Creek Jigging for a BIG SMALLMOUTH

Went to my favorite smallmouth bass fishing creek in Tennessee in search of some hungry fish. Using the Booyah Baby boo jig with a Yum craw chunk trailer I try to hook a giant creek smallmouth.
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[@andrewshuford]

Keep the location to yourself John, I agree other fisherman should explore for themselves to find their favorite spot 👍

[@tomt9543]

Many a glory hole has been ruined by a mention in an article or video!

[@andrewshuford]

@@tomt9543 yes sir 👍

[@TimHaunFishing]

@@tomt9543 Bud, I think you mean honey hole...not glory hole.....

[@sammarkey672]

@@TimHaunFishing LOL the same thing applies to both I am pretty sure...

[@JohnSmith-py9fx]

@@TimHaunFishing both simultaneously would be something eh!

[@samuelwarden6285]

That intro though 😂. I feel the same way because I haven't been since March 4th. The weather has been crappy here in NW AL. Mainly really windy. Great vid as always and im glad to see you finally catching fish on a jig . I love the strike king bitsy bug jig for creeks 👊👍.

[@waterratlyle2590]

Yes I was out March 5th and it's bull crap lol. Ohio weather isn't no better.

[@way2fishy678]

Same here. I'm going to try tomorrow morning again in 32 degrees. South central PA

[@samuelwarden6285]

@@way2fishy678 Well goodluck and hopefully you find some fish. I'm going in the morning also. Its suppose to be around 38F in the morning and warm up to 69 tomorrow. Hopefully I can find some fish willing to bite.

[@waterratlyle2590]

@@way2fishy678 nice good luck out there.

[@way2fishy678]

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[@IndelibleHD]

That opening act. Lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@dragchute1]

You are a braver man than I am with fast water wading. I fell in a local stream in medium flow and escaped in a different time zone! Take care.

[@claycompton4220]

I have seen you fish that creek in at least two other videos and can’t believe how much that area where the creek forks has changed! That water looked so blue and clear.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yeah for sure, that gravel really moves around

[@Tightt88]

You did the hard work and found that place. Now others have to do the same. People who demand you tell where your spots are, are just entitled.

[@andrewthomaswilton3092]

Yeah! The intro! 🤣 Just got back from Cabella’s with new leader line and tackle. Good luck this spring brethren and God bless! Fish for fish and fish for Souls!…

[@leemowers9395]

Thanks John for another great creek adventure. Nice healthy fish population. great scenery. Thanks for sharing.

[@altus8312]

Also, mad respect for not giving the location away!

[@ianjones6910]

I love these smallmouth videos; it's a virtual treat for me, as we don't have them down here in bayou country. As nice as those fish were, could you imagine hooking into the world record smallmouth, from Dale Hollow? That fish was almost 12lb. I've often said you could tie a 6 inch smallie tail to tail with a 12 inch largemouth, and that smallmouth would drag the largemouth all over the place. Greatest game fish, pound for pound, in my opinion.

[@scottmcnabney6879]

I live in central Wi. I have started just driving around scouting places because of this channel. We are still getting snow and the ice is still on the lakes. Love watching this stuff. Helps get through the long winter. God bless you John.

[@travisbruno5964]

i knew when you threw that jig by that wood structure you were gonna catch one its a given, thats where bass sit to ambush

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Best intro EVER!!!!!!

[@hannahtb12]

Enjoyed this video a lot . I'm 71 now but when I was your age I fished creeks almost ecclusively You never know whats going to be on the end of your line when you reel it in. Keep up the good work. I can't wait until each new video comes out . Swamp Rat

[@jeffnelson9420]

Looks like fun. We posted pics with background and had several Crappie holes ruined...lesson learned the had way. Thanks for sharing.

[@dakapbj]

How about a Camp, Catch and maybe Cook? That place looks awesome for camping and obviously loaded up with potential dinner

[@timgillenwater5989]

Thank you so much for another great video and may the Lord continue to bless you and your channel 🙏

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

That was awesome watching that three pounder swim off.

[@milesruby3271]

Perfect size creek to target smallies in. In the cold months they are super predictable and you know exactly where they will be and how to get them to bite. Low n slow,

[@mikewilhelm6951]

Great video, John! The shifting gravel and silt from flooding is a fisherman's nemesis. Several years ago, my favorite hole on my favorite river disappeared in gravel after a torrential flood. The good news is that same flood gouged out other holes that ultimately held fish. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away!

[@ethanwilson6218]

John = Certified funny guy

[@cowboyfishing38]

Beautiful creek! We are really lucky down here in the southeast part of the country. We have so many small creeks that most people don’t even think about fishing. It’s like our own private fishing expedition every time I go to one. Nice underwater footage too, by the way.

[@jchris3841]

That’s an amazing smallie in any body of water! Beautiful! Like your comment in the beginning about how the lack of proximity made it more special. Nice looking creek.

[@chasebarnes2667]

Trim your weed guard to help with hook ups on a jig. Great content love the videos

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Awesome looking smallmouth Jon!!! Wooooooo weeeeeeeeeee

[@CreekLifeLureCo]

Man that creek was on FIRE! I am addicted to micro fishing ATM but this makes me want to get my UL back out lol. Thank you for sharing as always! God Bless!

[@mattthomen1608]

Finding your own is hands down the best.sharing that spot is giving others a idea of what to look for.these videos are great for explaining how to creek fish! Thx John!

[@byronrhamy1199]

Great intro and music, so keep up the positive vibes, great work...Cold here in Mich, Ionia Mich is cold and flooded right now..Tight linez and God Bless....

[@ericwakeman6665]

Man I live within an hour of some incredible smallmouth fishing but creeks like that make me want to head yer way. Keep ‘em to yourself John half the fun is discovering for yourself.

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

I've caught a lot of fish on a jig. I pretty much always have one tied on.

[@hookedonprjonrojas2314]

The spots you fish are amazing. Thanks for taking us along

[@JWBEATY1012]

" Im going to eat my snack" This reminds me of a policy when i was in the Marines......"Chow is Continuous!" Im so jealous John. Keep it up. God is Great!

[@jayhuber1744]

Another great video John. Nice job on the opening, made me laugh!

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

Thank you for sharing this video with us today John. You catch two big fish for creek sir. That big small mouth plus that big rock bass to they were both big for creek fishing. God bless you and your family.....🙏❤🙏❤🙏😀🙂😊

[@vinceabarca]

Man I completely understand that you gotta do what you gotta do to make a living. But darn it! It's so good to see you finally putting out some actual creek vids! Love your content brother and keep doing what you do!

[@agailframe6590]

Enjoyed your fishing, Dear, looking forward to next time

[@laynebeckmanwright6475]

John! Don’t tease me like that! 😂

[@danielgoggans5119]

Jigging in creeks is my bread and butter

[@Edge21596]

Great video. I do recommend you use a 7ft MH fast action baitcaster ( or spinning reel if you prefer) when throwing jigs just because you have to set the hook hard. You can get away with finesse jigs on a medium rod but with 3/8 oz or 1/2 oz jigs, I strongly recommend the MH rod. And since that area has a lot of rocks, a football jig is a great option.

[@theangleraquarist]

@Straight To The Point Outdoors not really but then again I did watch 1Rod fish a smallie creek with a baitcaster

[@WadeLife]

Great upload John I've only shared special place with like 3 people and so far they've honored not telling anyone...

[@wolfgang2126]

I walk a lot of streams like that, trout fishing. I strongly recommend getting yourself a walking stick. They make crossing the current much easier and safer. I tie it to my belt and let it drift when fishing. Stays out of the way.

[@waterratlyle2590]

Beautiful spot for sure. Got some good fish as well great job.

[@hillbillyohio513]

I felt so pretty for the first 4 or 5 seconds of the video, then reality set in 🤣. Thanks bro I needed that this morning 😂

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

You’re welcome 😊

[@prestonrussell605]

Beautiful fishery and some awesome smallmouth bass!

[@simplemanfishingvideos1395]

OUTSTANDING! Excellent video!

[@mikeboyce584]

Picture a perfect place. That one was IT! Beautiful water and surroundings. Fantastic fish. God sure does things right! Because of you John we got to share it with you.

[@patrickmahoney3479]

Nice video. You can't beat good fishing action like this. I would recommend a 7 foot medium heavy rod for this type of jig fishing (spinning rod).

[@charliestales5504]

Great video, again! Beautiful scenery and it sure makes me homesick!

[@jlmize1507]

Thanx for taking me fishing with you for this episode. Truly enjoy your videos. I had the break-off problem with 8# and 10# fluorocarbon leader, but it stopped when I switched to 12# fluoro leader. Hook-ups increased tremendously. I fish 10# braid with 12# leader for smallmouth. I usually learn something, like I did today. Once again, your content is a Keeper. TLF

[@Mezmo2010]

Looks like a super day, fun stuff. Loved the intro to this one, nice job. Keep em coming.

[@gailreineke7186]

Your videos are always fantastic no matter where you are. My favorite part is the ending where you post scriptures. Thanks for another one !

[@streettrout855]

Another banger hit video from CFA, keep it up John and crew!

[@robertking6865]

That intro was great! And as always, good content!

[@steveboggs9777]

Glad to see you finall6 get back out wading. Love your Kayak adventures, but actually walking a creek looking for the spots and catching fish is what got me hooked on your videos. Yep! You should keep your locations a mystery. It takes away the fun of exploring and trying different and new techniques if everyone wants to copy you. I'm so glad that you keep that as an on going part of your message.

[@joeunger6059]

Enjoy your vids. Here in centeral Mi the ice has just recently come off the lakes, and snowing today. This is a welcomed break

[@davidalley7270]

That trailer is awesome, looks real.

[@mizzle1788]

That's a absolutely awesome spot man and beautiful smallies

[@joshuastout7975]

I really like your channel and if your ever up toward northern middle Tennessee I'd really like to show you a few things about bad fishing in the creek. That's all I do during the summer for the last 25 years. I've learned some things from you but I could really show you a few things for catching the 5 to 6 pounders that are hard to make bite

[@RamonOutdoors]

Amazing place to catch some fish. Great work John!

[@kurtfredregill3324]

Very nice scenery as always , great video nice fish great job

[@patricksherwin7604]

Nothing like putting it all together. Getting that feeling. Wondering how big. Sometimes not knowing what it is. Fresh water my favorite.

[@meleagrisgallapavo]

Great intro! Def made me smile!😀

[@stevebahl6835]

Great video! The creek is awesome looking as well as the fish you caught. That water sure was moving . I'd take a day like that anytime!

[@Kingcanvas95]

I thought you were talking to me, great videos as always. Keep up the good work. God Bless

[@michaelpruitt6828]

I thoroughly enjoy you videos, John and look forward to the scripture at the end! Very encouraging!

[@charlescook1720]

Great job on the catch. Keep on fishing.

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

You are slaying em!

[@upacreekfishin]

Wow. Really good smallie.

[@jeffmiller3411]

There a large smallmouth in places here in Tennessee, that would surprise people. Enjoy your videos

[@MiguelRodriguez-zi4sl]

Always inspired by your content.

[@gregbagwell5543]

I’m about 99% sure you worked on my hvac unit when you lived in Clarksville. I wish I had know you liked to fish, but I would only have slowed you down in your work. I enjoy your video’s, and am glad you’re making a living doing what you love...and that you know you’re blessed in doing so!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

haha, i probably did, did a/c for 8 years in clarksvill

[@billshawhan2656]

Great video John, I love fishing for small mouth bass pound for pound best fighting fish

[@devansantella1259]

These fires have been crazy the pass couple of days was supposed to evacuate insted me and my lady went fishing luckily the fire didn’t come over the mountain gonna do some more fishing today!

[@tonycox8746]

Beautiful creek. I fish some here in Kentucky that look about like that myself. Haven't been able to wade fish since I went 2 weeks ago but I did pretty good then. Hip waders are what I use when the water temp is still pretty cool. Great video! Keep it up!

[@derekfisher8571]

Beautiful creek 👍

[@thatonenathan3991]

Loved the intro

[@muddymooutdoors1261]

Great video dude! Outta come hit Missouri this spring for some creek kayak fishing

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

That current was booking it!!!!

[@joycedimaggio3816]

Great video thanks

[@marthamitchell9452]

No need to share your special spots. You share plenty of the easily accessed and popular spots to keep people busy. Now if were fishing here in your wading shoes right now you would not know if you actually still had toes.😂 We are running high, fast, and cold with snow melt and the weather doesn’t know what season it is. Keeping Tennessee in my prayers with the fire you have going. Far too early for fires like that. Texas too. It’s heartbreaking. Hopefully our summer is smoke free this year.

[@OntheRealFishing]

Best Intro EVER!!

[@MommyOutdoors]

THE INTRO😭😭😂😂🔥🔥🔥

[@scottfrey2710]

I think I caught on to your secret, John..Whenever you cast , and then spin the reel handle and let go of it to freewheel a few more turns, you get a fish to hit! ! I noticed that in your others videos, too.... Guess I have to go public with your secret now!! :-)

[@ronaldshank7589]

I'm seeing some of your previous videos, such as this one...and, boy, it's a beaut! You did really good on catching those Smallies in this video! Sounds like you had a bit of trouble, though.. such as at least a couple of batteries dying on you, and also having your leader snap on ya. I've got a Shakespeare setup with just Power Pro Braided Line (10 Lb. Test), and I have a swivel setup tied to the end of it. I don't use leader lines...but I could easily tie one on, and tie it to the hook-in part of the swivel, if I wanted to. Having a swivel tied to my Power Pro line opens up at least 3 possibilities for me. One is the one that I just described, and another one is just putting a hook on the swivel, with which I can use any type of bait that I want to. The third possibility is just to take a smelled hook that has some pre-tied line, and put it on the swivel, bait up that way, too, and get to fishin'! Have a great evening, Brother John, and God bless you and yours!

[@Pwrcritter]

Nice, waters still pretty cold here in Wv.

[@chadsinclair6872]

Can't wait for it to warm up here a bit and get back to slammin' some fat sallys

[@GeorgiaBassmaster]

Nothing like smallies in a creek 🔥

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

the best

[@rgdayo]

Great video! Careful in that current though. I've really enjoyed seeing the rock bass the last few videos. They're just cool looking, especially that big fat one at the end.

[@davidtrask3640]

No matter if you tell us or not ? It’s beautiful and I’m just along for the ride and God bless you

[@TylerKennedyFishing]

That is a good looking Creek! Solid SmallMouth. Great Video! I want to be like you when I grow up. haha

[@williamschomer9275]

Good morning John! Great video, keep those spots secret, better to explore than being told where to fish! God bless you my friend!

[@brianathern9154]

Very nice adventure John. Worked through the fun initial dinks as we call them, but found some dandy smallies. I've had some frustration fishing heavier jigs on medium spinning gear. You do pretty much have to go medium heavy or baitcaster for the solid hook set. Either way it's a blast and yes I keep most of my stream locations within my circle of buddies only that go with me. Some of them even remove their lures before we walk out in case we're spotted..my brother's line "do your own recon work I'm not advertising". Thanks for sharing brother

[@TimHaunFishing]

I was not emotionally prepared for that intro XD Just some food for thought, I agree with the having gone a little heavier. When fishing jigs it's pretty important to drive that hook through their mouth past the weedguard, especially in heavy current. If you're looking for a Medium heavy that isn't as much of a broom handle, I Love the Dobyn's Siera series.

[@raygissendanner1476]

Very nice creek

[@numerouno4168]

There’s a guy in our area that blew a trophy flathead spot up on KZbin. Filmed all the landmarks to paths and everything. I have fished there since I was a kid …

[@catfish6138]

Probably had my best day of creek smallies yesterday but man I would love to hang into one of those TN beasts!

[@PatrickMarbury]

What a beautiful creek! I’m ready to get out and get knee deep.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yes sir, its getting time

[@GRiZZLYSQUiRREL]

I love your content man. I’m not sure if you’ve ever posted about the topic so feel free to let me know if you have. But if you’ve never made a video on creek fishing gear as in what you’re running have you ever made a video about what all you’re using? I’ve always been a pond hopper for largemouth. Just started creek fishing the last two years and absolutely love it. Just looking for some insight from my favorite creek fishing channel! Tight lines brother 🤘🏻

[@george8214]

Nice video. You need waders!! Your point on naming these creeks in your videos is important. You’re now reaching a large number of folks with your channel and the spots you fish couldn’t take a lot of pressure. I think the way you approach that is appropriate.

[@randyblevins9489]

Nice smallies ! That current was brisk ! I was a little afraid that you might fall or get your feet knocked out from under you. Always be safe, we have a continual need for more videos ! LOL ! If you're down for the count, we all must suffer. LOL ! Randy B.

[@henrykosky3919]

Sweet spots are worth the effort of exploring and finding yourself GREAT VIDEO. PLUS... you already shared what saucy bait you were using!