Do Bass Really Eat Turtles?

Fishing a turtle lure for largemouth bass! It's a perfect day to be out in the kayak on a quiet little lake, lets see if we can catch a few fish!
Gear used on this trip:
Lure: Lunkerhunt Prop Turtle amzn.to/42UZzKY
Rod: St Croix Bass X 6'6" MH F amzn.to/3PuSZHU
Reel: Daiwa Zillion 7.1 amzn.to/3pePniG
Line: Power Pro Super Slick V2 30lb amzn.to/3NJ7jva

[@lowspeedhighdrag566]

I got a 7.2 LB largemouth in ND this late spring from the kayak. I couldn't believe it. Half the reason I decided to try kayak fishing was this channel and I've really come to enjoy it.

[@ndyakangler]

That’s awesome! A 7+ is a monster this far north!

[@bozleyangling]

@@ndyakanglerseriously… i’ll find smallies that big but largies? damn.

[@henryroop3671]

@@bozleyanglingit’s kinda the other way around. Margie’s tend to be much bigger than smallmouth and if you’ve caught a 7 lb smallmouth that is like equivalent to a 12 or 14 lb largie

[@nickwojtow6787]

@@ndyakangler Why is that? Just the cold keeps them from feeding year round?

[@nickwojtow6787]

I know you dont want to disclose where you fish but it would be really cool to know more about the lake your fishing? Size? Public/private? ND or MN? Depth? Fish usually caught? Thanks!!

[@garyconnors2104]

Back cast into another rod; causing the big one to get away by mishandling the net. Now that's real life fishing and I'm glad you showed it. Many content creators would hide the screw-ups which happen to all of us. To your credit, you showed us the screw-ups. The lessons learned are 1) the slightest miscalculation can lead to a screw-up, 2) maintain a sense of humor when a screw-up happens, and 3) screw-ups can happen to the best of us. 😎

[@natesenter5223]

If you don’t screw up atleast once are you really even fishing lol

[@Charactermatters650]

Love your vids - glad you showed what happens to us all - no matter how many years you have been at it.

[@renegademan]

I've got a hollow body frog with the same style propeller feet. It's always catching weeds too, I'm not impressed with it at all.

[@pranalibagde7725]

​@@Charactermatters650🎉🎉😂😂😂2a

[@GamitMayank-md4pl]

​😊

[@OleHickory69]

It’s 9 a.m. just got back from the lake after catching nothing. Finishing my coffee now that I’m home and getting ready to live vicariously through this channel😂

[@773fishing2]

Whenever I have a bad day on the water I can be comforted knowing he's out their slaying pike, muskie, small mouth and largemouth

[@essneaks]

I just started fishing. I haven't been having any luck, so I come jump in the kayak with Matt and have a great time 😂

[@michaelstewart778]

The perfect start to my morning

[@tylercrank7729]

This is what I said in my head as I clicked.

[@BillyBob-jb3yy]

Wish there where lakes like this in ny

[@kevcleanedit4555]

Lmao me to man me to

[@jefebeans1486]

💯

[@bk-lx6cb]

The perfect cap to my night ....... cheers good sir!

[@alexkaalberg1969]

A bass will eat anything it can get in it's mouth. It's really not that complicated at all.

[@bbgunshorts]

Depends on the color but that is very true

[@Kiernan515]

Hey bro thanks for letting us all know

[@user-vm7zf6vh4c]

Sounds like you have some long time experience with that😅

[@bbgunshorts]

Thanks!

[@jasonsmith2439]

They might eat everything but they don’t eat all the time that’s why it’s called fishing. This guy makes it look easy because one he’s a good fisherman and two he has some prime spots. Bass aren’t as easy to catch as most people think and that’s 💯

[@aaronmartin6122]

Back casts into another rod..."Oh, that's awesome". Either you are an editing master or you deserve a medal for not dropping a litany of four letter words! Can't say I've ever kept so calm when it's happened to me

[@smelltheglove2038]

I’m glad he kept it in the video. I was under the impression NDyakangler never made mistakes.

[@ejayman]

@@smelltheglove2038 Agreed, that makes me feel a lot better about some of my blunders!

[@smelltheglove2038]

@@ejayman I chucked a jig into a tree yesterday. Two weeks before that I tied on a brand new 25 dollar swimbait and got it snagged in a fallen tree. Damn lure never touched the water once.

[@ShinyPants05]

@@smelltheglove2038 sendin out my prayers for ya man, good times will come brother ;)

[@smelltheglove2038]

@@ShinyPants05 haha! To be fair to myself, Ive caught four over 4lbs this past week. That’s pretty good for South NJ/SE Pennsylvania.

[@kathryncoker8642]

Thank You!! For showing the tangle with your stored rods! Happens to us infrequently and makes us feel like noobs every time. If it happens to a pro like you then I won’t sweat it anymore😊

[@paullevine1813]

Yea Kathy it's nice to know we aren't the only fishing folks in Kayaks that do that , were all human, pros & amatures have these moments too. LOL We just yell at ourselves & untangle the mess then go back & catch some fish. 🐟🐟

[@Pecanhead]

Hahaha yea that was a great add. Hey cant be the super edit where everything is a win. That shows the humbleness he has. I snickered a little.

[@CPTFiXtion]

He shows his human side from time to time lol

[@jeffking887]

Appreciate the truth in advertising. Proves he is a real fisherman.

[@RojoDelChocolate]

Agreed!

[@williamyoungblood7533]

I'm always impressed how quickly you return the fish to water, so many anglers weigh or check length or take pictures and their fish seem so lethargic upon release. Enjoy the channel.

[@alf3071]

when you catch so many fish it's not a big deal anymore to you

[@timeforachange12]

He's filming so no need to take pictures.

[@deleloucksbest6356]

Ehhhhh you got to make sure your fish is in regulation if you want to keep it.

[@blackline66]

The Bob Ross of fishing. Amazing narration. Thanks for all the videos!

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

Thank you. I've been trying to figure out who he reminds me of 😂 thank you

[@gewglesux]

was thinking the same thing

[@Road_Rash]

Single most common comment on his videos...

[@waltersteffensthezr2man431]

Well said 😂 love this channel 🎉

[@richardmcnamara8530]

Not even close to Bob Ross!,,, Stop!

[@TheBuffaloJetFan]

Havent been able to get on the Kayak in about 6 weeks because we just had a baby. So i throw you on the TV and its almost like i went out myself. Appreciate the content bro.

[@smelltheglove2038]

Man, you better just accept the fact right now you might not be doing much fishing this season.

[@TheBuffaloJetFan]

​@@smelltheglove2038accepted lol

[@smelltheglove2038]

@@TheBuffaloJetFan hahahaha. Congrats by they way. My youngest is 11. Once they get older you can take them with you, and instead of getting yelled at for fishing too much, all of the sudden you’re father of the year for spending so much time with the kids. It’s an investment.

[@Shudaba]

Congratz on the kid! And I'll cast a line for you, because if you're smart, you're only fishing maybe twice this year lol.

[@SkyValleySpaceCadet]

I love watching your fishing trips on the TV when my kids and wife went to bed, helps me relax from the busy day. Absolutely amazing content, and love your calmness and skill

[@pfcsalentine]

I'm so glade you left in the tangle with the other rod. Shows how much even a very experienced fisherman can have funny hang ups.

[@user-xb4ig6sm3i]

A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work. Your videos are the best! So relaxing for me, after a long stressful day of work.

[@kevinsippeljr9984]

Dude you ain't kidding. One of my fav ways to unwind after a stressful day of work.

[@johndrx165]

That tail walk was awesome.

[@paxtonkocher461]

Woke up, chugged water, shower, checked phone, and this gem was in my KZbin feed. Gonna be a good day!

[@r3ynolds_ow581]

17:28 that is the best sight a fisherman can experience. The brief, greenish shine of a monster slurping your bait.

[@waltgr6470]

Matt, watching Mr Bass hit the wacky worm was definitely a highlight of the video.

[@GLepage74]

One of the most interesting lures I’ve seen in some time. Awesome video as usual Matt!

[@michfish5202]

I saw a huge bass probably 6+ pounds grab a big turtle in a pond he held it in his mouth for like 10 seconds then spit it out

[@luketw2818]

Most underrated KZbin fisherman. I learned how to use a spook and whopper plopper in my local river. Been crushing musky and smallmouth for 5 years because of you. Turns out my river is an untouched gem like yours

[@roysaari3028]

I think they would hit a chunk of car tire…I’d like to see that if you get bored!!!! Thanks for taking us along, Matt!!! Can’t beat the wacky rig, though!!!

[@HelloMoto1991]

Ahhh, he reveals his human side and admits he got a little angry for knocking that bass off with his net. Love this channel. Good channel to watch to learn certain techniques with different lures.

[@michaelbrinks8089]

Yup, many narcissistic KZbinrs with big fragile egos wouldn't be able to show themselves losing that fish.

[@jefebeans1486]

You, Richard gene the fishing machine, and BlacktipH are what give me life on YT. God bless you man. ❤️🎣🙏🏼

[@greeneyesfromohio4103]

It’s always funny looking at the top side of lures just like this one….it has a nice and realistic looking shell and all that however the fish doesn’t even see that side 😂

[@bac1308]

First thing a lure has to catch is an angler.

[@hbrianunderwood4946]

That's why it's called fishing and not catching! Great stuff, Matt!

[@earlshannon1048]

As usual Matt your video's are by far the best to watch!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@runnikee6986]

Thanks for not cutting out the “real” moments that most of us experience regularly. It gives me some solace knowing I’m not the only one who has hooked his other rods on a cast.

[@nigelwatson9114]

You inspired me to get into kayak fishing. Just placed my order yesterday for my first kayak. Can’t wait for all the adventures. Love all your videos!!

[@Raventree2002]

I've been watching this channel for awhile now, maybe 3 years, and always like the idea of kayak fishing. Never done it though...until yesterday. Not many fish (1 largemouth, 1 pike, both 14 inches), but it was definitely fun and unique experience for me. Hope to do it some more.

[@SirensOfSEWI]

Your vids are like Saturday morning cartoons for adults. Great way to start the weekend

[@topwaterwes2339]

Only been watching this channel for last few years but it's by far my fav. I luv the glass water bassin vids. Inspired me to get my first kayak last year and i haven't looked back.

[@bruced625]

I did enjoy my day on the lake! Thanks for letting us tag along!👍

[@adammead8197]

Love how you didn't edit out your foul up with other rod behind you! Cheers

[@stormy372]

Hey, I just wanted to share something, I love watching the videos. Me and my grandparents always go for a week trip up to a lake at a camp that we have been going for my entire life and my grandparents lives for 60+ years, and let me say. Watching your videos get's me more and more excited about taking the sportsman fishing boat up there to rip some bass and pike, Either way at all times, love watching the videos. Keep it up, Have a great year:)

[@MarkSmith-gt4kq]

Apparently, Turtles are on the menu! You are my favorite freshwater fisherman video guy. I like Your descriptions of what You are doing and general presentation. Keep em' coming!

[@pigsandapples]

What a stunning place. Thank you so much for taking us there.

[@johnnybee6286]

It's always the one that got away that seeds our obsession to keep searching for that one. Love it man I'm under the same curse. I honestly wouldn't call it a curse but a blessing to appreciate what the wilds of our surroundings can offer. Love the content, keep the line tight!

[@MtnXfreeride]

Cool to hear your thought process as you figure out a new lure.

[@averagedude15]

Mans voice is so soft and calm and its amazing keep up the good work

[@ninjaotb9]

Learn so much from your quiet commentary! TFS 👍🏼😎🎣

[@RadBadFishing]

I did the same back cast mistake last summer but completely snapped my rod sitting behind me, sucked but remained cool and kept fishing. Awesome new video! Much love and respect!

[@marknewell3774]

If you have ever watched a turtle swim, you would see that they do not swim along surface... they will pop up to breathe, but are relatively motionless at that time. They are underwater swimmers. A bass seeing that lure is going to think frog (or small mammal).

[@derekv8534]

Yeah, all the bass see is something alive that fits in it’s mouth. I’ve found a baby turtle in a catfish’s stomach, tho.

[@smelltheglove2038]

That’s not always true. I’ve had baby turtles swim, head out of the water, chasing after top water lures.

[@andybales7318]

How many frogs u see walkin' the dog on top of the water? 😂

[@elementairttv]

Just found your channel, i have to say after watching the high energy fishing channels yours is souch more informative and relaxing as fishing should be!

[@coastercrowd9054]

The literal bob ross of Freshwater. Thank you sir

[@carterrutherford3655]

Love your videos man your fishing is so satisfying to watch

[@samiam4240]

When you're retrieving the lure that's probably the world's fastest turtle...lol

[@michaelm5203]

Some great looking fish. Always a great day when I can watch another one of your videos

[@samwaldroop1792]

Friggin lerge mewth bass there bud. Lol. I’m in the south so I couldn’t resist giving you hell about the accent difference 😂 but dang I love your videos dude. You’re gentle with the fish and you’re just an intelligent angler. Super relaxing to watch. Lotta love from Carolina!

[@solanaceae2069]

There's some trees that were blown down into my favorite bass lake. They've been there for nearly two decades. Right about this time of year they're usually covered with dozens of turtles sunning themselves during the morning to noon hours. Had no idea they were potential bass meals.

[@mattdg1981]

Bass are an amazing fish. They will eat anything they can can fit in their mouths. So much fun. I prefer large mouth to small mouth. Both are alot of fun to catch.

[@RegDudeMan26]

I’d love to see an all time greatest catch compilation!!! I love the way your videos are setup either way though!

[@Oldbasshole]

Awesome suggestion!!

[@thatfishingnoob]

Dude, I hate when I cast into my rods in holders lol. It’s such a bad feeling. Great adventure out there Matt. Looks like it would do pretty well without the stinger hook. That was a funny lure, and you caught some good ones with it.

[@rayhollingsworth2588]

You are an awesome fisherman!! Lots of fun to watch 👍👍

[@collinsaunderson9225]

Thanks for your time and effort on this video

[@Pecanhead]

Absolutely always love the content. watching your stuff always makes me itch to go fishing. i get excited maybe as much as you when i seen the water explode. Thats got to be one of the most fun things to see is the top water explosion of a bass hammering a lure. Im surprised at most of those spots there was no bites. I seen so many fishy spots most are the ones you hit and no bass. I would of bet anything those were a guaranteed spot. Great stuff keep them coming. Much love from Houston,Tx

[@SYDDNOBODY]

Love your content keep it up 👍 your vids for the most part a pretty relaxing to watch

[@316bassin]

Just came back from fishing and now time to relax watching some fishing

[@bsg8761]

Another awesome video. Thanks for making the content you do. Finding your channel was a big inspiration for me to finally pull the trigger to get a kayak to take out on the river nearby. Finally got to go out for the first time today, unfortunately only caught a tree branch this time but it was still a lot of fun and I got back to a new video to watch lol

[@rondillon6746]

Retrieving this lure will take practice. Most turtles aren’t skiing across the top. At least that’s my experience. Beautiful setting, the sounds are amazing. I’m an early bird and there’s nothing like the sounds coming off and around the shoreline. Fantastic video Matt. Continued success !

[@harrygrimley4352]

Nice. I've always wondered. Thank you for sharing this with us

[@lbarcelow_fishing]

Love your vids, keep it up!

[@inspectorbusiness4892]

I enjoy the variety of lures your using. Just proves the action is the enticer.

[@brandonherston]

You caught some good ones today, two nice largemouth smashed adrenaline pumping!!!👊🏿

[@charlesholtsclaw3730]

Caught a smallie last year here in Indiana bad deal hooked him deep so he had so be invited to supper .When I cleaned him he had a small turtle in his gizzard that was still alive. Nursed him back to health and let him go . Turtle bass are scrumptious.

[@Migh7yb00sh]

This is more my type of day… tangled my rods together. Missed the fish/got shook. Wildly try to swing my lure around cause it has weeds (mine come from poor casts though, not because a baby bass got a hold of it) lol 10/10 vid brother. Much love from MN. Me and my 3 sons love your vids. Keep’m coming!

[@jamesmcdermott6934]

Absolutely the best fishin videos!!!

[@stevendufresne9994]

Thanks for the Great Video!!👍👍

[@Deeganmenace]

love your videos it is an inspiration every day

[@MLef111]

Great episode. Keep up the great work.

[@davidhall8874]

I am convinced that you are either the Fred Rodgers or Bob Ross of bait casting. I am leaning toward "The Joy of Fishing!" Welcome to the neighborhood!!

[@allenshander5055]

I always get fish by beaver dams. Love the lunker hunt frog too.

[@jasonsmith2439]

This guy is the Kevin Vandam of kayak’s! One of the best on KZbin! 👍

[@CornOnthecobb-ek3te]

Hey man I have been watching ever since I seen the first duck lure video and I love the videos thanks man

[@user-qu7xu4ep6f]

Seeing the wake coming for my lure is one of the best things in life.

[@banba317]

My uncle Big Al Krieger used to say; "They call it fishing, not catching!" Either way, a beautiful day out on a lake beats working!

[@upallnyte2000]

“Tangled up my turtle”, so many funny thoughts come to mind from hearing that…

[@fishingfreak9618]

Dude your like the Bob Ross of fishing lol ! Thanks for the great videos

[@johnbakken1853]

Your fails make me feel better about my failures. Great content.

[@bobbyswain7049]

I agree with your thoughts on that lure.....nice vid

[@htuckey]

Maybe need to mod the hooks like you do on your frog lures? There was a time when I would have been laughed out of my own boat if I ever pulled something like that out of my tackle box! :-) But I fished with a rough bunch. There was one lure in particular back then, called the Cree Duck. It was a hard bait, just sat on top and swam a straight line when retrieved. I guess it was meant as a joke lure - one of the guys bought one just for amusement, but didn't dare to tie it on. But now, with all the realism possible with the soft plastics, those baits look like they score pretty well. And you still have the best fishing channel on ANYtube! Thank you for that!

[@jeffgardner1187]

I've used the Lunkerhunt frogs. I have two of them. They're good baits but the only problem i have with them is the the trailer hook. They hang up up easily and pick up and drag grass and muck back every cast. But i have caught nice fish with them before. Another good video Matt. Love your videos brother.

[@smoke_da_bare_official5126]

Gotta say just started watching you a few weeks ago already my fav angler on KZbin . You remind me of an outdoors Bob Ross

[@AbaloneRaven904]

idk how else to describe this, but you are the Bob Ross of fishing

[@AbaloneRaven904]

I just saw that someone commented this exact thing on this video already lol

[@ulyssesdavis2717]

When you caught the rod in the back of the kayak, I did the same thing today LOL.

[@dlyall26]

I'm so glad to see I'm not the only one that can be fishing alone and still get tangled up with other poles .

[@seansyria8206]

Love the videos and the knowledge great fisherman always great videos and amazing footage awesome strikes thanks for best fishing videos

[@Trodontay876]

Really enjoy your video's, I just got me one of them lunkerhunt turtle lure and it's fun to fish with also thanks for sharing.

[@JustHelpMeOuT5466]

That bass at 15:00 ouf! what a smash, swallowed !!!

[@dakotahorn9358]

Always enjoy watching you pull them in .. like to see you fish a hollow body frog this time of year , could use some pointers ... Thanks for the video....

[@silkysmooth7900]

Thanks for the Wacky Worm advice. It works great.

[@Somethingsfishy65]

Great video as usual !

[@t3hPoundcake]

What a beautiful lake. I rarely take my yak out now because the only local waterways near me are always packed with bass boats and recreational kayakers. I'd love to have a little secret spot like this to just go out and be alone all day on the lake.

[@waltgr6470]

Matt, thank you for another great video. This is the summer to break 500K subscribers.

[@macmcelroy6165]

or 500K ads lol

[@okayusa6608]

I sunk a Joe's fly in my ear last Saturday about 15 minutes into my trip. When he caught his rod, I had a flashback.

[@tayloralexis1504]

Awesome as always my friend 👊👊

[@timregan1005]

as always thank you for showing the mishaps too like the rods getting tangled. keeps it real, i just spent 10 minutes under a tree trying to figure out all my tangles the other day lol. thank you for the video

[@ndyakangler]

It’s not so bad if you can find a nice spot in the shade to do the untangling!

[@shouger27]

Best fishing channel on KZbin!!

[@cliffcarr3853]

The Best fishing channel on KZbin!!!

[@copw5]

Great video Matt!

[@LilSplash10]

Watching that bite @ 17:30 was dope!

[@1slippery2]

Always a fun day out fishing!