Creek Fishing for ANYTHING That Will Bite (surprise catch!)

[@FishHawk]

Anyone else like creek fishing!? More creek fishing and trout fishing vids coming soon! Thank you for all the support! STAY TUNED 😎

[@Knotrockets]

Do you have Pike down there? They will cut you off clean and love rapalas.

[@Chilly_Billy]

IMO, creek fishing is the best kind of fresh water fishing.

[@scottseifert4086]

Its what I'm all about. That was pike that took your Rapala, betcha dollar to a doughnut. Healthy rainbow. Good vid!

[@FishHawk]

@@scottseifert4086 Could've been! Thanks for watching!

[@FishHawk]

@@Chilly_Billy I agree. Any fish out of a creek is fun.

[@philpique3187]

My three-year-old granddaughter and my ten-year-old grandson both just watch this video with me, and we all loved it! Thanks for posting!

[@FishHawk]

That’s awesome! Happy to hear it. Thanks!

[@headmopp6060]

me when i catch anything: “absolute monster”

[@juliusortiz1578]

thats litterally me but i say it in a steve erwin accent

[@kristigoodwin5295]

11u 0

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

Yup used to be easier to spin big fish yarns before the smartphone now everyone wants "proof" assholes lol

[@enderlynxwilloze7935]

headmopp opposite with me! I caught 2 1 foot catfish and said it’s a small one

[@pantsenfuego9986]

Caught a whopper! damn near tipped over the whole boat! Darn it, wouldn’t ya know it got away.

[@smokymountainoutdoorsman1991]

Haha. This is literally what I fish for every time I go. "Anything that will bite!"

[@FishHawk]

the best fishing! am I right!?

[@gomerpyle2301]

I decided to try a small spot and first cast caught a decent smallmouth

[@-ShootTheGlass-]

Exactly what I was going to say...anything!

[@olivier4280]

Exacly!

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

Not sure iv ever went out with a specific fish in mind its always whatever will bite

[@jimmyz9786]

Dudes caught more fish in 12 minutes than I have all year

[@FishHawk]

LOL

[@cesaramezquita4109]

Fr me to I’m like wtf

[@moniquepreciado1040]

That's what I said lol

[@j.skemez9403]

If your having lure problems I feel bad for you son,I’ve got 99 problems but a fish ain’t one....lol had too

[@JamesL32]

Same here....fish are experts in choosing baits

[@johnkendall6962]

I always love it when I catch small mouths of all sizes. It shows the stream is healthy

[@swaggboy212able]

8:50 I died lofl fish face was priceless

[@FishHawk]

LOL

[@TralfazConstruction]

A smallmouth bass story: In June of 1988, I hooked a medium-sized smallmouth that began to go crazy as I brought him closer. When the little bass was within fifteen feet of me I saw the reason why this bass had become so agitated. _Chasing_ this little guy was a much, much larger smallmouth that would have had the smaller fish as an appetizer. The larger bass's eyes were as big as 50 cent pieces. I rechecked that same stretch of creek twenty-seven years later and it'd filled in to the point where the long, deep pool could no longer support the smallmouths that once flourished there. Thanks for reading my recollections of my days on the water.

[@FishHawk]

I’ve had trout and smallmouth do that. They follow/chase each other when you have one hooked. That’s kind of sad hearing that the creek has changed and is not able to support smallmouth anymore.

[@TralfazConstruction]

@@FishHawk Yes, I was surprised to see the changes. The large pool/eddy was a comfortable habit for the bass. Once, a long time ago, a bass had jumped on the far side of the pool and the splash completely soaked a large boulder. This was in the late-'70s when I was fishing with my high school buddy. That stretch of the creek was approved for trout stocking up until 1975. Only recently the PA Fish Commission started stocking above that part of the creek and heavy rains in the spring and early summer will wash some trout downstream. I last caught a trout there in 2015. Hardly anyone goes fishing there now and it's evolving into a different experience for anyone that wants to hike-in the two miles.

[@alejandrozuniga4426]

i had a northern chasing my lure and when i could see the lure almost out of the water the northern jumped out of the water trying to bite it, that was awesome to watch at 12 inches from my feet

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

Dude thought u were gona say 27yrs later u saw the same fish with the scar across his eye or somethin lol sucks when fishin holes dry up specially if its due to man somehow

[@TralfazConstruction]

@@JohnSmith-fq7hj It was a startling sight. I confirmed that I was in the right spot by noting the locations of a couple streamside boulders that still jutted-out as the had previously and most likely long before my time. The width of the stream seemed narrower too. The new growth trees on the banks may have enhanced my perception. I felt isolated too and I was only a mile or so from the center of town.

[@wk1810]

When I was 5 I went fishing w/my father and his 2 friends. He was catching fish, putting them in a bucket, and I would swish my hand in the water to play w/them. Well, we headed back to the cabin and I was excited to tell my mother about our catch. "Mom, dad caught so many fishies! Can we get a tank for them?" My dad:😳😬 My mom:😯 Me (after they enlightened me)😟😭

[@moraps9014]

Loool

[@shadowdrake4192]

I love catching decent fish on ultralight/light rods! It's such a fun fight, everything feels like a monster haha.

[@FishHawk]

Shadowdrake 41 absolutely! It’s a blast

[@พิทักษ์พรรคพล-ศ2ว]

ดาส้สส่นิร่

[@fdation]

4:54 The catfish is like I fell for it again and had the look of disappointment.🤦‍♂️

[@michaelh7527]

There is nothing more relaxing than that type of fishing! I have a small 14ft bass boat. I go out in the mobile Tensaw Delta. I find a remote area and use my trolling motor to ease around. I love catching bream and anything else that bites.

[@FishHawk]

heck yeah :)

[@kevingillooley5735]

That catfish would be in my frying pan

[@Thorovain]

That or the trout

[@jeffscuderi8662]

They'd all be cooked by me.

[@pogoboone9184]

Nice bass

[@enderlynxwilloze7935]

Kevin Gillooley that fish could feed a lot of people!

[@skiprocker5751]

Great piece of water you got there. Nice job

[@franciscomacedo2704]

Damn, never thought I would enjoy watch someone fishing.

[@glm1211]

Great vid & wish is was there. Just a small respectful reminder that always try to prevent pointing the tip of the rod at the fish. Doing that, places all fight tension and weight on the line relieving the rod of its intended task and is just asking for a break-off. I can't tell you how many times I arrived at a favorite spot, tied my new crank bait, made the first cast and fought the fish while unable to keep it from submerged structure, rocks, etc. The Rapala is a proven winner as you showed us and sure would have like to have realized what was on the other end, even as seen through a jump before the loss. Good job!

[@johnf2539]

Days of the quarantine - I'm watching someone out fishing (and loving it).

[@jackwyatt1218]

All the more reason to go outside and enjoy nature, fresh air and sunshine. I have had more fun outdoors the last few months because all the paranoid people stayed home!

[@liamjensen7775]

My favorite accidental find for sure, I’m going fishing on Sunday for the first time

[@FishHawk]

Good luck!

[@martinshephard6317]

Greetings from the UK, nice video. Always a bit surprised that you guys don’t use any form of leader or wire trace to avoids bites offs or abrasion as we do in UK waters.

[@joshtaylor4285]

My buddy whenever I say rock bass " it's a goggle eye!" 🤣

[@ddbeachbandits7455]

I think creek fishing is some of the best there is.

[@FishHawk]

absolutely! :)

[@enderlynxwilloze7935]

Creek? Naw that’s a whole river! 😂

[@tommylove9270]

...Yep some creek???

[@williammoore4380]

When I was a kid, I asked Grandpa what the difference was- "You can jump across a creek, wade across a stream but have to swim across a river." Still works for me today.

[@totowolfenden6156]

I wonder how many fish are swimming with lures stuck in their mouths 😂😂

[@joeschmoe3202]

@William Walker false.

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

Iv caught small mouth with hooks in the side

[@rock-ix4nc]

Actually, I think that hooks fall off, even the deeper ones, in a matter of days according to a study. Not sure is this is true though

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

@@rock-ix4nc yeah i think almost all newer hooks are made to disintegrate in the water these days. the one i caught was long long ago and it could have been from that day who knows

[@olblu8746]

Yes it's a small creak but, we are having fun watching you catch fish.

[@HondaFoxRacing]

I like seeing you do Creek fishing and river fishing also you lake fishing!!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i love fishing for whatever bites, great job on a bunch of different stuff

[@FishHawk]

It's a blast! Thanks watching. Keep up the great work on your channel!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

@@FishHawk thanks man

[@trailteryx9955]

I caught a 3lb channel cat on a 2" grub in my pond a couple of days ago.

[@venomlink2033]

Trail Teryx sometimes the best baits are small and simple. I’ve also caught my fair share of catfish on wax worms.

[@toddfry3793]

My Father was a Fishing Guide down on Bull Shoals Lake & Table Rock Lake in Branson & Kimberling City, Missouri in the 1960's & early 1970's.

[@shad3128]

"Idk why I don't use the cast master" *first cast has fish nail it* now u know brotha!!

[@vincentwinkleblech3614]

Since i was a boy, i have always loved Rock Bass! i will not fish for any bluegills or rough fish. but when i find Rockies will stay on them, especially with ultralight equipment

[@daniels1293]

Even the small rockies put up a good fight

[@vincentwinkleblech3614]

@@daniels1293 I had a huge rotted out sunken tree on the Delaware river that had so many Rock Bass Along its 60 foot trunk that i could fish for 5 hours and the action would never stop !!! If the Smallies were not biting the Rockies would save the Day!!!! i would say to the point that people got sick of hearing it " if Rock Bass came in 5 pound size, they would rule the waters"

[@daniels1293]

@@vincentwinkleblech3614 I found a Lil spot right along the huron river just like that

[@daniels1293]

Only good spot about where I live is I'm a stones throw from 10 different state parks, and tons of little creeks and the huron river

[@hardmanfishing]

I love the multi species action! Great vid as always man.

[@FishHawk]

Thanks bro!

[@allclades]

I love creek fishing...When I was kid that was the main thing I would do...walk the creeks seeing what I could catch.

[@DarthPlaegus]

What a beautiful spot!

[@joedakota2100]

I. just. luv. this. just u and nature on a creek fishin.....beer in the cooler on a hot summer day.

_What an incredible place, Congratulations Beautiful Video._ 👍 _Hugs and _*_good Fishing_*_ always!_ 😊

[@johnrhodes1965]

A Roostertail is one of the best lures in a creek. I would use 8-10 lbs line on a medium action rod, preferably a baitcaster, you had plenty of room to cast. Walk the middle and sweep the banks. I would not be surprised if you see a musky.

[@kholt275]

I love creek and stream fishing.

[@FishHawk]

It's the best :)

[@nickking1510]

kholt275 me to from Ontario 🇨🇦

[@joannajohnson3283]

kholt275 any idea what state this is in?

[@eldeRobe]

Fish Hawk, thank you for posting these videos. I see why you have more than a million views. Nice variety of species. Also enjoy your calm demeanor. It looks like you really enjoy fishing these small creeks and sharing your experience with the rest of us.

[@FishHawk]

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words :)

[@fordpowerstroke2849]

Man I wish I had some creeks like this in my part of WV I only got one Patterson’s creek

[@EKEACRES]

Be glad you have that & don't live in Iraq.

[@Kinghassz]

Getting Along Alone Iraq has the Euphrates and Tigris rivers

[@aaronhoyes1781]

Patterson Creek. Noted.

[@zthesimp5401]

I live in wv 2

[@D3aN953]

@@zthesimp5401 inbred alert

[@bobm549]

Cat fish and Carp are the most fun when not looking for meat ! Nice looking creek . Thanks for a rain day .

[@randomvideosman938]

I was fishing in a stream like that yesterday and caught about ten nice sized trout and one was a golden trout all rainbows besides that one

[@GreatDestroyer06]

Gotta love the give those St. Croix's give. Great for keeping those baits pinned, especially with light line.

[@GreatDestroyer06]

My dad has the same one. 4# test as well and managed to pull up a 15# cat into the boat with that rod bent quite literally in half.

[@FishHawk]

They're great rods for sure!

[@joelflow7792]

4:40 “Look at that CAT” that’s what I tell my wife after she gets out the shower 😂

[@FishHawk]

LMAO! That is just great

[@joelflow7792]

Fish Hawk 😂🤙

[@lonesometinman3147]

Enjoy your meal my friend

[@ogarcia5247]

L Montoya a good cat always it’s welcome too eat after shower haha!!

[@TheTalkShytShow]

🤣🤣

[@preston6618]

Great video brother. I grew up fishing creeks this size and smaller in East Tennessee before I was old enough to drive myself to any larger waters. Now all I do is find myself trying to get back to these creeks to fish at 36 yrs old. The best memories I have of fishing are from doing exactly what you were in your video - fishing medium to small flows for whatever will bite. Keep up the videos. Thanks man.

[@FishHawk]

Love the small creeks, nothing like it. Thanks for the support man!

[@Hey_its_Koda]

Catfish on a ultra light? Dang. Cool vlog man. Nice catch. 👍

[@FishHawk]

Yeah man! It was a blast. Thanks buddy!

[@fordpowerstroke2849]

Oh I do that all the time in my part of WV

[@briantalbot394]

@@FishHawk I use an ultralight but it's 10ft long for channels and smallies with 4 pound test also

[@brooktrout8568]

This was by far my favourite video you have made by my preference because it’s not like the stocked brookies the same size and look over and over (not saying that’s bad, that’s also fun) but it’s more like, “I don’t know what kind of fish I’m going to get”, like how you said “I never thought in a million years I would get a rainbow trout. Great video!

[@FishHawk]

I really appreciate that. I'll definitely be doing more vids like this one :)

[@tammyryan7626]

I love your underwater releases!

[@FishHawk]

Thanks! :)

[@Makitafan]

I love light line/ light tackle.

[@masonbryan2895]

The one that took that crank bait was most likely a gator gar

[@docsavage4414]

Yep, lost lots of spinner baits fishing the Ouachita River to gar.

[@medusalvr1968]

Thank you so much for setting the trout free.

[@chandlerd.9955]

Roses are red Open the door The part your looking For is 2:44

[@kriquemo6948]

Be careful hes a hero

[@cricketchuck17]

It would be helpful if you could you mention the state & county you are fishing in? Thank you!

[@jacobmccandles1767]

Cricket Chuck I wouldn't narrow it down to county if I were him...lol He mentioned Chain Pickerel in the comments, so it has to be Eastern seaboard. He doesn't seem to fear water moccasins or gators, nor have a 3 finger dip in while fishing, so we rule out the south. Assuming he is in his home state, the accent rules out Mass, NY, Maine, Wiscaaansin and Minnesooda. Smallmouth abound in natural waters...I'm saying Pennsylvania, Vermont, Delaware, New Hampshire. Maryland is possible, but not probable. That would seem not to narrow it down much, but out west that could easily be one stare.

[@jacobmccandles1767]

Of course I could be full of poop, too...lol

[@jacobmccandles1767]

Jasmine A was this an excuse to say "WTF, Chuck"? LOL

[@mam362]

Fish are incredibly strong when you consider that they have nothing to leverage their body behind when they fight you

[@ediedarleneedgmon5301]

I have no idea how your video came up on my feed, but I went ahead & watched it; very relaxing, I guess the flow of the stream, your voice is nice & your accent matches mine, I’m from Oklahoma, it just feels like the fishing with a friend. I subscribed! Keep up the great work. I LOVE the underwater footage!!!

[@FishHawk]

Thank you! I really appreciate it :)

[@ericfazio1166]

@@FishHawk I was wondering where this was shot. I've never seen your videos before and have no clue what area of the country you are in. ??? Very nice video though, by the way. Thanks

[@FishHawk]

@@ericfazio1166 West Virginia. Thanks man!

[@richiebrown9623]

Good fish to eat also. I fish creeks around here some times and have been doing it all my life. We have mostly bream and red eyed bass but some times you catch large mouth.

[@goldking-he8fw]

Intro at 2:40 Thank me latter

[@knowledgeman1469]

I wanna say thanks but later..

[@juanoramo]

Using lures I regularly used like the rapala black and gold, jointed crayfish green and rebel crayfish lures. I use the greenish black version mostly and bump them off the rocks, Smallies, trout, and northerns will hit those on the edies, sometimes largemouths on slack water or bends. Have you ever tried bouncing a plastic crayfish with a 1/4oz weight in it down river? Add some scent to them. Amazing!

[@jamesmurray6348]

Nice video man. Maybe a little bigger line next time. I love creek fishing and that creek is really nice

[@neilleggat4422]

What a fantastic setting .........jealous...👍👍👍👍👌

[@anthonywolfe3179]

Hey fish hawk nice rod and reel combo, don't you love that bend in the rod? Love the content man.

[@FishHawk]

Love it! Thank you!

[@jackmehoff6528]

Throw a barrel swivel on with a small leader and it will prevent your main line from getting shitty. I saw when you switched to that last crank bait your line was stressed pretty bad, it will prevent that and double the life time of your life.

[@proplay51]

Thank you for your videos, they are very informative. I love creek fishing too, can you do a video on creek fishing with rapid water after a heavy rain? At what point is the water moving too fast?

[@FishHawk]

I did do a trout fishing video after a lot of rain. Check it out on my channel. It was spring 2019.

[@scottsoucy6186]

I love river fishing, but I don't have a decent river very close to where I currently live. I used to wade the rivers with a 9 ft. 5/6 weight fly rod set-up and catch lots of smallmouth and rock bass on my own hand-tied flies. One time I even had a mink pop up in front of me while I was fishing!

[@markwilde183]

Cool vid! I was fishing for trout on the owyhee river in idaho and caught a cat fish on a red rooster tail of all things. Keep up the vids!

[@FishHawk]

Thanks! haha that's awesome! I guess they will eat anything!

[@joejoerobinson8724]

This vid keeps coming up on my recommended like every day. I’m not complaining it’s a great video good catches. Fishhawk if you’re reading this you taught me a lot about fishing thank you especially creek fishing

[@stevesalcido5135]

Good session with multiple species. I was out trout fishing at a local lake and caught a nice 4 1/2 lb cat on a Berkley mousetail didn't know they'd go after it, sure surprised me. Looking forward to your next video!

[@FishHawk]

Thank you! That's awesome. I caught one on a berkley pink bubblegum trout worm a couple months ago.

[@somedude2630]

Steve Salcido LoL I’ve caught a catfish on a Mepps Comet spinner...

[@somethingforeveryone4206]

I use live minnows for catfish. They love them. Once they become large they really love live bait.

[@dag5421]

Hey Fish Hawk, what line are you using?

[@FishHawk]

P-Line fluorocarbon 4 lb test

[@jerryreynolds4731]

"A jerk on one end of a line, waiting for a jerk on the other"...definition of a fisherman....count me in. Try fireline instead of mono, cast more distance and much stronger.....

[@KillerKolt44]

He was property using light fluorocarbon it's harder for fish to see. He would not have got a trout on fire line

[@ajs622]

@@KillerKolt44 Not true I only use fireline and I catch trout on it. I hate breaking line and have a hard time not getting excited and horsing them in. So I switched to fireline and have never looked back. That stuff it crazy strong. I fowl hooked a huge snapping turtle in the back foot one time and dragged his butt in. I ended up cutting the line after I saw what I had hooked.

[@antonybrown432]

That 4 pound test line is getting a real workout

[@anthonydesroches785]

U notice to. Lol. That's why he lost the life.

[@RobinhoPesca]

Beautyful fish, good vídeo, congratulations my brother

[@FishHawk]

Thank you!

[@MrStradia]

Trout love the crawfish lures.

[@edwardandrade4390]

Took your Rapala. Always a good bait.

[@josiahclark9108]

Fished a new creek this morning as well! Super great time changing up lures and catching some different species. Wouldn't mind if you added a sticker/decal and koozie pack to your merch store!

[@FishHawk]

So much fun! I am trying to get some stickers :) Thanks for the support!

[@Alps6408]

I like the fact you release them. thumbs up and subbed.

[@FishHawk]

Thanks!

[@fishinnshootin689]

Your the real life fishing planet character 😂 props brotha

[@PondPredatorNation]

Hey dude. I just wanted to say amazing job. I found you through creek fishing adventure and man I'm glad I decided to check you out. Showing some support from one angler to another. Tight lines

[@FishHawk]

Pond Predator Nation thanks man! I really appreciate it! Tight lines 👍🏻

[@ctroyer99]

Probably a gar that cut you off lol they're all over in the bayou I fish in

[@stlstreets1318]

6:50. Snapping turtle

[@blueythefirst5086]

I caught a snapping turtle with a fishing pole.I thought it was a MONSTER Bass.

[@stlstreets1318]

I caught a couple red ears b4

[@lonewolffisherman7092]

Whenever small mouth are present I like to use a crawfish Rapala or a jointed Rapala. If the small ones are hitting I switch to a white double bladed spinner bait. That seems to get the bigger ones.

[@FishHawk]

Thanks for the tips! I will have to get some double bladed spinnerbaits :)

[@1tothe99]

Thanks bud i can go to sleep now

[@rameeskm]

Those fishes are paid actors!

[@PartyHardy44]

Awesome video

[@EKEACRES]

This is why I make my own Lures. That way, it doesn't get expensive quick when you start losing over priced store bought lures.I have been fishing for 44 years, and mine work better anyway.

[@FishHawk]

Sweet! That's smart.

[@ericperez8915]

You always make cool videos 👌 nice tips on trout

[@FishHawk]

Thanks!

[@socalfishingandwildlife788]

I wish there were more creeks where I'm at

[@antoniomelendez3919]

I just found your channel and I had to subscribe 😀👍🇺🇸

[@FishHawk]

Thank you!

[@darrensculuca3956]

no less then 6lb in my book alot more bigger fish in that river, 4 lb too lite and when cloudy waters anything yellow.

[@piyanizaki6824]

nice place .. very clean .. so relaxing yet satisfying watching u catch and release .. sorry for my bad english . nice content .. done suscribe .. looking forward for another nice content from you .. #welldone #catchandrelease

[@leroykallis4143]

I have to admit that you are excellent In your presentations and I therordently enjoy watching you fish as I can no longer due to my legs and feet won't allow me to enjoy.. tks again for your time .

[@eclectic3618]

If you ever make it to Corpus Christi Texas hit me up or Thresher Fishing The fish in your vids would make decent bait for the monsters here brother. #SALTLIFE Check out South Texas Gulf And Bay Fishing when u get a chance Nothing like it bro. Nice vids New sub

[@larrybaker9924]

I love creek fishing in the smokies.

[@nyaastop5773]

I swear every comment is liked lmao

[@dennisholmes5102]

Try fly fishing those small streams. Its alot of fun

[@ozziebrown]

It could have been another trout that cut you off. There are a lot of inbred trout so you can find rainbow trout with teeth like steelheads.

[@ChillingwithMalc]

That's a nice creek. Creeks and rivers are my fav. Places to fish.👌

[@georgegeorgia3856]

You're just hurting the fish. What is the point of catching them make them struggle in pain then releasing them? Most fishes that struggle too hard actually die so for me if you won't eat them then don't hurt them

[@guacaquio]

STFU beta male

[@surrealmemes3518]

What are you talking about. Do you even know how fishing works?

[@theunitvector9805]

If they swallow the hook then I would agree but they're getting hooked in the lip/mouth area.. Not harming the fish

[@r.6731]

Obviously you know nothing about fishing...

[@surrealmemes3518]

@@theunitvector9805 yeah I can agree with that. Obviously a hook in the gut is pretty bad, but that doesn't happen often.

[@ernestolumongsod1182]

Hope to have those rivers with a lot of fish in Philippines🇵🇭

[@christopherdavis9825]

Great job, thanks for sharing, God bless and happy fishing

[@howardwayne3974]

Here in southern California your"creek" would be considered a major river cause out here the "creeks andriveres"are just dry rock and sand 9 months out of the year. I'm origianly from Texas, so I know your creek.

[@topatthedisco9345]

I love catching fish

[@CC_Marauder]

...and releasing ALL of them.