to say how great your progress is. I hope it continues to get better and better.

[@ashtinbrewer2509]

I can’t wait for the rest of this years videos Matt!!

[@texas357]

So ready for some topwater action. The Heddon Zara Spook is on of my favorites.

[@patrickhartman6818]

Glad to see you out. It was a good day

[@vb9300]

glad to see youre back after smallies. Hoping for another great season with ya.

[@johnrock7308]

Right on ! Glad your back for another season, Cheers !

[@SavageVoyageur]

Great to see you out on the rivers again. I’ve learned so much from you. thanks Matt.

[@greysol_jiggin]

Thank you! Went out yesterday and caught them, feel beat today, totally need this video!

[@rolandgdean]

WAIT! You left your camera behind! lol...I LOVE your content man. Makes my day.

[@harrygrimley4352]

Very nice. You have a great fishery by you. Thanks for sharing this with us. Got to go get my license now.

[@jasonlcain]

Great to see you in a new video! Spring is here and Summer is coming! Can’t wait for more videos.

[@oakdogfu]

Glad you are back on the water, Angler!

[@strangersound]

You're like the perfect mix of Bill Dance and Bob Ross. :)

[@neonwhitea.1548]

Did not know there was such thing as a fishing season

[@BlazinDutches]

He lives up north dummy

[@neonwhitea.1548]

@@BlazinDutches ok? I didn’t know there was a fishing season anywhere here in Kansas we fish when we want

[@northernbassalliance1442]

Greatvid! Ive fished all over the world and this river is top 10 favorite. I love going here! It never ceases to amaze.

[@Oldbasshole]

2 smallies a largie a pike a turtle and a tree pounder . Pretty good start to the season

[@blakeclore9495]

Love to see it I'm putting on sunscreen to go out and hit the river as we speak so I'll take some tips from this video thanks very much

[@johnbakken1853]

Maybe bring a can of corn for those carp next time.

[@eliotkeller5113]

Just getting back at it here in Wisconsin too. Have a great season man!

[@CatchReleaseRepeat]

Ditto

[@george8214]

You probably didn’t even notice that sky. Gorgeous!! Great video, as usual!

[@MrJaxnbeFishing]

You are the reason I throw the 90 Whopper Plopper. I got a PB using the Perch this wknd… over 5lbs💪🏾

[@robbertstatema5016]

You know summer is on its way when the kayak hits the river!! So happy to see you back on the water.

[@FishingWithLardAlmighty]

Great to see you back to chasing bronze! I'm looking forward to whatever finds your net this season.

[@starkeyshelbyj]

So glad you’re back Matt🙏🏼❣️

[@adammead8197]

Great vid bud. Nice smallie! I'm going for em tomorrow morning. Cheers from Great East Lake ME.

[@cnsbettas1434]

This guy smallies videos never miss after years of me watching.

[@mjk934]

Nice vid , realistic, we've all had those grindy days, but its so great to be out on open water 🙏🙂

[@MrSims-ky2ne]

I wanna fish with you just once! Man you always find em and have the most fun doing it! Great video!

[@barryseal4853]

Another great video! Thanks Matt.

[@Shudaba]

Glad to have the smallie attack back! Thanks for taking us with ya!

[@johnbakken1853]

Love any post you’ve got. Even catching sticks.

[@SonOfaFish518]

Was just watching another channel and I saw your notification and instantly switched . The other channel sucked and Glad to see you back on the smallies !!

[@racksnquacks8331]

Just found your channel recently and subscribed. Enjoying the videos. Good luck out there.

[@doncoe5070]

I m in NC and was pleased to find on May 12 the bass were hitting the Choppo! and again on the 14th

[@bite_goons_adventure]

awesome day matt !! great job keep up the good work!

[@user-ss7ng4xt4w]

いいな🤤スモール沢山釣れて🎣　　日本も、大夫…河川に増えて来ましたが🐟　やはり、本番にはかないません😞

[@hanzelman1963]

Nice video and some nice catch, common Saturday the closed season for predatory fish over, 2 months is long! Till the next video sir 👍🥇

[@raymiller633]

Awesome video!!! Been a good spring for me. Caught my personal best 4lbs 6 oz smallie!!

[@BravoBassin]

great video as always I have not had a chance this year to get out and fish for any smallies as we have had so much rain the rivers have been blown out for the whole spring so far.

[@bankerliu1366]

this is probably one of your slowest bass videos. And yet for me, i'd call this an AMAZING day LOL

[@natebrouard8040]

The video I've been patiently waiting for! Thanks again Matt!

[@AlwaysApproved]

welcome back and goodluck this season chief

[@hollymakesmesmile]

Right on time for a Saturday morning video

[@brookinsfishing]

Great to see you back on your sweet spot!!!

[@markg1490]

Thank you for sharing again. Really enjoy your videos. Have you ever fished for the carp? They are also fun to catch.

[@joshuadavis8230]

That looked like a grand day on the water. Should have made the turtle your mascot for the day.

[@djsthemetereman]

My Dad use to hunt & fish out in Minnesota years ago & man was it good

[@dee6338]

Glad to see you on the water I finished strong in a canal caught 7 on the loon 75 deeper I went bigger they got all larchmouth

[@ultimatelugia2915]

That second smallie was awesome!

[@robertabernathy9676]

I caught a spotted bass on Lake Gaston , NC. Off my pier on your wacky worm. Fun.

[@PurpleBassThumb]

Yesss I’ve been waiting for the smallie content!!

[@fishnrc294]

Nice fish. I don’t live in an area that has many opportunities to fish for small mouth but it’s on my top 5 dream fish to catch.

[@nickthepiker]

I nailed the smallies yesterday as well great stuff!!

[@WilkesBarreWrestling]

Just absolutley amazing content. Informative and entertaining. I have buddies who don't even fish that what you pretty often, hopefully theyll get into doing it to

[@jlrosine]

I've been watching you for a long time and I always thought that your casting accuracy was due to using baitcasters and practice. Now I know that you throw a spinning rod just as accurate as your casters. Fun watching your vids and I appreciate your technique/gear descriptions.

[@allanulen3809]

Nice video, we have C&R all year long, but our bass season opens on the 28th. I'm in Mich.

[@thereeljoshua4820]

Good video, nice to get back out a fish again

[@Gerberd4936]

Very nice. Tis the season!

[@mw9543]

Great content hope to see alot more videos from ya ! Greetings from the netherlands !

[@865Dev]

Newer to the channel besides my Creek Fishing Adventures channel this is the best fishing channel on KZbin! Awesome video!

[@raidersx81]

Let's go! Caught a few bass the other day fish on

[@Mass_bigbaits]

Been waiting for uploads all winter!

[@truebalsamhogs]

Great as usual. Thanks for the video.

[@steadychill5775]

All your videos are so chill

[@wbrady8208]

love the smallie content

[@johnmoskwa3728]

So happy your back

[@TheJaymon1962]

Love your yak. Great setup

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Good stuff, glad to see your back at it. This time of year you win some a lose some. But for the first Smallmouth ya stripper the year it definitely was not a failure

[@DoubleBogeyBass]

Top water river smallie videos are right around the corner now!

[@awasacase1110]

caught my first smallie in culture lake bc canada last week love your vids