Exploring And Backpack Fishing State Park Lakes

I spend a spring day hiking through the woods, exploring and fishing several lakes for panfish.
Gear used:
Rod: Eagle Claw Pack-It amzn.to/3v4evGl
Lure: Nikko stonefly amzn.to/2SU2ODW
Reel: Piscifun ICX 5
LIne: 6lb Trilene mono

[@gunnerwiginton4743]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate NDYAK for being the most real KZbinr out there. No music. No yelling. Just calm fishing content. I love it!

[@Hige-san]

And he doesn't upload exclusively videos where he catches monsters or a ton of fish. He'll still upload a nice relaxing video like this where he doesn't catch much but he still takes us on the journey to see a beautiful area he fishes. I appreciate that.

[@hammerthomas8032]

He is...... Matt "Bob Ross" Nelson!🤣😂🤣

[@hammerthomas8032]

He is...... Matt "Bob Ross" Nelson!🤣😂🤣

[@Underhills]

Preach!

[@sheriffvr2001]

I could not agree more

[@Treeezzz]

Wait. A fishing KZbin video with a cheap Walmart rod that doesn’t have the words ‘Walmart or challenge’ in the title?!?!?! The best

[@blakeclore9495]

Got to love it

[@ThaStavo]

I broke that rod on a huge catfish lol

[@AGuyNamedRicky]

“Won’t see that sitting at home” Me: *Watching from home* 😐

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

🤣😂 I don't think that's what he means 😂😂 It's a joke..I know lol!

[@danwoodruff5155]

THE EAGLE

[@differentfins]

Hahahaha

[@josiahberens9077]

Actually had a bald eagle sitting in the tree in my front yard last week.

[@jamesschnell4919]

Unbelievable how seeing this video popup and the smile that came across my face. There is absolutely NO channel I look forward to seeing as much as this one!

[@chrisheine1139]

You got that right I get so excited when his videos pop up

[@burtgordon4796]

Very good therapy. Today was the first day I fished this year and seeing these videos is always very enjoyable.

[@chuckgoodwish3897]

What a cool dude making this cool video. No flashy and exaggerated talks or movements. Everything is just cool and smooth. What a character!

[@tphvictims5101]

He’s got an impressive playlist. Followed this site for almost 4 years. I’m still amazed.

[@avail657]

@@tphvictims5101 His best was when he caught an absolute brute of a bass on his grandfather’s lure. It was as genuine a video as could be. Just a freakin awesome dude, the world would be a better place if it was filled with guys like this.

[@mtsaaaaaaa]

The Bob Ross of fishing

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

Agree 100% He is definitely one of my favorites.

[@hammerthomas8032]

Watch the one where he catches LMB, PB on g-pas old mouse lure.... best YT fishing video ever!!!

[@rydermiddleton5087]

His voice is so relaxing

[@serigraph73]

Bob Ross-ish

[@dylanmounsey7515]

I think he knows that n kinda milks it 😂but he cool

[@BuckeyeRiver]

@@serigraph73 I was going to post he is the Bob Ross of KZbin fishing, but you beat me to it.

[@Steve-sd7wk]

Most underrated fishing channel on KZbin. Interesting to see how much farther along in spring we are here, the trout are moving on and all I've been catching is rock bass, blue gill and a friggin' gold fish.

[@ndyakangler]

Thanks Steve! This footage is from early last week so the leaves are really starting to come in now. I’d like to go back to some of these spots now that it’s warmed up, unfortunately there’s a lot of wind in the forecast the next week and the pike and catfish are calling me too.

[@jaye.7195]

@@ndyakangler your work is such quality, take all the comments to heart coz this is next level... if you ever come by Sweden ..

[@92Koondog92]

Sitting in my office in the city, and when I watch this video, I can smell the air, feel the grass underfoot, hear the ghosts...It is videos like this that get me through the grind until the weekend. Thank you for what you do, man. Your videos literally make life better, and that isn't something you can say about most of KZbin.

[@wagr9824]

Thank you for taking us along on another wonderful adventure. Definitely the most underrated KZbin channel, don’t understand why you are not already at 1 million subscribers - it will happen.

[@stillwaters1271]

I think everyone agrees, he deserves so many more subscribers, at least 1 mil

[@slevin421]

so true, he really deserves much more!

[@sheriffvr2001]

More like 1 bil

[@hapa9615]

Hello from Norway. Just came home from a fishing trip catching a few brown trouts, next thing I do is watching this. There is no such thing as too much fishing. You make fantastic movies, the best on KZbin!!

[@Kurokyura]

Appreciate the simplicity my friend. You are a humble man.

[@snekheadfishing]

we all love his videos, not because of flashy editing, expensive gear, thumbnails clickbait etc. It's a man who genuinely loves nature and fishing. We like that.

[@josephhutchinson7022]

Thank God you Was able to escape the grasp of that ghost tree 👻. Lmbo😂😂😂

[@vodkalima]

Thank you for bringing us along, always a pleasure to see your videos

[@armandorjusino]

The scenery plus the peace and quiet alone was well worth the effort, nothing beats a good old nature walk in the woods, add some fishing and you have a perfect day, I loved the ghost tree part, ty very much for sharing.

[@rachelfoster7626]

You should had posted a warning at the beginning...I was NOT ready for the Ghost Tree!

[@MrZezegarpanen]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@samhalbach5633]

I actually smiled when I saw this notification

[@josephrottman4057]

yup!!

[@deathsnitemaresinfullust2269]

Haa. I we all do. 😄👍

[@landondarjean983]

I already know this is going to be good!

[@cecapfishing9882]

How beautiful can nature be?! Thanks for taking us along!

[@harrygrimley4352]

Thanks for sharing this with us. A lovely walk in the woods. A bad day of fishing is still a good day.

[@batmanforawhile]

It was a pleasure to come along with you.

[@perryj8850]

You're so lucky to live in such a beautiful area. So many places for quality fishing.

[@cgandy2]

Matt, the scenery through that park is amazing! Even though the fishing was not great, I feel like I got to walk through that beautiful park along with you. Thanks, man.

[@ndyakangler]

Thanks! With the fishing being slow I debated just hitting delete on the footage from this trip, but it was so pretty out there I decided to make a video out of it anyway.

[@davidruiz3379]

Gotta appreciate the mighty bluegill. Bound to catch them almost anywhere. Another dope video!

[@scvcnnah]

The only fisherman on KZbin I can stand

[@ronaldkulas5748]

I remember exploring and fishing from shore a lot in my life up into my 30's. That was almost 40 years ago. This brought back good memories. I used to catch a lot of crappies from shore this time of year. Thanks for the video.

[@allanulen3809]

Hey Matt, thanks to watching your videos my wife and i both bought kayaks this year. just waiting for a little warmer weather. but till then we took our boat out and after watching you i knew that a spot looked good. and sure enough i got 3 largies and my wife got one. all released as season doesn't start here in mich til the 23rd of may. besides they were too small. but it was fun to catch. thanks again. sorry post is so long

[@josephrottman4057]

Lunch time and a new NDYakAngler video.....PERFECT!

[@carolu9062]

My late father who loved to fish always said "At least you got some of the stink blown off." Thanks for the beautiful scenery and nice hike.

[@charlessmith6917]

This man is the Bob Ross of bass fishing.

[@English_MoFo]

I've got the Kastking telescopic 7'8" mh fast action with a Shimano SLX DC, the 30lb braid and the 20lb Fluorocarbon leader & I bought the green 8" snake 🐍 lure for giggles 😃 All I need now are your river & lakes in Florida. Keep up the good work.

[@markinnis8404]

Those little fish are beautiful!! I'm not sure that rod and reel setup can reel In much bigger!!😂😂 Looks like fun!

[@labtrainer09]

Thanks for letting us take a walk-and wet a line-with you, Matt. It was a beautiful spring day in some nice country.

[@mesk412]

Nice to see NDYak do a little bank fishing. Great video. Beautiful surroundings

[@Superhrnet]

Did something similar just last week, flew into my childhood town, took a tiny telescopic rod, brought up small Rock and Smallmouth bass from my childhood river. Super nostalgic.

[@peterher3791]

This is probably one of three fishing channels I still watch and look forward to every upload. I found myself constantly going back and watching your old videos too. Looking forward to the next video!

[@mikerogers384]

What an amazing way to spend a day! My 5 year old son loves to watch your video's with me. We live in a bush village in Western Alaska and have been binge watching your videos until we can get out on our own.

[@IGrocker]

I have that rod/reel combo and completely agree. I used the reel once before replacing it. It’s really handy to keep in the back of my Jeep when it’s still a little too cool to have the kayak out

[@ohitsyang]

The Bob Ross of Fishing uploads a video once again!

[@clintpark1578]

just a normal man enjoying the outdoors. love the videos and the different styles you use for videos

[@fysf8878]

His videos bring me so much joy

[@allenpaterson-ly5pi]

I love your show. It would be interesting if you were to tag the fish you catch,,, just to see how often the same fish bite. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@gloryboundoutdoors974]

That pretty much sums up my early spring around here. Lol. I do a ton of hiking and fishing in our wildlife refuge and I get skunked a lot early in the year. Things have warmed up here in southern Oklahoma and I can actually catch some fish! Glad to see that even great fishermen like you struggle from time to time. Enjoyed the video!

[@alexfamily10]

Even though you didn’t catch much the vid was very entertaining. Good job sir👌👍

[@Csteph205]

I grew up just a couple of miles from this particular state park.......I’ve explored every inch of it.....so peaceful this time of year. It was cool seeing your day in the park and recognizing the same spots.

[@chubbrock659]

I could really feel your terror on the ghost trees. Totally freaked me out man.

[@slevin421]

what a beautiful area... i understand why he likes to hike there so much.

[@robbertstatema5016]

Nothing more relaxed than your videos. Can wait to see the next one!!

[@dalesheath8370]

Hi im in the uk got into watching you a while ago Matt and agree with other comments that i now so look foward to your videos. Hope all goes well with your new life.

[@frankieelder3210]

New life?

[@terryemery7839]

Matt: Love your content. I fish vicariously through you. Unfortunately, because of rheumatoid arthritis, can no longer fish. From Ontario, (currently living in Tennessee) and spent most of life fishing northern Ontario lakes. My PB for largemouth is 7lb. 11oz. PB for smallmouth is 6lb. 4oz. and primarily did evening fishing using top water (hula popper). Wish I was able to join you some day.

[@robsteele1204]

Perfect spot a mountain bike

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

It's all about the adventure, and the frosty beverages after LOL glad you took us alone on this trip

[@vajiia]

i have just decided this man is a national treasure

[@debh9328]

I enjoyed it. Remember, A bad day of fishing is always better than a good day of work!

[@Erin-vu1tt]

That was super cool Matt! 😎 We saw an eagle, got scared of a ghost tree, And caught a few little cuties. 🐠🐠🐠 The hike was beautiful. 😯 So relaxing. 😊 That was fun! Thank you for bringing us along. 👍 Love from Cali 💕

[@jasonovens4932]

He’s like the Bob Ross of fishing. Love the Chanel, keep up the solid work!

[@ricardochong6834]

Refreshing realism. Love it.

[@jimmydeett12]

I watched this at midnight, the ghost tree sure did scare me!

[@lastminutejoe]

keep wandering round the woods and what not, youll show your new baby all the good spots im sure, love your videos man, keep it up

[@searchingfor6thgear44]

Growing up in PA in the 60s-70s, there was only one nesting pair of bald eagles in the entire state. They've made a remarkable comeback. Still, my heart skips a beat when I see one.

[@troykoons8031]

I backpack fish often. Definitely use something to protect the the tip of those collapsible rods because they are very fragile.

[@kennethcrouse6212]

Cannot wait until my son is old enough to take out on a hiking/fishing trip. He’s one now and he tags along. But he’ll be out-fishing me before I know it! We’ll be watching your videos for inspiration here in Ontario! Again, love the channel

[@Silverbuzz]

Great videos! Thanks for making my evenings enjoyable while waiting for spring…

[@DeepFake31]

When he started running from the ghost tree I almost lost it 😂

[@ياإلهي-ص6ظ]

love watching your vids gettin the boys out for a fish this weekend

[@cherokeelaketennessee7895]

Matt, you live in a beautiful place. If the winters weren't so long, I would seriously consider retiring there.

[@CarolinaAnglingCo]

It sure is pretty up there in the spring. Super stoked to see more of the small mouth spawn fishing!

[@stanleyantonson2622]

All below is TRUE & a GREAT fisherman on top of it all!!!!!

[@brianhildebrand6272]

Love going on little back woods adventures, its not always about slamming the big ones!

[@1ManOpFishing]

Love when these guys set up there camera and then walk by it. 😁

[@B1gHagar]

My Dad and his buddies take a hiking trip every spring. He takes one of those every time and has caught fish all over the nation.

[@onepunch9203]

Thanks for sharing this change-of-pace vid. Y'all have so much beautiful natural resource territory up there in the north central part of the country. Very cool! 😎👍🏼

[@nickthepiker]

Great video I love the woods, nothing like hiking and fishing new spots

[@bitefishing]

Telescoping rods are underrated. I have fought in monsters on tiny rods with Spiderwire more times than I can count. Some wise company should send you a higher quality rod to use, but it's cool watching someone try one at all. I use them in my travels quite often. So much so, that I have a set for freshwater and a set for salt.

[@miguelg4556]

Bank fishing at its finest lol. This was great! Beautiful!

[@aitutaki50]

This guy is an absolute classic! And, there was also this kind of weird, eerie vibe, reminiscent of a fishing version of The Blaire Witch Project going on as well...especially with all those still-bare trees he was trudging through, even including a "Ghost Tree"...too bad he didn't hook into a jumbo-sized crappie, or two...I really wanted to see that Walmart Eagle Claw telescopic rod prove its mettle!

[@lukemaunder4839]

As always, thank you my friend.

[@kingtylah1167]

I’ve learned so much from this dude it’s crazy

[@mr.fisher3973]

Those Eagle Claw rods are well worth the money - own a couple myself. Great video!!!

[@aarondavis8224]

You always have great videos. It's beautiful where you live. I would love to see more exploring videos. If there's that many lakes where you live it would be awesome to see you find the hidden spot with monsters living in it

[@scuba6797]

I would have to bring an extra pair of boots/sneakers to wade in that shallow water on a hot day. Another great scenery you brought us to. Keep up the awesome adventures! I love your style of videos!

[@kmcclarney]

I love your videos. I get to see some different type of fishing. Kyle from corpus Christi tx

[@DoubleBogeyBass]

I always carry a collapsible rod with me when I am backpacking, love catching trout in high altitude mountain lakes here in California.

[@MrSjohnson73]

You my friend are just awesome! Love everyone of your videos and always looking forward to your next adventure!

[@chrisheine1139]

Wonderful video looks like a beautiful hike thanks for taking us

[@liljimy1]

Notification gang! Can’t wait to watch this one! Your the man!

[@440-fishermandrock8]

You're

[@paulmaldonato5998]

Nice country you got out there. I swear I saw that ghost tree move while you were running away. Lol. Enjoy.

[@briangilley5093]

All you guys are great. I've missed my whole life picking the wrong friends. Now I'm 65 all alone But hey, I've caught huge ass fish guys.

[@DYang1994]

This was awesome! Not every day is a great day and it's nice to see this type of content.

[@WildLife_Perspective]

I just saw that telescope rod at Walmart and I'm definitely going to pick it up soon.

[@garyrobb8968]

always hit thumbs up even before viewing, best on You Tube

[@cjrfish6067]

Most underrated fisherman on the Tube of You's!!!

[@Boingfish1]

You know your good when folks are get uptight over your episode tardiness. 👍🏼

[@swimbait1]

Some beautiful country. Soon enough the heat will be here, it’s nice to enjoy the cool days.

[@deathsnitemaresinfullust2269]

Wow. 2:04 A place like this in California would have all kinds of people around it no matter what time you show up. I envy other places that haven't clearly been trampled through by people that don't care about how they effect the nature around them. It's Not Everyone, but there are enough of them to leave an Unsavory mark seemingly wherever they go.

[@Erin-vu1tt]

We don't have places like that in California. Because of all the "crappy" (pun intended) people.

[@RyanSkalsky]

I know this park, about an hour from Fargo, ND. It's pretty dead all the time traffic wise, & beautiful in the fall.

[@Marzz_TheSilly_14]

I’m a North Dakota man and I love our scenery and fishing! Me and my daughters fish few times per week

[@Marzz_TheSilly_14]

And good sir glad I found your channel

[@jeffMinnesota952]

Looks like a beautiful day in the woods Matt. I love it when the trees are budding out and all different colors in the spring. Maybe you should have an inflatable kayak?

[@fishing_amy]

Beautiful place

[@tristanwilson4520]

Even if you don't catch much it's still nice to get outside. Keep up the good work with the videos!

[@hotleadquail1115]

I was just looking at a telescope fishing rod 👍🏼👍🏼