BIG FISH On Ultralight Gear In An Urban Creek!

I had a couple hours to fish so I decided to explore a creek in town... Well, I am glad I did! I honestly had no major expectations for this location but it proved to be worth my time. Multiple species all in one little pool (5 total species all on the 1/64oz Mule Jig).
Overall, I am super excited to continue exploring this creek in the future! Ultralight fishing with 2lb test is absolutely the best way to chase them in creeks like this.
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[@jeffd2532]

Your enthusiasm is what got me back into fishing! FYI - getting better at the Ned Rig. Thanks for all of the tips. Caught several on a heavily pressured spot in town last week.

[@FishAnything]

This comment made my day :)

[@rickcarlson5081]

Been ultralight fishing for multi species my entire life. My favorite way to fish. Small jigs, rooster tails, and small topwater Rapala minnows and life bait every now and then. Also do same set up for light tackle fishing but include plastic worms. So have one for ultralight and one for light tackle.

[@FishAnything]

It is so much fun! Glad to hear you also have a blast with it :)

[@401-Fishing]

Looks like the Diawa revros LT 1000... correct me if I'm wrong, I absolutely love the reel I've cautlght hundreds of fish on it! even an 8 pound white catfish!!

[@FishAnything]

Yep - that is the one! Great reel for a budget-friendly price :)

[@herbertgearing1702]

I love creek fishing smallies on ultralight gear. They fight so hard!

[@FishAnything]

They are crazy fish! I totally agree :)

[@GYDRONE]

Just caught this video. Enjoyed the fishing, but have to say nice vocals at 7:03 min. Love it.

[@FishAnything]

Hey hey thanks man I was on a real Hamilton kick at that point in my life XD

[@FitzYakin]

That is so awesome having that creek running through the middle of town and yet it's secluded. I absolutely love water ways like that. And such a diverse variety of warm water species! That smallie was a good size for a creek like that and then to land that catfish. Great job keeping him on Ethan and not letting him get caught up in the wood. That is some serious angling skill right there! I expect to see more from this wonderful little oasis!

[@FishAnything]

I will be back for sure. I would like to focus in on this creek and see if I can target smallies. Something tells me there are very few in there. But I guess the only way to find out is to get out and try!

[@FitzYakin]

Yes sir! Is that a Lake Michigan trib Ethan? I feel the tribs will hold SOME smallies throughout the summer but I think a vast majority head back out to the deeper, colder lake water.

[@mosierboy3631]

I’ll be looking into Mule for sure!

[@99OllllllOWJ]

I use them on every trip, caught my PB crappie on one.

[@FishAnything]

This makes me very happy :) ^

[@terristroh3965]

I love how you sing while fishing...and leave it in the video!

[@FishAnything]

Haha glad you appreciate my singing :)

[@fishingthedream7386]

no way man, that spot turned out to be a blast! i thoroughly enjoyed that whole video, i felt like i was there!!!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video, I always like making them :)

[@Enigma4506]

Your videos brighten my day! Keep up the great content!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you :) I am glad you enjoy them!

[@garyrothweiler5384]

Love it; looks like a super fun little adventure! That catfish sure was a nice bonus fish.

[@FishAnything]

He was a big ol' slimy boy! I had a blast - thanks G!

[@jscott1320]

I enjoyed this video a lot. Still working my way through some of your old stuff. I love smallmouth bass and fishing in little creeks.

[@FishAnything]

Thank you John! I appreciate you checking out the older videos too :)

[@bridgetb9007]

another amazing video! your ultralight gear vids are my absolute fav.

[@FishAnything]

Thanks Bridget! I am glad you like them - I definitely have a ton of fun with the light gear :)

[@jorgen.zamora]

brother, those totally tactical pants are freggin badass.

[@FishAnything]

Lol my swimsuit XD

[@jorgen.zamora]

@@FishAnything 😂😂😂 confortable and fresh ha!

[@54kasey]

Hi! I'm a 65 year old (Minnesota) kayak fisherman who just wanted to say that your enthusiasm is contagious :). Sure, everyone wants to catch that "wall hanger" (me too!) but I, like you, enjoy catching anything...a fish is a fish. I have that Diawa reel and recently paired it with a 5'6" ultra light rod. So, when the big bass...pike...walleye aren't cooperating, I still have something to do. The lakes I fish are paved with pan fish :). So...anyway, I did just put in an order for some jigs in 2 colors, and a sticker for my kayak. Keep it up. Tight lines!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you so much! This really means a lot Kasey! I am glad you are enjoying the videos and can relate to my fishing style. Please don't hesitate to reach out anytime. Hope you smash them on the jigs!

[@edarroyo1680]

Great video! That looks like a good time right there. Nothing like having a honey hole to yourself!

[@FishAnything]

Darn right! That is why small urban creeks can be some of the most fun waters!

[@indianacreekbum_4683]

Hidden gems like that are the best amazing work with the 2lb line man

[@FishAnything]

Thanks Jack-Attack! Hope it is okay I call you that - it simply felt right XD

[@muskietime]

Fun video. Best way to take the load off your wrist when your rod is loaded is to hold the reel softly and allow the rod butt to rest against your forearm. Love small creeks. I have a special one that I fish on some weekends. Load up the Harley & run 150 miles. Throw on waders and a backpack. Hike about a half-mile into a valley through tall grass and brush to a spring feed stream and a backdrop of 80’+ limestone bluffs. Catch 40+ smallmouth Bass up to 4 lbs. mostly on Z-Man 1/15th oz. or1/10th oz. Bullethead Jigs and Z-Man TRD Finesse Worms (2.75”). Hike up out of the valley 90 minutes before sunset. Load up the Harley and ride home. Air out the waders in the garage and do it all again the next day! Only saw one person ever and it ended up being a fly fishing expert who knows crazy me. Exhausting but so much fun. Last two trips I used a new BFS (Bait Finesse System which uses a Baitcasting reel that can cast a light lure) and still exceeded to 40+ catch rate. Glad to know you own Mule Jigs. Be well.

[@FishAnything]

Dude that spot sounds pretty darn magical! I wish I had half the adventure you have when you do that :) Also - BFS is so fun! Seems like we have very similar fishing styles - you just know how to catch them better XD

[@muskietime]

Online Outdoorsman On any given day I can get skunked. I fish with my Shi-Tzu from my bassboat and from shore and my dog gives me the greatest pressure. If I haven’t caught a fish in a while, Teddy (aka “Thunder”when he is on the Harley) will make a very quiet whine (like “come on Loser”)! Of course, he gets one small fish per outing which he will eat from head to the gills. While he does ride on the back of my Harley, he wouldn’t last stream fishing....Hell, the hike to the streams would kill him and the hike up and out are worse. P.S. I am really enjoying my Shimano Alberbaran BFS reel but cannot find the upgraded Avail 16ALD15R Spool in stock anywhere! Be well.

[@SMaamri78]

The 1” gulp minnow along with the panfish trout magnet are my two go-to baits. Both on a 1/64 or 1/80 oz mule jig.

[@FishAnything]

Darn right! Love that little combo :)

[@piyachetty3023]

Great video man the ultra light fishing is definitely awesome anytime you find water an small creeks 🍻👍🙏

[@FishAnything]

100% agree. I am itching to get back out!

[@stevedupree525]

It takes me back to my days as a kid. Wading creeks in Tennessee.

[@FishAnything]

Gotta love it!

[@jimmansi1187]

Ninja fishing in a local creek, love it, awesome vid & multi species catches! Here in Pa there’s a local creek loaded with 3 lb Smallmouth in 2 ft of water & they’re very strong & fiesta, so much fun to catch, nice job!

[@FishAnything]

Dude I would love if I had a creek loaded with jumbo smalljaws! So much fun :)

[@PuppetPalsProduction]

Found myself my new favorite fishing youtuber. Such a positive, fun attitude and damn man your voice is soothing as hell!!!!! keep up the great videos.

[@FishAnything]

THANK YOU for the kind words - you definitely made my day. Also I had no idea my voice was soothing XD Tight lines!

[@FounderOf4]

I'm going back to watch your previous content Ethan... This is a great video to show that you can land a fish outside of your gear's norm.

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Mark! I appreciate you taking the time to enjoy some of my older videos :)

[@madman61756]

I love your channel man thanks. I'm new here and you have some awesome content. It wasn't until 8:30 in this video that I realized you were fishing in your boxers...then I was SOLD. I've been fishing ultralight for 2 years now and its hands down my favorite, especially big smallmouths!

[@FishAnything]

Lol I was wearing shorts but they totally look like boxers XD thanks for the kind words!

[@chrisafreeman1]

Gonna be doing the same at an urban creek near me soon! I’ve caught a few bass and green sunfish from it before but haven’t waded much so I’m excited to see what I can catch.

[@FishAnything]

I hope you catch a lot my good man! Best of luck :)

[@matthewcapra9761]

Great vid as always

[@FishAnything]

Thanks M Cap :)

[@michaelreis8398]

Nice man! whata entertaining spot/vid!

[@FishAnything]

Yeah man it was super fun! Hope you are well :)

[@ParkersOutdoorLifestyle]

Can't wait for hitting creeks like these in Texas!

[@FishAnything]

Dude you are going to have so much fun. I wish I would have visited you in CO though. Freaking 'rona botched 2020 lol

[@gamingaccount9890]

I got almost the same lures you got. That clear looking minnow lure. I got ones smaller, same size, and bigger.. All colors. I can drop that lure in the middle of 10 fish and they bite at it and chase it around but I can't get them to swallow the hook. Those little jig head minnows.. I got glow in the dark ones and everything.. I kept thinking my lures are too big but then I saw you catch a little fish with with yours. I fish a pond in my neighborhood and it's got a bridge that goes across the pond. When I fish on the bridge, I can see whole schools of little to medium fish right below me. And I haven't caught a single one yet. When I drop any lure around them, they're all over it but I just can't hook one.

[@mosierboy3631]

I hate bugs! BASS! You’ve seen a pike and some bass...sun is high...a big 6 point buck? Whoah! Got’em! A dink but a catch is a catch in these conditions! Berkeley Gulp! 😂🤣😂fingers stinking! A solid gill! Stoked! Creek fish are fun and beautiful healthy fish! Awesome underwater release! Awesome video my friend! BABAAM!!

[@FishAnything]

BABAAAAM!

[@randykast87]

Looks like a fun place to fish!

[@FishAnything]

Super epic spot! It is a random creek in the middle of town which I always drive by. The fact that there are actually bass in here has me fired up.

[@hooksethijinx4769]

This is the type of fishing I dream about. Tight lines brother

[@FishAnything]

You and me both :) tight lines dude!

[@hooksethijinx4769]

@@FishAnything I just ordered some cool JDM ultra light rods. I'm so excited to use them.

[@wayne10161967]

we've got the same type of city creek around here. really steep banks but pretty deep. I've caught 3lb largemouth and noone hardly fishes it

[@wayne10161967]

I watched it till the end. Didn't know you was the owner of mule jigs lol. I bought a few the other day

[@FishAnything]

Thank you so much for supporting Mule! And yeah, these little creeks often go overlooked and can be a lot of fun :)

[@Tightt88]

How did I miss this video. That fish was insane.

[@FishAnything]

Haha that was a fun fish!

[@fishingwithvin]

Mad respect for getting that channel cat on 2lb test and that smallie couldn't have hooked him better!... Great video man I I'm coming up a bas Largemouth while watching this because my wife kinda killed it on our fishing trip Monday an I can't let it's sacrificed go to waste.

[@FishAnything]

I am the 2lb test master :) and yeah them smallies are so much fun Vincent!

[@catboyzee]

Awesome video, especially how you managed to work that channel cat on an ultralight with 2lb line. Freekn impressive...

[@FishAnything]

I still can't believe I landed that thing. Thank you Richard :)

[@brianathern9154]

Followed up the nice smally with a killer foul hooked channel cat? What What??? Like the urban creek exploration

[@micahspilker9322]

Awesome video Ethan, I was a little disappointed that you didn’t talk about what you were going to head home to eat.

[@FishAnything]

Lolololol I totally forgot! Now that you ask, I had some delicious freaking pasta and breadsticks. CARBS OR BUST

[@InTheWoodsToday]

This is why I love catching cats. Only thing ive ever had fight harder is Bowfin 🤙🐟🔥

[@FishAnything]

:) hope to get one of those soon too!

[@timstephenson8752]

Overnights, excellent overnight meal.5 or 6,you're set.

[@Zynoxic]

Dude, so freaking close to 10k!

[@FishAnything]

I am overwhelmed with gratitude man! Never really expected to have this wonderful of a community. Thank you :)

[@cuttlefishpie3731]

I have been exploring creeks too, I have had a blast with tenkara. I also have the same travel rod🤙

[@FishAnything]

Tenkara seems like the next natural thing I will get into. lol

[@cuttlefishpie3731]

Online Outdoorsman yep! Inevitable...I enjoyed your latest with the 3 wt glass fly rod. I have been dabbling with a 1 wt six footer and a 2 wt 10 foot fly rod and skagit lines

[@StumpkillerCP]

I keep a full supply of 2" Mr. Twister tails and Finn-S Shads (though I am partial to VMC Neon Moon Eye heads) and for spoons a selection of Kastmaster blue/silver, gold , and tiger glow down to 1/32 oz in the smaller sizes. I also keep a good supply of Phoebe Minnows in silver, copper and blue/silver. And I just ordered a bunch of Mule Jigs to tip my Finn-S Shads and Berkley Gulp 2-1/2" minnows and smaller Honey Worms in my UL spinning river/creek pack.

[@FishAnything]

You are the man! Thank you so much for the support - sounds like you are a serious UL fisherman. I need to try a few of these things you mentioned! Try the 1" Gulp Minnow on that 1/64oz Mule Jig - I think you will like it :)

[@shawneldridge9312]

another great video this is, just bought some nice little mad river trout worms, great for lite tackle fishing for trout, crappies, sunnies, bluegills and rockbass as well. you should give them a try. anyway at least you get to do some fishing. i can't right now, it's been raining off and on---hard rain here. can't wait until the next video, enjoy this video just like all you're other ones

[@FishAnything]

Thanks Shawn! I have been meaning to try trout worms - thanks for the reminder. And I hope you get a chance to fish soon my dude!

[@shawneldridge9312]

@@FishAnything 👍👍 very welcome you are + tight lines

[@veryanraditya1762]

your voice is very soothing

[@FishAnything]

Ummmm thanks 🤣

[@petehorn6705]

smallmouth creek fishing on a hot summer day is so fun. i go in a swim suit and get chest deep sometimes mannn. caught a random 7 pound rainbow last time i was out too it was wild in a pool

[@FishAnything]

Duuuuude if I would stumble upon a trout like that, I would be soooooooo happy!

[@TylerGoesFishing]

Respect for the Hamilton cover

[@FishAnything]

Hamilton has been pouring out my mouth for the past 6 weeks. I am heavily addicted to it lol

[@TylerGoesFishing]

@@FishAnything Its been 5 years of that for me. Saw it in person when the traveling show played in my city.

[@jm2953]

best personality on youtube😎

[@FishAnything]

:) I truly appreciate the kind words!

[@anthonylopez888]

Love your videos man! What part of Michigan!!!

[@FishAnything]

SW Michigan! Thank you Anthony :)

[@faezchannel8065]

Nice bro

[@FishAnything]

Thank you!

[@edluvuhrc1749]

Their are few crazy people that target Chubs with expensive gear, I fish them using a Aldebaran BFS on a MajorCraft Fintail rod.

[@FishAnything]

Haha that’s so badass! Gotta love creek chubs 🤠🕺🏼

[@wesleywillard]

Lol I had no clue you owned or were even affiliated with Mule jigs. My order is in!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you so much Wesley! I appreciate you letting me know. Definitely need to be more up front about that haha

[@ChaoticDetour]

Great fish to end the day with, but you can avoid close ups of your dangling bits in the future. Lol

[@FishAnything]

Oopsies lol sorry for the "action shots" XD

[@ruannaude8197]

A pro fishing man told me when you cast and reel you shouldn't switch hands. I thought it was baloney until i cast with my right hand and reel with the left and dont switch...its so much more comfortable

[@FishAnything]

Definitely helpful for quickly controlling your bait, but it’s just not the way I learned. Plenty of folks do it both ways.

[@hgherb]

Nice video. What size hooks are you using on your lures?

[@FishAnything]

Thank you! 1/80oz has a size 10, 1/64oz has a size 8, 1/32oz has a size 6, and the 1/16 and 3/32oz have a size 4.

[@hgherb]

@@FishAnything sweet! Thank you Keep up the great work. Your videos are awesome.

[@missiondiscover]

I caught 87 creek fish last week...and used one gulp minnow for about 50 of them before it got too ripped up

[@FishAnything]

DUUUUUUDE that is a hell of a day!

[@herbertgearing1702]

BTW the presso 2 piece are much better rods compared to the 4-5 piece ones. I have a 6' 2 piece presso that is just awesome for creek fishing trout and bluegills.

[@FishAnything]

I totally agree - I simply got this because I wanted a travel rod. Now I find myself using it all the time lol

[@derekdavis6508]

I need to go fish the Blue River in Oklahoma, I'm in far North TX so I'm close, I also like Medicine Park Oklahoma, I'd like to move up to that area.

[@FishAnything]

Sounds like a fun adventure. Hope you get a chance :)

[@idunoh1902]

7:23 I know I’m late but I’m pretty sure that’s a pumpkinseed.

[@devinsesco2065]

You should do more trout fishing

[@FishAnything]

I definitely plan to as it starts to cool down more. Many of my trout streams are super overgrown with brush and a pain to get in and out of. Thanks for the feedback though - I will see what I can do!

[@ezejfishing4256]

Do you have a method of setting your drag? I caught my first few bass on the ultra-light and I think my drag was too loose.

[@FishAnything]

Honestly I just do it by feel. I don't necessarily have a good system.

[@haroldbaker5051]

Just started watching your channel, what State are you fishing.

[@FishAnything]

I fish in Michigan! Thank you so much for stopping by :)

[@derekdavis6508]

I think I'd like a 5'6 light or medium light, I think a 6'6 medium would be overkill, for most creeks I go to, I did hook a nice 3lb white bass, but it's kinda fun on small and lighter stuff, makes it a challenge, not to snap your line.

[@FishAnything]

Shorter rods are always nice in the smaller areas with more casting obstructions!

[@derekdavis6508]

@@FishAnything I forgot I have a nice little ice fishing spinning rod and reel.

[@keeganroberts7275]

Those hybrid fish were war mouth

[@robertdimatteo5029]

Ethan, I could almost believe that the first green sunfish you caught was actually a warmouth. Am I mistaken?

[@FishAnything]

I actually think it is a GS / Bluegill hybrid after I saw it again. When they hybrid like that, they get those weird colors. Warmouth usually have more of a purple-ish hue to them in my waters. Definitely look similar though!

[@robertdimatteo5029]

Thanks for the reply! It's not the first time a hybrid tricked me into thinking it was something else. Hybrids are often tough to identify.

[@dylanmcqueen8878]

What rod and reel are you using in this video?

[@FishAnything]

They are both linked in the description! Daiwa Presso 5'6 4pc Travel UL with a Daiwa Revros LT 1000 :D

[@Uncle_Jester]

11:32... like the angle of the dangle ?

[@ldsudduthhanover]

3:47 "Now my fingers smell like absolute butt trash." ROTFL..

[@FishAnything]

Lol glad you liked that one. But really, that Gulp does smell terrible XD

[@ldsudduthhanover]

@@FishAnything Oh, I'm down with that for sure.. GULP is great in the salt for sure, that's where I use it most.

[@waynejackson2182]

Just curious as to what ultra light reel is your favorite?

[@FishAnything]

Anything Daiwa or Shimano size 1000 is good. The higher price, typically the higher quality components. I really like my Daiwa Procyon 1000 as well as my Shimano Nasci 1000

[@waynejackson2182]

Thanks for the feedback and your time to respond to my question 👍

[@jeohvanydelgado7125]

Are you using the 7 foot ? Or 6 foot ?

[@FishAnything]

5'6 4pc Presso Travel UL Rod!

[@White_Tiger93]

is there a reason why ultra light spinning reel 500size were so expensive compared to 1000/ 2000size spinning reel?

[@FishAnything]

Not sure I have seen that to be the case. Usually the reels have the same price across all sizes in my experience.

[@gusbus2]

Hello I just got the Daiwa Presso 7ft UL is a 2500 size reel overkill?

[@FishAnything]

I would probably opt for a 2000 instead however if you already have the reel, you can absolutely make a 2500 work.

[@gusbus2]

@@FishAnything thank you bro!!! Greetings from California.Im new to ultralight fishing but I am excited for the new challenge!! Appreciate your help. Tight lines!!

[@jonpogue427]

Team Fanny Pack!!!!!

[@FishAnything]

4 life :)

[@jonpogue427]

@@FishAnything 4life :)

[@user-no9qb6lj7c]

What length presso is that

[@FishAnything]

5'6 4pc travel rod! Love that thing!

[@reflex5005]

What’s the rod and reel calf pls

[@FishAnything]

Daiwa Presso Travel UL and Revros LT 1000

[@penhmafamily8737]

What size is your reel?

[@FishAnything]

1000 Daiwa Revros LT. The 1000 is perfect for light line multispecies fishing.

[@penhmafamily8737]

Thanks for responding it’s greatly appreciated .

[@Belligerent23]

lmao where do you find these spots

[@FishAnything]

Look for blue on google maps my good man :) I put a lot of miles on the sandals lol sometimes it pays off!

[@myanime101]

peg alert ⚠️

[@yongkim636]

fanny pack gang!

[@FishAnything]

FANNY PACK 4 LIFE

[@natetweedy8024]

Hey ya all Jesus loves you! I hope this amazing news makes your day better, have a great one!

[@artest7]

Yes. I love ur enthusiasm. But ..where’s the “BIG FISH” stated in ur title? 😢

[@FishAnything]

It’s the catfish at the end, which is absolutely a big fish for 2lb test.

[@dwightrice7966]

What line were you using?

[@FishAnything]

I believe I was using 2lb Trilene Sensation in this video. My go-to!

[@LivingLifeOurWay365]

I'd so try that lure aka mule lure if I was able to get a sample like a single lure to try out.

[@elliotthope1]

Been watching your videos for awhile now. Just curious, are you Orthodox Christian? The "Lord have mercy 3X" got me wondering.

[@FishAnything]

Haha, I am Catholic. Sometimes I latch on to random phrases for the day. Not sure why that one came out lol

[@markburnstein5546]

2 lb. Test, really? 👍

[@FishAnything]

I love it!