Can a PIKACHU Lure Catch 'Em All?

Fishing a crazy Pokémon Pikachu lure for big smallmouth bass!
Instagram: @ndyakangler
Gear used on this trip:
Rod: St Croix BassX 6'6" MH F amzn.to/3ew4I5L
Reel: Shimano SLX DC 150 HG amzn.to/3ifTd3l
Line: Power Pro Super Slick 30lb amzn.to/3y1MJvu
Lure: Duo Realis Pikachu

[@TheDJSpecS]

I'm more impressed by your casting skills the accuracy is something to be applauded.

[@pl4life306]

Casting with a bait caster is soooooo much easier then any other reel

[@IgneelS11]

If you think his casting skills are great, you havent even seen him cutting frogs with a paddle.

[@jesserodriguez1987]

Seriously!

[@bryce8174]

KickinTheirBASSTV is really good a casting too

[@ausis6214]

@@pl4life306 Eh, sort of. Distance is easier to get with a spinning reel.

[@anactualroach6903]

Well pikachu is an electric type, they tend to be efficient against water types.

[@BESTBUDSPRODUCTIONS]

I see you are an actual roach

[@cheyenne_the_gamer2718]

IM DYING- 😭

[@Charles-mv7sv]

*Mudkip enters the chat*

[@michaelnava509]

@@Charles-mv7sv Whooper has entered the chat as well

[@rexandpancham8271]

@@Charles-mv7svas a fan of Mudkip, Mudkip is a pure water type. The only ground type move it learns before evolution is mud slap, meaning it would get destroyed by pikachu

[@christian71193]

This guy is giving me "Bob Ross of fishing" vibes and I'm here for it.

[@saluteyourshorts2772]

Ya stole that comment from old videos of his. Please chug that spicy hungover shart.

[@Jerec]

Pretty sure that was my comment.

[@alexanderjamesINC]

It has been said many times. That's why I watch him - aside from the fishing.

[@oginaz]

I don’t see the resemblance

[@DavidFluegge]

People have been saying that since his early days, he's always calm and you don't get any of those typical "WOW, HE CHOKED IT!" (YTer reels in a 1lbs dink). Matt is legit and family friendly.

[@Brankenhoffer]

0:00 Intro 0:30 Close look at lure 0:59 Lure action 1:17 A beautiful cast 1:40 A beautiful cast 2:30 A beautiful cast + First action 2:48 A beautiful cast 3:07 A beautiful cast 3:14 A beautiful cast 3:22 A beautiful cast 3:28 A beautiful cast 3:34 A beautiful cast 3:53 A beautiful cast 4:12 A beautiful cast + Immediate action 4:40 A beautiful cast 5:24 A beautiful cast 6:01 A beautiful cast 6:18 A beautiful cast 6:30 A beautiful cast + Action 7:06 Fish landed 8:05 Intermission update 8:25 A beautiful cast 8:48 A beautiful cast 9:15 A beautiful cast 10:06 A beautiful cast 10:22 A beautiful cast 10:55 A beautiful cast + Action 11:23 A beautiful cast 12:00 A beautiful cast 12:09 A beautiful cast + Words of encouragement 12:25 A beautiful cast + Action 12:58 Fish landed 13:50 A beautiful cast 14:03 A beautiful cast 14:17 A beautiful cast 14:33 A beautiful cast 14:41 Action 14:55 Fish landed 15:45 Analysis 16:12 Conclusion 17:23 Moment of zen Now someone remix the sound clips into a lofi hip hop song.

[@phengkyxiong6588]

🤣🤣🤣 “beautiful cast”

[@michaelmartinek7408]

Not all heros wear capes

[@Sua_sponte_is_weak]

You’re a beautiful human, you know that?

[@crystaltheguardian]

@@Sua_sponte_is_weak don’t spam

[@AlexPerez-qy4eu]

The whistle of the reel can be turned into a lofi song.

[@willmcmillan6395]

You're an absolute sniper with your casting. Pinpoint accuracy while drifting. Very impressive!

[@Steve-sd7wk]

Just waiting for the day when he starts saying "Happy little bass" and grows a modest afro.

[@22steny]

at 4:10 when you pulled ripped pikachu back at you should have added the pikachuuuuuu sound haha.

[@commonsense3910]

Matt has turned into one of my favorite fishermen to watch. He even has respect when releasing fish. Never tosses them back.

[@michaelagus7125]

Bob ross in fishing section

[@92Koondog92]

Best part is when that lure came flying back at you at 4:16 I actually ducked out of the way, lol. This was a great way for me to spend a few minutes of my lunch hour. Thank you for keeping me sane!

[@SavageVoyageur]

And that’s why I bring a Knipex bolt cutter along.

[@combatwombatstl5598]

Yeah lol one of the hazards of using topwater lures

[@combatwombatstl5598]

@@SavageVoyageur What does a bolt cutter have to do with this? Cutting off the hook behind the barb? lol nah you gotta rip it out and rub some catfish slime in it you'll be fine (XD)

[@SavageVoyageur]

@@combatwombatstl5598 I want to be in the boat when you get a big Pike or Muskie hooked on one set of treble hooks and the other in your leg. Or a triple set of hooks flying back at your face. I’ve seen many pictures of people in the emergency room with lures in their face and body. You cut the lure off then when it’s safe, yank the hook out. The bolt cutters are no bigger than a side cutters, but cut through most anything. That’s why I carry a bolt cutter.

[@combatwombatstl5598]

@@SavageVoyageur Eh too bad I don't live anywhere near muskie lakes. Plus I dont set hooks towards myself I always set off to the side in case it comes flying back.

[@LANLANLAN12]

I like how you are including footage of you not just catching fish but also footage of you casting in high percentage areas and not always catching a fish. awesome vid

[@TylersReelFishing]

Of course Matt can make it happen!!

[@keithbourassa8977]

Tyler what’s up man! Love you channel! Of course, others would look at the lure and laugh. Matt says, hey that will catch em!

[@Midmichiganbodycam.]

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[@mightyhuntter9768]

Hey Tyler maybe you should try using this lure 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@fazeballs6959]

@@Midmichiganbodycam. fax

[@massbasswithluke4036]

I dislike you Tyler

[@jasonbenoit800]

I've had other BPM baits kzbin.infoUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 before and they've pretty much always came through for me with the suskie smallies here and even with the walleye and pike, but I realized I didn't have an "in-between" pattern so this junebug one fills that role in no problem. it pairs up magnificently with a junebug Zoom Z-craw Jr that was trimmed a couple millimeters before the hook slots and rigged sideways for that fatter panfish side profile while still being a nice'n'compact presentation, a real power-finesse bait. Hell, it was so pretty I even bothered to fotosketch the pic into a watercolor painting image just to show you it's beauty! Even the blades are really well made, sure, they're not of Hildebrandt-level exquisiteness but look at the bead's reflection on the colorado blade, definitely well-made! The only "problem" spot it had was a bald spot in the skirt but it was nothing that I couldn't easily fix with a but of tuggin'n'shiftin' with the strands for a couple of seconds, besides that it is pretty minty!

[@lordot8665]

The sound of the reel when he casts is really cool.

[@mouseys83]

That's a DC reel from Shimano

[@bassmandan9484]

@@mouseys83 Yep! The cheapest DC I’ve seen is the Shimano SLX and it’ll run you about $190.

[@user-zr3rl7nd6n]

Considering all that adrenaline rush when a fish snaps the bait and manages to spit it, i really admire your calm "gosh, that was a good fish" reaction.

[@seanb8809]

Hands down the best fishing channel on KZbin. No unnecessary commentary. Beautiful locations. And unbelievable casting.

[@DoubleBogeyBass]

Chewbacca, Pikachu, a duck, a rat, a snake, at this point I'm pretty convinced that you could catch one of those river smallies on an empty toilet paper tube! LOL

[@brycealthoff8092]

A KZbin channel called Marling Baits made a lure that was literally just a block of wood with hooks in it. Caught a bunch of fish. Makes you think all that money we spend on tackle is a waste.

[@jeremiahmiller6431]

@@brycealthoff8092 Lures are designed to catch fishermen at the store, not fish in the water.

[@coursing_thru_life]

This seems true sometimes, but then others it seems like having that perfect lure in that perfect color can make the difference

[@MikeHunchak]

@@coursing_thru_life Right? Sometimes all it takes is a little colour or size switch and then sending out the exact same rig to start getting bites. I try to grab all natural colours and never the same weight if I already have a lure that works similarly. Feel like I have a very diverse tacklebox. The fish tell us what they want! Just because they said they wanted to smash anything in the water one hour, doesn’t mean that’ll be the case the next!

[@coursing_thru_life]

@@MikeHunchak totally agree. Went smallmouth fishing with a friend this week and we had similar lures but mine was a green pumpkin soft plastic with a green pumpkin jig and I was slaying them left and right while he wasn't gwtting bites.

[@aarondavis8224]

Lol finally someone made a video on the pikachu lure LOL.

[@Ak.Fishing_]

Yep 😂

[@nickyang4550]

It would be nice for him to use the Kyogre lure

[@giulioneb5865]

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[@undergoddess]

right just for giggles i want a pikachu lure 😂

[@jakepalma4891]

Yes, very lol, very funny, lol funny…

[@jakemike3473]

Love that you just hop right into fishing with no 20 minute vlog leading up to it. Keep doing your thing my boy

[@savvysavvy4527]

He needs to start eating them.

[@volksdude1970]

Congratulations! A wild level 20 Smallie was caught! Would you like to give it a nickname?

[@Tim3B4ndit]

damn near fell out my chair trying to dodge that lure at 4:15

[@roberthoffhines5419]

"Hot and dry conditions" equals a GOOD growth year for smallies according to Tim Holschlag's book. MAximum size increase for mature fish, a better head start for the yearlings and lower winter die off for all. A couple more summers like this and we'll be set for 10 years of peak smallie fishing!

[@MCBCHC27]

Really!?!?

[@Ryan.Spencer]

High waters usually mean murky muddy waters which tend to cover smallmouth eggs in silt causing them to not get the oxygen they need to grow and successfully recruitment is slim. And as you said clearer water means better visibility for fish to eat!

[@paulpurser8864]

A couple more summers like this and there won't be any water in Idaho. :(

[@leorickt.9604]

@@paulpurser8864 same where i live. A few more drought years will make us have much larger problems than "subpar" bass fishing

[@plakjeham118]

Even though I haven't been going fishing for nearly 10 yrs I love watching your videos. Super relaxing atmosphere you got there and some neat looking fish!

[@jamesschnell4919]

Outstanding video Matt. I love how you challenged yourself here! I really enjoyed watching, thanks for sharing!

[@davesch1512]

My kids love this video!!!! Also the one with Chewbacca. The Chewbacca noises are spot on

[@ivanahugankiss8414]

You're like the Bob Ross of fishing. Lol. You have such a mellow, easy going way about you . Glad I somehow ended up watching your channel 👍✌

[@woogieman02]

Getting my son into fishing, and he is loving this lure. Now to get him out more and have more fun. Great to see someone from our area fishing and having great luck.

[@nicholaswinter9501]

I love this guy! So calm and relaxed

[@danzig8985]

This is the best lure I’ve ever seen! Also, these casts are on point! Subscribed!!!

[@judgeroybean6930]

Beautiful tranquil locations and scenery Matt, that's enough for me. If you catch then that's a Bonus.

[@batboibob4910]

That last smallie was gorgeous. Man, I miss Minnesota Summers 😔

[@grantaberr7667]

Your videos are all so fabulous! Thanks so much for this! Cheers!

[@PareKo82]

Your casting skills are on POINT! The skill is just, WOW! The markings on that 3rd smallie… it was a beautiful fish indeed. Thanks for the video. Cheers 🍻

[@co2beamer254]

I love this guy it so relaxing to watch

[@ChaseR09]

Everytime he casts it sounded like Pikachu just saying "chuuu"

[@SlovenianSillyGoose]

Love this channel! I used to fish every single day when I lived in a rural area. Your videos make me want to move out of the city I’ve been in the last 10 years so I can enjoy the thrill again.

[@tylersmith5389]

I love how you make sure there are just casts in your video as well bites and catches of course but it just adds that little bit of realism to the video and makes it 10 times better

[@PlutoProtogen]

right into the action, so nice that he doesnt mess around with his fishing

[@bunk9991]

You are deadly with that lure placement!

[@ericcarr3042]

So relaxing to watch your vids, but also tears my nerves up! Lol!! It’s absolutely beautiful out there.. thank you for sharing!

[@bracket0398]

Glad i found this channel. You are the Bob Ross of river fishing sir. Thanks for nice, relaxing water adventures.

[@ultimatelugia2915]

Pikachu sure is good at reaction strikes. Such a cute little lure!

[@davidbundesen5867]

Your casting accuracy is truly impressive!

[@LipSinkPro]

I really like your content, it's super relaxing to watch. Thank you.

[@notillegal6771]

Yes! I've been eying one of these for a while.... happy you made the video!

[@maks886]

You have to say "pikachu I choose you" every time you cast ;D

[@hazimahmad]

That would be super cool 🔥

[@lisheltonanderson8645]

Hahahahaha

[@ChrisSmith-qo6ui]

You would get sick of saying it really quick lol

[@KylerJ04]

Congrats on 200k!

[@deadpanfish]

That sequence around the dead fall was pretty cool. Nice casting, nice boat movement, and nice work landing the fish. Nice smallie.

[@TaterChip91]

Ok I'm not going to lie, 4:15 made me flinch and drop my phone when that lure came flying in 🤣

[@jaymz5267]

6:37 it’s super effective!

[@mylittlebigadventures6664]

Just found this channel! It’s like “Fishing with Bob Ross”! I’m digging it. If he could say that catching one of these fish was “A happy little accident” that would be spectacular! 🤣

[@DRazz86]

Matt has to consider changing the channel name 🐟

[@gloryboundoutdoors974]

That first one was a beast but the last one had the most beautiful markings on it! Dreaming of the day I get to catch some quality smallies like that. Another great video! Keep 'em coming!!

[@Thebakedbaker413]

Such a neat lure, a beautiful video as always!

[@FishingBiodiversity]

Wow! I also had a chance to fish with Pikachu and I did a video…Cheers from Italy 🇮🇹

[@filippociampalini7246]

Grande Andrea!! Ti seguo dalla Repubblica Ceca. Sei un mito! Filippo

[@FishingBiodiversity]

@@filippociampalini7246 💙

[@soldo5809]

Grande Andre!

[@blink-mr6ni]

if you wanna advertise on some other dudes channel at least do it right, not one person would want to watch another video on some random lure could have mentioned you used other pokemon lures to peak interest

[@ezismack9903]

@@blink-mr6ni I get where ur coming from and I am not tryna fight you but i don’t really think that he was trying to self promote

[@Dark30Outdoors]

Maybe an upgrade on the hooks? You don't usually have fish come unpinned like that! 👍👍

[@adamwertz9520]

Came here just for this comment. It’s pretty rare to see lost fish at the end of his line…

[@joesladovich9257]

Matt, you truly are the Bob Ross of fishing :) Happy little bass…. Keep it up bud. Love the calm tone and the sounds of the paddle going through the water. Ha… fishing ASMR. Take care from Michigan.

[@paulmckeighan1679]

I love all the different patterns on smallies they are all so cool

[@Ak.Fishing_]

The Fish started moving your Kayak from how big he was 😂

[@joshfung2131]

You have such a soothing voice

[@chrisreumont]

Probably the craziest lure I’ve seen you use. Well besides the lego Chewbacca. Lol some how I believe the pike are going to love it. Great video Matt.

[@DannydAnthony4]

I was amazed at both accuracy and the beauty of a first fish. Some puckering casts

[@jmsBungz]

Ppl give bass fishing advice but in reality they eat everything from cigarette butt's to 10 doller notes😂😂😂😂

[@peterburlin8198]

Never seen a live bass myself, being European, but seems to me those smallies fight way harder than the large mouths. Nice session!

[@batmanforawhile]

Haven’t watched for a few weeks. So happy I’ve got a nice backlog for my quarantine! Almost as good as being on my local lake.

[@anthonylivolsi9915]

Your definitely the best fisherman on utube to watch...keep up the great work

[@bloodshedicicleandrazor6129]

Okay liked and subbed just for how smooth that title was

[@BloodLegaZ]

I'm both a huge pokemon fan and love fishing but dang dude I would never spend that much money on that lure XD Glad to see it catch something though, I would not have thought a bright yellow electric rodent would look enticing to a fish lol If only you could have told him to use thunderbolt, would have had all the fish then :)

[@danijonson]

These videos are like Asmr videos, he doesn’t scream or yell and it’s so satisfying hearing the lure in the water with no other noises

[@codingfromscratch2559]

Watching a fishing video with that relaxing voice? I have no need for fishing any longer. I can watch this all day.

[@WesV]

Duo realis makes these if anyone is looking for them, they make a kyogre topwater, too.

[@IGrocker]

I’m definitely buying a couple just for the fun factor lol

[@WesV]

@@IGrocker ditto! Novelty or not duo makes nice stuff!

[@1ManOpFishing]

I have said it a hundred times, a bass will eat almost anything!!

[@SummerGirlGaming]

I love how you are so calm

[@jedtaylor3551]

always enjoy your content and you finally convinced me.......or watching you did........to give it a whirl down here in Ga thanks so much

[@thejourneyman8890]

I'm ordering this just for the memes lol. I don't even like Pokemon tbh. Just looks like fun😂

[@danzig8985]

Don’t. Like. Pokémon? What!

[@thejourneyman8890]

@@danzig8985 I grew up with Yugi-O or however you spell it. I don't hate it, either. Just kinda indifferent to it

[@toxicnico7832]

What river is that

[@dwvlogs7324]

I swear you’re the Bob Ross of fishing, and that’s not an insult. You have very chill vibes, just like he does with painting. Lol.

[@wnchstrman]

My kids absolutely LOVED this video. Thank you.

[@johnmango6056]

one of the only channels that does challenge videos and they r always awesome.

[@jamesdent5737]

Those were some solid fish! Really pretty colors too! Well done!

[@gregmulligan2878]

As soon as i realized that you had combined fishing with Pokeman, i added my subscription. This is my kind of channel!

[@rossvickers4235]

Your casting is on point! Great vid!!

[@DYTBOY513]

Reaction on that second hit/miss priceless as a follow fisherman I think I can say we have all been there keep up the work man tight lines

[@bigchief939]

This channel is truly a gem for outdoorsmen on youtube

[@JoseMoreno-ci9ze]

Love your videos keep up the great work

[@thomasshamrock9731]

My favorite new discovery on KZbin. Thanks for the top-notch content!

[@number1Don]

I watch these videos purely for the casting accuracy. Very impressive. Respect.

[@Shift1dwn5up]

Love the sound of the reel when casted

[@chrisgarret3285]

Right? That needs to be a sound we have for other uses

[@jaburchfield7194]

Another great adventure! Thanks!

[@johnmontonye9660]

So much for "matching the hatch." I always hated that expression anyways. I knew you'd get it done. Love it!

[@ryangibson2831]

A calming Midwestern accent. If I ever get diagnosed with a horrible disease, I hope the doc sounds like you.

[@ccoutdoors676]

His voice is so calming and I love this channel

[@Crappie_Hunter_Seeker]

Wow !!!! PIKACHU !!!! Way to go. The rivers you fish are really pretty.

[@keithbourassa8977]

From Chewbacca to Pikachu doesn’t matter Matt just catches them! Well done man! My son absolutely loved this and got a kick out of it. Thanks for another great video!

[@melanagarcia5660]

Great video and that last one was awesome too!

[@Stusha]

Beautiful catches and awesome video👍

[@captainyt7537]

You're a legend mate! Appreciate you

[@unclepaulie4233]

the sound of casting, the lure hitting the water, and the click after is very pleasing to hear. also, looks like sasquatch country

[@michaelnewell5422]

Those two casts back to back in tight under the log were absurd

[@Skoden_lures]

Matt your casting skills are off the chart! Laser accurate.

[@joeyli4381]

That distinctive Shimano sound is music to the ears

[@BenjySparky]

NDYak your the man! Love the channel and content keep up the great work! I'm here for the algorithm! Peace