Catching Crappie Under The Thickest Grass Matts in Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin

[@nanalefevre3670]

I want to thank you sir, I'm 74 years old & I have learned so much i never knew before just watching your video's. I have tons of questions but I don't want you to block me for bothering you with it all! I'm so enjoying these video's!!

[@kfred]

I am glad you’re enjoying them.

[@TonnyMeckelvaney-ke6vo]

Thank you for Teaching this 62 year old something new ..... grear tip for poppin the jig to the Crappies

[@glenntoups4615]

Man I don't know what to say other than you are DA MAN.....I just watched you plant a ton of okra by hand and that was awesome.....corn looked great too and the melons...but then I watched you make sausage and then smoke it and vacuum pack everything....You got it going on my friend...a man of MANY talents....a GOOD OLE COUNTRY BOY having fun.....Great videos.....enjoyed all of them......but I only fish and grow a small garden ......could learn a lot from you. Thanks for great videos

[@kfred]

Lol! Thanks brother! I appreciate that!

[@Jetrojack04]

Whoa. Fishing that kind of cover with 8 lb test is NUTS!! I've never seen anyone fish cover so thick. It looks like you're just fishing in the middle of a forest on dry land! Lol! And dude the music!! Love the slow mo big lift of all the fish out of the cooler at the end. Nicely done! You got another subscriber from MN.

[@kfred]

Lol! Thanks for the kind words and for the Sub! I really appreciate that.

[@shawnmason5893]

pro trick: you can watch series on Kaldrostream. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies these days.

[@ericty8782]

@Shawn Mason Yea, I've been using Kaldrostream for years myself =)

[@supertug2005]

Excellent content Ken! Always enjoy your channel. Especially catch,cook!

[@kfred]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@tracymeadows3442]

What an Awesome Fishing trip!! I loved how Beautiful they was colored up...that last one was a true Slab👊🏻👊🏻loved the video!!

[@kfred]

Thanks Tracy! I appreciate you watching this one!

[@tracymeadows3442]

@@kfred Your Welcome 👍👍

[@tracymeadows3442]

That’s the most Incredible technique i have ever seen catching Crappie 👍 I think it was Awesome!! Thanks for the Video...

[@kfred]

Thank you ! You probably have them all covered. Love the support you are showing me

[@tracymeadows3442]

@@kfred 😁 I think that is all of them👍Can’t wait to see more!! Your definitely welcome on the support 👊🏻I’m loving it!!

[@GoofyFlan]

WoW! This is the first time i've ever seen someone fish in thick vegetation, but it makes sense. Thanks for the upload. I'm trying this.

[@kfred]

Thank you for watching!Good Luck.

[@olivercarmichael548]

I've heard of fishing this way, but this is the first time I've seen it. Very cool, thanks!

[@kfred]

Thanks Oliver! I appreciate that!

[@fredyg.278]

Same i gotta try this

[@cdevillier8002]

That's some nice slabs Kendall. Them fish can't hide form the Fred. Keep the videos rolling. Thanks!

[@kfred]

Lol! Thanks Chris! I appreciate that!

[@justinwhite5859]

That is the thickest crap I ever seen , who da’ thought them boogers would have been in that mess there ! I still can’t see how u get that little jig down there ! That’s awesome !

[@kfred]

Thanks Justin! Wish I had a camera man, then I could get some close ups of the jig going through and even see the bite when they thump it.

[@ballistic350]

@@kfred invite a friend shoot another video for us

[@WillieBeard]

Great video. I love the Atchafalaya Basin. Can't wait to get back and drop a line. Thanks

[@kfred]

Thanks Phil ! I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@terrydecoux5717]

Amazing! keep them coming Kendell, great educational clip to learn where they may be, thanks brother..

[@kfred]

Thanks Terry! I appreciate that!

[@ThatShinerGuy]

That is awesome!! It looked like you had to put the boat in 4 wheel drive to get into that thick stuff!! Nice technique, nice bunch of sacalait!!

[@kfred]

Lol! I did go through some tick stuff! I appreciate the kind words.

[@johnchaney3005]

Thanks for sharing, love the Basin

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Hey buddy....that was fun to watch...love pulling both sac-a-lait and bass from the slop like that :-). Surprises me more people don’t punch....but I’m glad they don’t! Have a great week

[@kfred]

Thank you guys for your support! I Love your channel, in fact I am going watch the last one you uploaded!You have a great week as well!

[@tonyfontenot93]

Keep them coming Kendall... Awesome videos!!

[@kfred]

Thanks Tony! I appreciate the comment!

[@Thumpaholic]

Using that rod tip.....niice. All we have around is slim, not much of that vegetation in my region. But, when I come across some, I know what to do now...thank you Sir.

[@kfred]

Thanks for watching Corey! Good luck if you try it!

[@johngarrie2633]

Another good day on the water like fishing the lilies 👍🏻

[@kfred]

Thanks John! I appreciate the comment!

[@kellycarmouche7452]

Thanks Ken, another entertaining video. I’ll definitely give this a try sometime!

[@kfred]

Thanks Kelly! I appreciate that

[@Billy-f2f]

Can’t wait to get there . Thanks for sharing sir..

[@kfred]

Lol! Thanks for watching Billy

[@ericpierce4510]

Hey Fred, love the videos...one day I’ll get down their to the wife’s home grounds....looks great....

[@kfred]

Thanks Eric!

[@chriscallis1484]

Couple of times there it looked like you were pulling fish out of the yard lol nice video thanks for the 411

[@kfred]

Thanks Chris ! I appreciate you watching

[@lbgcrappieexcursions8560]

Nice they like that shade and peace and quiet under those mates

[@kfred]

That’s true! I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@flawdacountryboy]

Every time I drive to my in-laws in Lake Charles, I look at the Atchafalaya Basin and think about how great the fishing must be. Hopefully one day I’ll fish it.

[@jomaryelago9488]

Wow,fish is everywhere.we are lucky to catch that...god is good.stay safe always.

[@kfred]

Thank you!

[@TA-TA65]

Hi I love your kind of fishing fry whole yeah yummy yummy thank you for sharing

[@kfred]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching.

[@joeconner9801]

I’ve heard of this but thought the locals was just bsing me. I’ve only fished the lakes a few times there. I’m bout 45 mins west of Henderson. Nice vid man

[@kfred]

Lol! Thanks Joe ! I appreciate that and thanks for watching

[@CreoleCatfishing]

Great video. Love it when our state is represented!!

[@kfred]

Thank you ! I appreciate that!

[@AmericanCajunPride]

I'm going in the basin tomorrow. Hope I can use some stuff your teaching and get a mess. Maybe one day we'll see each other out there.

[@kfred]

Good luck brother! Holler if you see me out there.

[@chasesimmons6451]

Nice video, there’s a few spots with thick hyacinth here in central MS I fish and I never ever see folks crappie fishing it. Only bass fishing it. I’m interested in trying this.

[@kfred]

Thanks Chase! Good luck when you go!

[@HendershotOutdoors]

Nice video Kendall . Always a good mess of crappie...

[@kfred]

Thanks brother! I appreciate that!

[@progressive8163]

Wow I'm going to try this on some local Midwest crappies. Subscribed.

[@kfred]

Thanks for the sub! Hope you catch a bunch

[@SK_CrappieCatching]

Nice load.... in a couple of those areas it looked like you pulled those crappie out of the ground..... Stay At'um.....

[@kfred]

Lol! Thanks Man! I appreciate that! Love your channel!

[@markchambers2812]

Cool video , I saw Byron Briggs do that year ago in that area , he’s from Opelousas 🤙

[@kfred]

Thanks Mark ! I appreciate your support!

[@markchambers2812]

I’ll message you on fb I need some jigs 🤙

[@bigalsoutdoorexcursions1885]

I like that me ;). You got me hooked 😳 when you cook show some butterflied that’s the way I like them hand size.

[@kfred]

Thanks Man! I appreciate you watching and commenting. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@bigalsoutdoorexcursions1885]

Kendall Frederick thanks I’m trying to retire and then I’ll be able to put more on. (MARKSVILLE )

[@LonnieRodrigue]

Looks like your green jig is the most productive of the 6 you have on your site. Which other two would you recommend? I’m a salt water guy but impressed with your videos and want to try fresh water

[@kfred]

I can make hundreds of color combinations but those six all work most of the time. Usually the one I start with, I fish all day with. Thanks

[@tharealdeallarry3829]

Love the videos keep them coming

[@tharealdeallarry3829]

I'm in Shreveport Louisiana i subscribe to your channel with post notifications on

[@kfred]

Thanks brother! I appreciate that!

[@tharealdeallarry3829]

@@kfred no problem your training me to be a better fisherman love all your videos

[@randygibson4652]

Nice bro but you know us in the KZbin world love to see catch clean and cook

[@LukeAndruspt]

Good stuff Uncle Ken! Can’t wait to eat some of them bad boys!

[@kfred]

Lol! Thanks Luke! You know I will hook you up

[@aaronjamerson7261]

Really enjoy your channel.

[@kfred]

Thanks Aaron! I appreciate that!

[@BillaBong1]

Wow i gotta try this in ca. Nice thanks for showing this. I just liked and subbed. Keep it up

[@kfred]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@o.gyung-dwilliams8000]

What's up Ken great content as always I haven't been able to watch your videos for a while but I'm back on them what you're doing is my dream I love the outdoors your videos give me motivation to keep pushing to move me and my Wife to the country and live off the land I appreciate you for letting me in your world bro but much love I gotta catch up on your videos...god bless you and your family....dee Williams....Dallas Texas

[@kfred]

Thanks brother! I appreciate this comment! Encourages me to keep making them.

[@davidmcduffie1398]

Great job Ken, I've never tried to fish that thick of cover before. It worked well for you though. About how deep was the water there ?

[@kfred]

Thanks David! They had about 3 foot of water and most of the fish were just under the surface.

[@luhh_grant6413]

I fish here all the time and this is the first time I'm seeing this

[@kfred]

Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@YHWHoshuaYisrael]

What size line are you using to pull those crappies up out of those Lilly pads and what type of line?

[@derrickanderson6989]

Woo. Thanks Sir.. more,more,more please

[@kfred]

Lol! Thanks for the support Derrick!

[@benbledsoe7248]

Look at that production value!

[@kfred]

Thanks Ben! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@gerardreed613]

That's a good mess of crappie. Them mats look like yards. Way to get after em. Keep the film rolling 🎥!!!

[@kfred]

Thanks Gerard! I appreciate the support!

[@futtmill]

What time of the year do you find it best to fish under those mats? One of the lakes I fish has a lot of hyacinth mats. They are real thick this time of the year

[@gdan5671]

Hi Ken, what time of year do you have success fishing Sac's this Way? Summer months Or is it a go to year round?

[@robertjohnson7926]

Hard fishing but rewarding -- thanks for sharing

[@kfred]

ROBERT JOHNSON That’s for sure! Thanks for watching Robert!

[@hannahstanford6465]

Awesome videos! What part of Henderson are you fishing at in this video?

[@kfred]

Thanks I appreciate that ! I caught most of them in the Phillips canal and South Bigeux.

[@garrettgraham3683]

Great show !!! I live west of you, just north of Lake Charles. I fish mainly Bundick lake and Anacoco Lake. We have some big whites over here ! So I started powder coating my hair jigs like u do but after a few slabs the paint starts chipping off. Do you use any clear coat ? Any tips would be appreciated. God Bless !!

[@kfred]

Thanks Garrett! I usually get a good day of fishing before the paint starts coming off. I don’t use any clear coat. I hear if you bake them in the oven it makes them more durable.I dip mine in water after I paint to cool them down,not sure if that is helping . I need to make a trip to those lakes .Thanks for watching

[@matthewwall8886]

Nice job. How did you secure the rake to the telescoping pole?

[@kfred]

Think I had a bolt through the rake and pole. Thanks for watching Matt!

[@johns6082]

Just started doing this type of fishing and love it! Only problem is I need a better rod. I’m looking for a durable jigging rod and was wondering what you suggest? Love the video!!

[@kfred]

Thanks John! I use Apache Tomahawk fly rod for most of my fishing . Appreciate you watching

[@kevinbarker4696]

for a beginner to jig tying and sacs a lais fishing, what would be your favorite colors and when?

[@kfred]

Hey Kevin watch all my fishing videos and you will see I mainly stick with just a few colors year round . Thanks for watching and good luck

[@warrenlouisiana2277]

Good video here,,,,,,,,,nice fish also...

[@kfred]

Thanks ! Appreciate that

[@MP-cx2rh]

Lol...thats some next level shit bro...u da man. Great video

[@kfred]

Lol! Thanks Mike

[@glennhibberts5312]

kendall......what type pole and reel do you recommend for this type fishing ? Enjoy seeing the basin again

[@kfred]

Glenn I was using a 9’ fly rod made by Apache Tomahawk with a tiny spinning reel from Academy Sports. About 60.00 for the set up. Thanks for watching !

[@richardsegura9102]

Great job buddy and where did u get that long pole to pull those lilies and keep up the good work

[@kfred]

Thanks Richard! I got it at Walmart, it’s made for cleaning pools. I just added the rake on the end.

[@terrylandry1549]

Cool video !! Wonder how many just fish the edge of the grass ? Good job on the video and editing ! Keep it up !!

[@kfred]

Thanks Terry!Good point, not many are going in the vegetation. Thanks for noticing the editing.I spend a good amount of time on it.

[@MrMarkar1959]

I and some other crazy rebel have used waterproof mortars from the local fireworks factory outlet to clear a nice hole in the thick green algae on a private pond. Sometimes we get baitfish that way. we tied a mortar to a big rock at the 90' deep rock quarry that was an interesting burp🤪 we aint allowed there any more.

[@185vsranger2]

What size jig head are you using? I been sticking with 1/16

[@mokush4me412]

Nice.. Can u make a video on how you made your rake? Or where u got it? Thanks

[@kfred]

Got the material at Walmart. Pole is for cleaning pools and the the little hand rake was in the garden section. I just attach to the pole. But yes I could maybe show that! Thanks for watching

[@mokush4me412]

Kendall Frederick What’s your setup to fish that heavy cover? Going to Henderson on Sunday and wanna try that technique. Thinking about spooling up some 8lbs or maybe 10lbs power pro braid. Never use braid for sacalait before.

[@jaymacklin8303]

Awesome video!👍🏾👍🏾

[@kfred]

Thanks Jay! I appreciate that

[@Grumpyneanderthal]

Kennwhen you are slinging the jig through the duckweed are you leaving a short length out of the rod tip and popping it or are you retrieving the jig to the rod tip and essentially casting it into the water with the reel? Appears to be the former....Great video. Lafayette based.

[@kfred]

Yeah ! The first one! Just leaving a couple feet out and popping through the grass, no reeling. I appreciate you checking some of my other videos and commenting. Watch them all! 😂Thanks

[@Grumpyneanderthal]

I’m working on watching all of yours. Probably have watched 30+ already. You’ve restored my faith in Henderson. My fishing gear is ready and as soon as the new parts (wheels, hubs and plates) I’ll have my trailer ready to roll, hopefully with some cooler temps

[@thomasearl9732]

I went Saturday 4-17-21 after all that rain that's how I found the Sacalait in the lily's with a lime and white gulp shad jig with a 32oz head

[@kfred]

Nice ! Thanks for watching Thomas

[@jimmydumaguit9331]

Nice fish 🐟

[@ronbennettoutdoorswildlife1514]

Enjoyed this. Been die hard bass fisherman for many years. But want to learn Crappie fishing. What's the best time of year to catch'em like this? How deep is this water? Thanks for sharing.

[@kfred]

Thanks Ron! Yea! I was the same and now this is what I love doing the most.I love the spring but catch all summer and fall. I mostly bow hunt for deer in the winter. The water was about 3 foot deep in this video . Thanks for watching!

[@Eyesofthasouth]

Good video, I’d be interested in how to make a take like that!

[@kfred]

Thank you!Got everything at Walmart.The pole is for cleaning pools and just added the little garden rake.

[@BradshawBlades]

How deep is that water? I'd never have tried to fish that stuff almost looks like shore haha. Might try some of that thicker stuff now

[@kfred]

Bradshaw Blades They had about 3 foot of water under the matts. Thanks for watching! Good Luck

[@badfishingbissanschlagdril3637]

Nice area😎🎣🎣👍🏼👍🏼

[@kfred]

Appreciate that and thanks for watching!

[@RoyDallasFishing]

Another level of "punchin" 👍🐟🐟🎥

[@ballistic350]

Damn crazy spot you found

[@kfred]

Thanks for watching!

[@mylesfoster62]

Awesome video! Love your videos. Were you fishing north or south of the interstate?

[@kfred]

Thanks brother! I appreciate that. Caught all but two fish North.

[@charlesbryan7181]

Do you make jigs for other people? Would like to buy some

[@kfred]

I do! Send me an email for more information [e-mail] thanks

[@DroptineTrans]

Awesome! Got to try that!

[@kfred]

Thanks Jason!

[@mvalverde]

Awesome!!

[@skippindocs5793]

Would braid do okay or would it spook them?

[@kfred]

Real thin braid should work well. Thanks for watching.

[@LouisianaHookNShoot]

Nice video man!

[@kfred]

Thanks! I just subscribed to your channel! Keep it up brother!

[@LouisianaHookNShoot]

Kendall Frederick we sure will!!

[@LouisianaHookNShoot]

You taught me something this afternoon with the Grass and the Sacalait Gonna try it out in an area I was scouting out this afternoon!

[@Gokywildcats11]

What kind of crappie set up you using

[@kfred]

David I use a lot of Tomahawk Apache fly rods with tiny spinning reels. Walmart carries the rods and they are inexpensive. Thanks for watching!

[@Gokywildcats11]

Thank you very much have a blessed day

[@annettehudson929]

Nice catch

[@kfred]

Thanks Annette!

[@annettehudson929]

@@kfred you're welcome Ken

[@marshalltucker9050]

What are you calling those pumpkinseed blue gills? Gongalie? Lol sorry I know I’m gonna wrong with my guess

[@kenneth9874]

Goggleye's ,think warmouth

[@davonne225]

Now that's the way I like to fish. They love hiding in that thick stuff.

[@kfred]

It’s definitely on way of catching them! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@angelasheppard7197]

It looks like you're just slapping the lure through folage. Is that right? Another thing, how to do this from the bank?

[@kfred]

Yes ! I guess slapping the lure through is a good way to explain it.I have done it from the bank this year and caught 12 bass under the duck weed on that little jig. The canal I was fishing was solid duck weed ,couldn’t see any water at all . Thanks for watching!

[@angelasheppard7197]

@@kfred wow... this pond I fish in some has MOSS on top from time to time. Hard to get around. Any tips?

[@anthonytaylor6001]

What month is that you fishing in

[@kfred]

I think this was in April. Thanks for watching Anthony!

[@MySORRELL]

THANKS!

[@kfred]

Thank you for watching!

[@glenntoups4615]

Now that is a nice mess of sacs....damnest thing I ever saw......do you break off often with 8 lb test

[@kfred]

Thanks Glenn! Not very often!

[@OutdoorMore1]

damn great video

[@kfred]

OutdoorMore Thank you! I just subscribed to your channel! I will check it out!

[@warrenlouisiana2277]

I gotta find me a rake like that,,,,,ohh yes

[@angelasheppard7197]

How on earth dod you NOT get tangled

[@kfred]

Lol! It happens now and then

[@christopherbrown577]

how long is your rod

[@kfred]

This was a nine foot rod

[@185vsranger2]

Man this just makes me jealous I love punching mats for sac a lait

[@mauricesmith542]

Wow!!! That’s pretty cool. I have punched mats for bass but never crappie. Can you catch them like that all summer? My home lake doesn’t have mats but it has huge fields of really thick lily pads. I’m going to test out your technique to see if it might work. Great video again brother!!!

[@kfred]

Thanks Maurice! You can catch them all summer like this as long as you have enough water under them.The hotter the water gets the more water you need. Thanks for always watching! I appreciate that!

[@kameronlasserre786]

Why you keeping those little fish

[@kfred]

I like to fry them whole, best eating to me.

[@elvispressley702]

Smart😊

[@jennifertimmons9203]

Do you sell your jigs and if you do I'd like to buy some

[@kfred]

Jennifer I do sell a few locally. You can email me a [e-mail] Thank you

[@dougwolfe5912]

Look at the tree, time 3:21. Is that a snake?

[@kfred]

Lol! I went back and looked. That’s just a vine on the tree. Does kind of 👀 like one. There’s a bunch out there.

[@jewdproductionmainemanvide9913]

Gowd lee

[@kfred]

Lol! Thanks for watching