Creek Fishing with a Story from 20 Years ago

Today I fished a creek that i had been wanting to fish for 20 years. This stream was loaded with big creek chubs and longear sunfish. Very interesting day with a unusual fish caught on my underwater camera.
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[@catfish6138]

That little warmouth wins coolest fish of the day award. 😜😁

[@plantsbirdsandnature8783]

I believe that the “mystery” fish was a juvenile chain pickerel. The other possibility would be American pickerel but the subspecies down there would have red fins and they are more of a “swamp fish”. Awesome video! Always love the ultra light fishing

[@PgLangGang]

Agreed👍🏾

[@ldsudduthhanover]

I agree..it was an Esox for sure. Grass Pickerel is possible, but most likely a Chain Pickerel.

[@tomcaldwell5750]

John, I am envious of you, lol. You find so many creeks and enjoy fishing those creek so much. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

[@stonedokie]

Buddies always give me crap for pan fishing all the time but it's a total surprise you never know what colors your gunna see.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

theres so many ways or fish to catch out there, just do what you enjoy doing

[@socalfishingandwildlife788]

Its cool how bodies of water can still be around after 20 years and the differences they can have. Nice video, and big chubs!

[@christopherwood2290]

Great story John. I can still remember my first fishing trips with my friends when I was about ten in 1971. Those kinds of memories never fade.

[@streettrout855]

God bless you John, and the god bless everyone in the comments section.

[@drumavenger83]

See that turtle?! I thought it was a squirrel!! .... one of the funniest things I've heard today. Lol

[@mikemiddlebrook416]

Nice that you fished in the creek were you fished 20 years ago. That was a fun fishing time. That was a really nice video. Thanks John. 😊

[@christopherwood2290]

The chubs are probably so big because of having no predators in that creek.

[@numbthumbhero8529]

Could you imagine putting a couple 3 pound smallmouth in there? If they didnt die from lowering water levels (my guess as to why no bass) they would be absolute monsters in a year or so. It would be illegal to transport the fish anyhow, but fun to imagine :)

[@peronet73]

I regularly catch chubs and shiners twice that size. Caught one in the last two weeks that weighed 0.70lb! Caught him on a 3.5 size Joe’s Flies spinner that I was tossing for smallies!

[@dlx92]

Ive caught bass ,saugeye and catfish with chubs great live or cut bait

[@patrickhartman6818]

John you know as well as I do the main thing is just to get away from everything and have some fun I enjoyed your program I believe you enjoyed doing it

[@RamosOutdoors]

I need to start searching for creeks.

[@themadcatter5849]

I got furloughed from the railroad and decided to use the time wisely and start fishing with my dad again. I was gone so much. People think trains just get in the way but we have families we don’t see much. We know hotel staff more than relatives. Thanks for the videos John! They are instrumental in me finding my old passion.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

hope you enjoy your time off

[@YTfishingChannel]

👍👍👍 Good morning my frends🙏🙏

[@skiprocker5751]

John your enthusiasm for catching anything is absolutely refreshing. The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God won't protect you.

[@markbrooks5278]

Oh man i have so many memories of the little sugar creek behind our house ,you could catch bass, catfish ,,big perch and goggle eyes we call them here, you all call them rock bass,,,thank you so much flr sharing

[@petekbleeepingaustralia8720]

Creeky nice 👍 you stuck with what you loved 🐟🎣 fishing

[@bradbuster5735]

Hey John, you mentioned wanting to get something to keep track of how far you have walked. I use the OnX app on my phone and it's pretty good. It will tell you how far you walked, show exactly where you walked and show you the owners of every piece of property. You can either get it for your state or for every state. It's great for deer hunting as well because you can mark trails, stand locations, bedding areas etc... I highly recommend it.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

ill check into it

[@tomfisher2103]

Nice little creek, looks like fun, when you get into some chubs they go after everything. That last fish that took a swipe at your lure looked like a Grass Pickeral, pretty cool stuff.

[@sammarkey672]

Grass pike or some type of chain pickerel is my guess

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

thanks

[@sammarkey672]

@@CreekFishingAdventures thanks for your awesome channel!

[@justinspringfield7856]

Nope, Log Perch!

[@sammarkey672]

@@justinspringfield7856 The mouth is way too big for a Logperch, although I can see why you might think that it is.

[@RobBassMaster]

Definitely, a nice looking creek to fish ultralight... those creek chubs were plentiful. Blessings, John!

[@MrBeeznutz]

them male Longears were amazing and colorful, and the mystery fish looks just like a grass pickerel, we actually keep one of those in an aquarium,, and man I would love to find some longears like that, the waterways around here are dominated by bluegill.

[@dillandrews7687]

Jon, that creek you used to fish reminded me of a creek l used to fish 45 years ago.It had lots of creek chubs, green Sunfish and amazingly lots of American Eels.l loved catching the eels.They really fought hard.

[@christopherjames9843]

Eels are the best striper bait.

[@charlieshell5231]

Some of the best fishing I've done has been out of little creeks.

[@kenjohnson5498]

It always amazed me how colorful the fish were in the creeks in Tn.

[@reelfishinggains9673]

I plan on visiting a creek from my youth here in the next couple weeks. The creek meant a lot to me growing up so it's going to be interesting fishing it again. It's been over 25 years since I last did. Even if I don't catch anything, the memories walking it will be worth the trip alone. Can't wait!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yeah i know it will be fun no matter what happens

[@carltonphelps8088]

That's a beautiful area.

[@silksmoothw]

This is why you have the Best Fishing Channel hands down! Salute to you good sir!

[@christopherwood2290]

One time I was fishing a pond about 5 am. Saw this huge glowing thing rise to the surface. It was a huge snapping turtle somebody had painted fluorescent orange with spray paint I am guessing.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

What? That's crazy.

[@christopherwood2290]

@@ShowMeCreeks It was. But stuff like that went on in the 1970's.

[@want2boutdoors274]

Now you know where to get excellent catfish bait

[@darrellmartin5753]

Super beautiful creek. Amazing shiners adn chubs.

[@debio1135]

Chubby little chub chubs fished from in the creek... if I catch enough of you I can eat into next week. Chubs are edible, if small, but in this creek, with so many, nice meals they would make. Those are gorgeous sunfish (long ears, bluegills, etc.)

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Huge creek chubs. Beautiful spot. Those chubs are hard to hold. Lol

[@BigGreazyPorkSamich]

AMEN! That creek looked fishy! About 25 of those creek chubs would be nice in a Flathead or a Walleye spot. That fish with the fork tail may have been a rare type of shinner!

[@stevestanley5183]

Thanks for sharing. I fished yesterday with my son and grandson. We had a good time an got to try the hellgramite lure along with trout magnets, they worked good for a hot day in the 90s.

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

I could only imagine how furious the bite would be using mini trout magnets lol

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i had to cut out about a dozen more chubs from the video, you could have caught 500 fish with those tiny ones

[@kurtfredregill3324]

Nice scenery and nice that the Creek is still there very clear always great catching any fish that often great video keep it going

[@gtoutdoorexcursions2938]

Gotten into the chubs before but never a creek where it's the main species caught. Definitely looked like a fun creek and a good way to spend the afternoon!

[@michaelbarnett2527]

I fished way up a creek once in Madison county NC. I think it was called bear creek .ALL I caught was chubs. Pretty little creek though.

[@TimHaunFishing]

I'm loving the use of underwater footage.

[@joeyy9499]

Best all around bait the creek chub! I love goin out and catching them then heading to the lake. Great video!

[@casucasueq4479]

Me binge watching your creek videos has warped my KZbin advertisements algorithm. Now I keep getting fishing equipment adds :)

[@michaelpaparelli3227]

Love healthy CHUBS!!!🤣🤣

[@bige5838]

Reliving your childhood I remember catching Chubs and sunfish when I was a kid and loved it good video

[@michaellee9883]

This is a great video. It is amazing to see how many divergent species of fish are located in one small creek. The green sunfish at six minutes was an impressive fish!

[@jebuscruz6480]

Love those little pan assassins. I get tons of crappie on them.

[@joshuawilson8182]

That's cool. The little fish 🐟 looks like a Pike or pickerel. Awesome video 🤙

[@traxxasandlosirc172]

Nice

[@traxxasandlosirc172]

I love these kinds of videos

[@NaturalFork]

It is interesting you mentioned eco systems changing AND that you caught so many creek chubs. I fished a lot as a kid ... a lot a lot ... never caught a creek chub. Now I fish the same creeks I did 20 years ago and catch them all the time.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

thats interesting

[@underagefisherman6158]

13:28 that might be a pike, lol I’ve never seen one in a creek before

[@dougalexander7204]

Need more of the story. Why did your family live there for only two months? Further, I’m glad you went back twenty years later and fished this creek. As usual, great information on describing the water and fish. I’m not a fisherman in my old age, but watch a couple of your videos each day and throughly enjoy your channel. 🐠 🐟.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

I think that is a grass pickerel. Here in Tennessee we have three species of pike. The Chain Pickerel, the Grass Pickerel-(or Redfin Pickerel), and the Muskellunge. Good little video that depicts creek fishing fun at it's most basic level.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

thanks

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

@@CreekFishingAdventures Your'e welcome. BTW I enjoyed our chat last night.

[@timberryhill658]

Another awesome video brother. So cool to get back to a childhood fishing hole. I truly am thankful that you share your adventures with us. God bless.

[@johnharder5618]

I was looking at those Creek Chubs and all I could think was Bait As I like using the creek chub as bait for catfish , Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike I catch them in a creek not far from my house Then a relaxing afternoon of fishing

[@JamesJones-bl3fo]

I've never used chub for catfish bait do they do really well

[@ShowMeCreeks]

James they do amazing.

[@timgillenwater5989]

Great video and thank you for the scriptures God bless

[@JG-iw8mh]

You finally got me to pass up the lake and pond and go to the creek today and yesterday. I saw chubs that had to be at-least a pound. I thought they were white bass until I got closer.

[@gwynnblade9160]

Believe your mystery fish is a very small chain pickerel! Cool fish, like a more warm water, smaller version of a pike.

[@jdyohe04]

Maybe that creek should be marketed as a world class creek chub fishery.

[@chasestrode]

Tennessee record for a chub is 8oz. From the looks of those, You may have caught it!!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

wow, i didnt realize it was that low, might have to start weighing chubs

[@chasestrode]

Creek Fishing Adventures yeah man those were some toads., upsize the grub just a tad to get those bigger ones.

[@MrJaspermyboy]

Another great video from my favorite creek fisherman.

[@JamesJones-bl3fo]

Man those underwater shots are awesome

[@joshuamcconkeyfishing]

The mystery fish is a grass pickerel. They mostly live in springs that have alot of aquatic vegetation and stable year round temperatures. Not to be confused with chain pickerel which would of had a different design. The duck bill like mouth and placement of dorsal fin plus body shape was a giveway

[@tammykeith5909]

I grew up fishing the little creeks and brooks back home, I didn't know anyone else did it cause everyone laughed at me till I saw your videos , terrorizing minnows is fun and I think a good servival skill.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

haha, its fun to just catch all the little fish

[@jeffnordquist9231]

If you can find what Lake or inlet that creek comes off you probably will find some deeper holes and bigger fish. You can use the shiners and chubs for bait.

[@ycity.music87]

Keep up the great work ain’t nothing like wonderful fishing

[@ahazemy111]

Great vid! This is what I did half the day today! We have one good creek in my area that isn't actually a mud ditch. Out here enjoying it!! Also, I thought I was catching small bass but they're giant creek chubs! Thanks!

[@gagaface26]

This is great. More stories please, man! Such a great combo

[@Allirys]

Amen!

[@tomponsetti3607]

John, once again another great video...while I'm off work right now....I watch your videos everyday...Thanks...best of luck to you!

[@shakeyjake4634]

The thing with small creeks with a big population of creeks chubs is that its hard for other species to establish themselves there. Chubs are pretty opportunistic and love to forage in other fish's spawning beds even their own kind. I do a lot of fishing for them in my back yard with my 2 wt fly rod.

[@Mike.Jones2]

Those little redeyes are good eating

[@651Outdoors]

Im so jealous how clear y'all water is lol. Happy cast's brother!!

[@TheGraytOutdoors]

Always cool visiting your past fishing spots....and just remember, when life gives you creek chubs...make....🤔....make a dam, so those slimy rascals can’t get out. Lol More great video Brother!!

[@Meditation409]

Those creek chubs are excellent Flathead Catfish Bait

[@randallpinkfloyd7225]

Beautiful Long Ears!

[@kevingreen1915]

John, another great video. Inspired me to get out my Ultra light setup with 2# line and have some fun! Thanks

[@ericbritchie]

Chubs are awesome live bait!!!

[@radicalmixproductionsfatso9873]

Wauw men, the longear sunfich is beautiful. like that for my tank. But i'm living in Holland far away from the USA. Nice fishing over there. Keep on going men!!!

[@wayne10161967]

Like your videos. Wondered if there were still people like me that fish little creeks

[@richardcoleman9645]

All those creeks in clarksville tn had those chubs with and without the horns on their heads.

[@dmdale3598]

Creek chub with butter, herbs, wrapped in aluminum foil, thrown straight in camp fire. Best tasting fish, and it's just the lowly creek chub.

[@FishingWithFitz]

If you get down to Central Ga I got a creek you will absolutely love!

[@jayupstateny13650]

I love videos like this. I'm cutting together my video inspired by your $10 Walmart Challenge. I like the mystery fish at the end, maybe a baby pike. That thing was a beast, he didn't care about the bigger fish around him.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

it must of hit my lure 3 or 4 times

[@dannyderriso4982]

Man, you’re sure throwing back a lot of trotline or limbline bait!

[@apocalyptico5092]

Cool creek and nice UL setup!

[@PgLangGang]

CFA I think you should start an aquarium. With a few creek fish . It’d only be appropriate.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i do need to do that

[@PgLangGang]

Creek Fishing Adventures Not only would it be just a dope thing to do, but I’m sure I speak for many other subs/viewers would be all about that.👌🏾✌🏾

[@charlesbrowder8416]

Reminds me of a few years ago when you had like 200 subscribers good stuff them big chubbs was some good bait

[@jimmieevans7175]

Good luck

[@drumavenger83]

I've had a tough year trying for bass out on the lakes, so I've been fishing the local creek to get my mojo back. Its working! Caught small large mouths, red breast, greens, blue gill rock bass and even a chub! Lol keep the videos and scripture coming! God bless and tight lines!!

[@marksanders6403]

That one fish you slowed the video down and asked what it was looks almost like a sauger.....I kind of doubt it is but looked like a baby sauger

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

hmm, didnt think of that

[@hoosierbackoutdoors1237]

All those chubs would make some good catfish bait. Lol

[@juniorsantiago4858]

Man great video you always catch something no matter where u go and you bringing the video to us is a adventure to watch thank you creek fishing

[@roadvoyagerlife1759]

John, download the "Alltrails" app and you can use that for tracking your fishing movement. It will record the track you walked, the distance, the time moving, the total time, you can save pics and notes about the location, wade, etc. I use it and then send a link to my son so he can see where I walked and some of the fish I caught. You could probably even share a screen shot in your vids showing the route you walked (hiding the names/specifics of course!). Let me know if you download and give me your thoughts. Keep the vids coming!

[@N2RI1]

need a basket in those places to keep catches in to be sure there not same fish

[@patriotswillsurvive1893]

Chubby chubs! Great video!

[@danielruprecht8932]

I'd like to see a video explaining the different pan fish. I've always just called them sunnies.

[@jodyely6310]

If you go fishing in Kingsport this fall come on over to Va and I'll turn you on to some trophy walleye on the Clinch and Powell Rivers they're loaded with some great fish.

[@random40s]

Really good video. 👍👍 HUGE chubs

[@Legallyblindoutdoors]

Really nice underwater shots