HOT and TOUGH Fishing Tournament on Melton Hill

[@chriscasey4980]

Bad day of fishing is better than a day at work.

[@marksimonar1550]

Couldn't agree more bud..

[@07RedoubtGenerals]

So true

[@kangderchannel]

I guess you right 👍

[@chadmccollum2300]

“If your not First, Your last!” Shake and Bake!! Fellowship with fellow anglers is always fun.

[@ADUB1]

Man that was a huge smallie that chased it!

[@robertjanko6709]

likke always: the biggest dont bite!

[@iowajoesoutdoorslifesadven6355]

You inspire me and my 15yr old; we love creek fishing ourselves (we live in Des Moines, Iowa). We actually went yesterday and got 3 nice catfish. We found your channel looking for fishing in Florida and I immediately subscribed. Hope to stop in Tennessee on the way back home. Keep up the good work. God Bless.

[@brianathern9154]

At least you came out of it upright brother. Spent a scorcher Monday morning and I had the headache at noon. Got some hydration and it went away quickly. Yum Dingers and Senko to the rescue but the Beetle Spin bite was on fire for the dinks. Glad you had fun and fellowship. Tight lines

[@stevehogan8829]

Ha, always enjoy your vids. Never think of you as a "tournament" fisherman Think of you as more about relaxing and walking along creeks. Kinda cool watching you fish in the tournaments. Thanks for sharing.

[@ronaldscott5786]

Hey John. I found something interesting on my last outing. The bite was not on so I started experimenting. I took a Nikko leech and hooked it with a Trout Magnet 1/64 oz jig head. When I retrieved it, it swam just a few inches beneath the surface. When I stopped, the leech slowly began to rise to the surface. My original thought was that the light jig head would make the leech slowly sink, but it seems just the opposite happened

[@thecreekcrawler]

The Nikko baits are buoyant so if you have light enough jigheads they should slowly sink or slowly rise! That sounds like a killer combo! Sometimes those fish love a suspending or slowly rising lure!

[@josephrosser4609]

Regardless of your place, I’ll bet you had a great time. I fished yesterday on a small lake near me with my brother. Very hot. But, we caught four nice sized bass and had a great time. Your videos do inspire me to get out.

[@OzarkRiverBanks]

John I was just happy to see you eat something different than Mtn Dew and chips!!

[@alciao3441]

Lol, “there goes my 1/2” upgrade”. Nice vid!

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

I wish you better luck on your next tournament and God bless you and I always enjoy your videos John

[@aaronmccabe5787]

That’s hickory creek where you put in. I fish there alot, a tough place to fish but a great place to catch white bass an skip when the bite it on.

[@andymendez4305]

The dog barks trigger fish bites. Lol that is our good luck sounder.

[@stevehogan8829]

Hey Congrats on your 3. That was tough fishing. I think it's just cool that you are joining the competition. Looked like you had a good time regardless...

[@anastaciolopez1434]

No worries, you will win the next one. And you are winning in the game of life, and what a life it is.

[@josephdill1282]

I was hoping you would get in that tourniment with Justin. although using a bait you're confident in is a normal eaction, I would've liked to see you mix it up. a wacky worm or a crawldad swimbait may have been better. Love ya John

[@chuckdaddyo]

I really like the good Word at the end of your videos.

[@SCUMDOGFISHING]

The Creek Jedi Strikes Again 🤘

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

That was a great video John. Good job man. 👍👍 I laughed while saying "oh no!!" when your last one jumped off the board. It happens. I hold my hand on them. I've only done well in my first tournament I did. Ever since, no good. 🤷‍♂️

[@robertmiller1878]

Hang in there..doing good!!

[@roberthill1400]

Didn’t come in first, didn’t come in last! Still had fun!

[@bushcrafters3909]

Can't believe you let Justin talk you into a tournament ☺️. Good u beat him out at least. Probably felt good to meet up with some fellow fishermen. Good vid

[@timgillenwater5989]

Awsome God bless you and your channel !

[@media1groupDC]

Never up never in! God bless!

[@fishinwithjaylen4720]

You’ll win the next one for shure the best fisherman I know

[@ericharrison8950]

At least when I go out and can't catch anything I don't feel so bad, it even happens to KZbin fisherman! Enjoyable video! God bless!

[@unclej3542]

Oh Lord!

[@christiankell6074]

Well you gave it your all and like always you pushed through....the type of attitude will pay off at some point. God Bless and GO KATS!!!!!!

[@joespafford6499]

At least you're not going back with an empty bag, that's the worst feeling most people

[@spk7816]

gotta love them skinny bass..

[@meleagrisgallapavo]

Love watching that fish come and go over your left shoulder on your intro!😏🤙

[@PgLangGang]

Haha, good eye!

[@theupstateangler]

turtle.

[@meleagrisgallapavo]

I thought turtle at first too but looks more like a fish..how bout river creature!🤔😀

[@marksimonar1550]

What a decent kyack starter kit for that type of fishing ??

[@waterratlyle2590]

Good video sir, hey you didn't have 0 fish to weigh in lol.

[@jackmatthews2840]

Is that the same Melton Hill that Geetar picking catfish Dave fishes is it?

[@lanierkayakbassfishing7950]

nice fishing man

[@IAmDiomondKing]

Me and a buddy are planning a fishing trip to Tennessee in late July any recommendations where to wade or kayak?

[@1Cast1Fish]

Keep at it man

[@steveboggs9777]

May not have been a great day, as I've seen you have, but you still qualified. You weren't last, so that's a positive.

[@johnradice4235]

Nice John GOD bless

[@joekordish658]

still a great video as always

[@TreyTheFisherman]

He’s human after all 😂😂

[@JD-HALL]

Real Deal

[@SK-zy6el]

Sorry, better times to come. That ole full moon will get you every time.

[@Duewester]

5:18 Snack on!

[@marqueandbrandon3249]

Put your net under the head end of your catch board. When the fish flops he’ll drop into the net.

[@jjackomin]

Measurements by digital photo? Is that something new? I can't think of a better C&R method.

[@briansuttles6743]

great video, just being around friends makes it worth it. but don't enter a kayak catfish tourm. that justin is in lol. stay safe.

[@ExplorishingAdventures]

Nice! You like to finish a hard day of fishing with Mexican food....huh....lol

[@jessicacampbell3530]

My Huzbby and I watch your videos all the time. Since you don't really keep the fish why don't you give them to people? Like when you go to the beach. Just a question 🙂🙂

[@leemowers9395]

fun day, in spite of the fishing.

[@louiejordan7625]

Try running your hook thru thr plastic worm about 1 1/2 in and let the worm run up the line i makes your hook come out about where they short bite promise they will bite the hook more

[@countrysiderussell8003]

BOOM bro

[@texascreekcowboy1587]

Yew!

[@kirkdavis2881]

You could have won smallest legal limit

[@calehowe760]

That’s my lake

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i hope you do better than me

[@phetcam9490]

Have you ever won a tournament?

[@CC_Marauder]

Yet another prior made missing post on this video. I periodically look back to see if you replied and when I don't find my post, it irks (time waster). I obviously do not hold you responsible. I just find it curious why certain posts of mine just disappear. Maybe it's my use of certain # (thumbs up) and emojis that trigger big tech? Don't know but letting you know again that it is happening.

[@StumpArchery]

Cool keep the videos coming with you TOURNAMENT.

[@randyblevins9489]

Hard day of fishing, but at least you tried. My daddy always told me that I would never accomplish anything if I didn't at least try ! Making new friends is always good. You've got to come up with a better way to measure your catch without letting them get away !!!! You are a smart man, you can design a new product ... (and market it !) Better luck next time ! All us viewers will be waiting. GOD BLESS.

[@bryanstaten5585]

Maybe a lil help with those fish wanting to jump off the board. Dip your board in the water first, elevate the tail end of the board a little with the bump end down. Try to keep the fish in the water in the net until your ready for the pic, then take it off the hook.

[@mrfurr2397]

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