Fishing A Duck Lure For BIG Bass!

It's a beautiful day for some kayak fishing! This time I brought the duck lure out again to try on some largemouth bass!
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Gear used on this trip:
Lure: Savage Gear 3D Duck 4 1/4" amzn.to/3kdBg7O
Rod: 6'6" MH F St Croix BassX amzn.to/3nBkKk4
Reel: Shimano SLX DC 150 HG amzn.to/3ifTd3l
Line: Power Pro Super Slick V2 30lb amzn.to/3Cm8h8d
Pliers: Umpqua Rivergrip amzn.to/3s2hqPn

[@morethinkingneeded2112]

He's the Bob Ross of fishing. He even has happy little trees in the background.

[@Thomas-pu2qw]

Bob Ross liked fishing

[@jaz12disney]

You mean happy little fish 😉

[@Captainfartpant]

Clever

[@Towner101]

Literally went to the comments to say this. Holy shit, he really is.

[@morethinkingneeded2112]

@@Towner101 There are no mistakes. Just happy accidents.

[@dinahplacido5786]

I've had other BPM baits kzbin.infoUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 before and they've pretty much always came through for me with the suskie smallies here and even with the walleye and pike, but I realized I didn't have an "in-between" pattern so this junebug one fills that role in no problem. it pairs up magnificently with a junebug Zoom Z-craw Jr that was trimmed a couple millimeters before the hook slots and rigged sideways for that fatter panfish side profile while still being a nice'n'compact presentation, a real power-finesse bait. Hell, it was so pretty I even bothered to fotosketch the pic into a watercolor painting image just to show you it's beauty! Even the blades are really well made, sure, they're not of Hildebrandt-level exquisiteness but look at the bead's reflection on the colorado blade, definitely well-made! The only "problem" spot it had was a bald spot in the skirt but it was nothing that I couldn't easily fix with a but of tuggin'n'shiftin' with the strands for a couple of seconds, besides that it is pretty minty!

[@andrewm8598]

Catches more fish with a duck than ive caught all year with every lure.

[@zeelawrence8506]

Is it not motivating and frustrating at the same time watching this.. I feel your pain.. I grind so hard and only pull in pan fish or nothing at all bass under 2 pounds I’m counting as pan fish…like GD this man gives me hope, btw shouts out to MN whooo whoop!

[@jasmijnariel]

You need to fish rivers and lakes, not your bath tub

[@Mr76K1976]

Its where he fishes, thats why... hes casting and retreiving a lure, thats it...they will either bite it or they wont...he has PLENTY of days where he catches little to nothing im sure.. its not like hes going to show a bunch of videos of catching nothing... also having a kayak and actually being on the water instead of shore makes a huge difference... and hes also out there for several hours if not half or the whole day... i sure hope people dont think he was out there for only 14mins and 20secs lol

[@andrewm8598]

Yea for sure. Kayak is definitely my next move fishing the entire shore walking is rough. I mean it was a little exaggeration but if I catch even 1 bass every 3 trips I’m pumped lol.

[@zeelawrence8506]

@@Mr76K1976 facts, well said.💯🪱🐟

[@troyrozeske2557]

I think it's funny that people try to tell Matt how to catch fish!! (you need to slow your retrieve) This dude just casts the lure into their mouths! When you start doing that consistently, then, and only then should anyone be telling him how to catch fish. LMAO.

[@Erin-vu1tt]

I think when Matt drives up in his truck to where he will put his kayak in the water, all the fish already waiting excitedly and wait their turn to get on Matt's line! They tell their friends: "Hey, Matt's here! Let's go have some fun and take a ride on his fishing line!"

[@adamsmith3996]

Totally agree

[@kadertheants7664]

You are the one fishing channel I can watch. You show your appreciation for the fish without screaming about it for 15 minutes and having the fish out of the water till it’s bone dry. In short, you my friend are a creator of quality.

[@Danis46]

Yes this exactly

[@czykrepublic4323]

Every bass fisherman's dream. A lake full of 5 pounders that will bite random animal lures.

[@nameeman1562]

It's what a healthy low-pressure fishery looks like. I bet these big southern reservoirs like Chickamauga, Table Rock, and Lake Fork see more fisherman in a week than a place like this sees all year.

[@nighttracker1472]

@@nameeman1562 even a day

[@czykrepublic4323]

@@nameeman1562 I have a cabin on 200 acre private lake in MN and the bass won't touch a a whopper plopper or buzzbait, let alone the Savage Duck!

[@Jon-zh4fw]

find ponds with no public access and drag a jon boat through the woods to it, they're always the best

[@MrOranck]

@@czykrepublic4323 everything will eat a green trick worm 🤷‍♂️

[@themetamancer7402]

The sound of the cast is so satisfying!

[@longcb1]

What type of reel is it do you know. The rod is a Bass X.

[@yangler9935]

@@longcb1 Shimano Slx DC 150 HG

[@Anthony_RIZZelneck]

I bought the reel yesterday, $189 and worth every penny. I watched ppl fishing with it for a week and sold myself. Try it

[@nickkerr5714]

The DC sound is annoying imo

[@andrewmartin520]

Your videos are great on their own, but they're perhaps even better as a respite from the contrived "enthusiasm" displayed on so many other fishing KZbin channels.

[@Bulletzz303]

Well said

[@SaltySeaCaptain]

Yeah that gets obnoxious. I understand getting excited over a monster fish but I don't ever remember screaming my head off when hooking a big one. Usually just say to myself "oh shit oh shit oh shit."

[@badlyniceness2315]

The fish you catch are fortunate,as you handle them gently and with dignity,thank you for that,from Massachusetts…

[@j0w213]

anyone telling @NDYakAngler what speed or how to fish isn't much of a fisherman... I've logged 1000's of hours for bass alone. This dude is the real deal! Don't question it!! tell me i'm wrong... go!

[@tomtalker2000]

He does have a very "calming voice" about him. Which is nice.

[@jrmellys2870]

I love you Matt!! I hope you and your daughter and wife are doing well. Nothing but love from Colorado, and as always I am so grateful for your peaceful and insightful nature. Truly you are the person I have learned the most from!! Please take care, Tyler

[@fishingforfun9937]

I love how that duck lure just looks way too big…. until you see it dwarfed inside a largemouth’s gaping mouth, lol

[@jimbopetrella]

It’s way to small, open up a bass mouth all the way and add a few inches to that and that’s how big a bass will attack

[@Mass_bigbaits]

Always a good morning when you wake up to a video you can watch while you poop! 😂😂

[@rockraven2159]

Yep

[@rzrselliott]

Yee yee

[@L8terdays]

When I see someone catch as many fish as you do I'll take the retrieval advice. Until then you are the fishing master! You make it look easy and tons of fun. Great videos. Thank you.

[@viperabacillo3068]

I have fished before, I like it but don't love it and don't go regularly,... But watching this channel I can see why people love it and appreciate it more. You got yourself a subscriber.

[@nealscheuermann4938]

It’s the presentation of each fish that makes this guy so great

[@barebowhunter1850]

Marketing 101: The dog doesn’t care if the kibble is shaped like bones, and the fish doesn’t care if the hatchling sized lure has adult mallard plumage.

[@XxsteamerxX]

So funny. I kept hearing Dwight Schrute in my head say "Mallard" in a condescending voice every time he said "Duck lure"

[@michaeljordan3084]

Get in my net!” Best NLP approved comment when reeling in a hog. Love how positive and calm, although obviously enthralled in life, great content. Thx for posting and all the hard work.

[@MrMcBroman]

Man you absolutely inspired me to go fishing this summer as much as I could. I've caught dozens of bass and blue gill at my local pond and enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for being such a cool fisher bro and giving the rest of us the inspiration to follow in your footsteps

[@erichutton8411]

the whole approach to this show feels like a PBS special from back in the day.

[@DawsonDude23]

I could re-watch all your topwater videos and will never get bored of them. I've never caught fish on topwater until this year, now its all I'm catching fish on. Thanks a bunch, although they are not tutorials, I'm learning from your videos. Keep up the awesome work!

[@hellogg9300]

His voice is so calming though doesent talk fast and confuse no large dubstep intro. Keep up the good work. Love from Canada

[@danielakaddogg]

Yes ,the Bob Ross ,hes so calm n chilled out even wen he hooks on ,calm!Great angler i must say,i bingewatch and go to sleep to NDYak Angler

[@ashw1416]

I just needed to comment and say that I love your videos, they're so calming and relaxing, I've seen all of them and every time I see you upload makes my day infinity better. So thank you, I hope yo continue to do these for as long as you want.

[@narutouchiha5813]

Lina Alevi

[@trevormeredith3709]

Well my day is taking a 15 minute pause, the greatest uploaded.

[@Footyeditz12212]

I love how he just stays calm while reeling the fish and keeps talking lol

[@Truth246]

I love this fishing video whit you Matt , always nice to look 👍 hallo from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@DedicatedAngler]

I bought a kayak because of you and wanted to say thanks. Thanks

[@SavageVoyageur]

Great video once again, thanks Matt. I wish more people made videos like you do. No blasting music, no annoying person going nuts when they catch a fish, no freaking out, just cool calm content.

[@kennethgoin628]

As I sit here watching this video, knowing that spring is coming... it's like taking a valium, just hearing the "Whip Zzzzzzzzz.... of the bait caster. I'm smiling over the anticipation, but relaxed, knowing all good things open water are on their way. Just need a few more weeks!

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Dude it's crazy how regularly bass eat baby ducks!!! Absolute monstas all thru this video 🤘🤘💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@vicmusic5640]

After the week I’ve had, this video popping up was a sheer pleasure. Thank you.

[@SkitterstheMarmot]

These are some of my favorite fishing videos, I like these lures you come up with. Great content, have a good day

[@goozles]

I really like these types of lures, they're very unique!

[@itzpotato6634]

I agree. i love watching his vids!

[@SM-bk4ye]

The Huckleberry?! Do you like your silent buff with the infinite ammo change?

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

I love the videos where he's running something strange

[@goozles]

infinite ammo? the ammo is infinite times infinite! :D

[@freeskier175]

Before the video played, a tampon commercial came on, it gave me an idea for a lure for Matt to try.

[@vintagecrazyjay4970]

Beautiful scenery, looks like you're fishing in a postcard. Nice!

[@loder6179]

i want to fish in a postcard some day

[@PhantaxPlays]

2:50 "Alot of times I'll get people saying you're fishing lures way too fast and whatnot" Imagine being the guy trying to tell the guy you're watching catch 30+ with a duck lure how to fish 🤣

[@Anthony_RIZZelneck]

The Duck Plopper is a Hog magnet 🧲😳

[@patricwagner7147]

Always entertaining to watch your adventures! Ty for sharing!

[@hrds99]

i can watch this guy all day long

[@andrewbosco8267]

BEYOND pumped you started a merch page. Love to support creators such as yourself. Amazing work as always!

[@slattvamp5291]

love this guys channel! hes straight to fishing, no intro. 100% just fishing 😎

[@priceks]

I hadn't even noticed why I liked the videos, but I definitely think not having a 5 minute intro makes it better.

[@batmanforawhile]

Still my favorite fishing channel. If I could have 1/4 the success on top water I’d be a happy man.

[@SuperOlds88]

The best part is you are alone out there, or certainly not many others if any. Nice video.

[@harrygrimley4352]

Damm I need to get out and fish. Thanks for sharing this with us. Would love to get out with you sometime.

[@squatchcountyfishing3596]

That river is so calm and relaxing. Awesome fish too!

[@andrewgraves6778]

By far my favorite KZbin fisherman! He fishes the most peaceful looking places..really makes me want to head north in Michigan and fish lakes like this!

[@TheRiverAddict]

A Thursday upload from the legend? I can dig it

[@lupiaan2021]

Beautiful strikes!! Equally nice video, thanks for having us along!!

[@george8214]

Another great day! No one out on a beautiful lake. I love the way your fish always swim off strong. You’re the king of these novelty-type baits and I think it’s presentation as much as lure choice. Wonderful day on the water!

[@danielakaddogg]

Absolutely love this guys channel ,hes a dam good Angler,but wat draws me in is that clear clean water he fishes where u can visibly see the fish swimming around and to his baits

[@joecalhounschasintailguide6703]

Such an awesome setting. Clear water, lush weed beds, and big bass . All alone, can't beat that. Great video !!!

[@georgecarchedi5732]

It's nice change, from other anglers who shout all the time. Keep it up dude

[@eratinauleenaks2367]

The sound your rig makes on cast is so pleasent

[@FishinFoolsCT]

I don't know why, but I love that shirt. I want one. Awesome job with the duck.

[@hampter4945]

If I ever got sick and was doing make a wish I would literally meet this man and just wanna go fishing with him for a day🙏

[@hambonetvactual]

I would have never thought to throw a duck lure but now after watching I definetly understand why!

[@Road_Rash]

As long as you're catching fish at the rate you're catching them, don't worry about your retrieve, it's obviously working...

[@9321spiderman]

I like the noise the bait caster makes each time you cast

[@vision._]

I could watch this video over and over and it just gets more interesting and better each time

[@antoniomora1255]

September is the month that I like the most for bass. If in addition to that you have an overcast calm day (even better with some occasional light rain) and you are alone in a lake with plenty of nice good sized largies attacking your top water lures then my dear friend you are in Heaven or very close to it. A fishing trip that you ´ll remember during the winter days. The light and the colours and sounds (deer mating season) of the early fall give Nature an unmatched beauty and a somewhat melancholic touch. It is the second time I watch this gorgeous video of yours and I enjoyed it as much as in the first one.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Those are definitely the days you dream of. Not that everytime I watch one of your videos doesn't seem to be one of those days, 4 pound average is hard to do

[@jeffcoffey8970]

These are really great videos. You have some serious skills. Love how you release the fish, super smooth! 👍

[@ralphfiligenzi6180]

This guy is the best fishing guy to watch on KZbin no doubt!

[@leviarmstrong2274]

I think it’s so funny how people try to tell you anything. You’re literally the best lmaoo

[@benjohnson8204]

I love the sound of your cast.

[@robinhoodjones]

Any day on the lake or river with you is a good day!!!

[@amirmikael-sparta3611]

That ducky is lucky! And I'm sure you heard this plenty times already, but you make very peaceful and soothing fishing videos, thank you! Minnesota looks beautiful! God Bless our country 🇺🇸 Bless The LORD.

[@rickfromthecape3135]

The best releases on KZbin

[@codingfromscratch2559]

It's like being there with you... very relaxing. Keep doing it!

[@nashmasterbass126]

Your #1 of all bass/fishing i watch. Thanks

[@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal]

Looks like an awesome lake. Quality fish. Hearing that reel buzzing on every cast soothing sounds. Cheers from North Bay Ontario

[@XxsteamerxX]

I agree. I just got into bait casters myself and many are silent. But some sound great when you cast. When I took my 80yr old dad out a few weeks ago he was still using his spinning rod. He saw me cast that Whopper Plopper across the river and said "whoah! That thing really casts!" It's been great showing some new techniques I learned from others. And he's still learning. Inspires me to never not be learning.

[@GettenanyOutdoorsSportspal]

I thought about doing a video of me using mine the first time. Glad I didn't that would have been a swear infected clip. However I am slowly getting better.

[@bronzebackanglerharden3482]

YOU SHOULD PUT ANOTHER VIDEO ON STRUGGLES OF YAK ANGLER!!!

[@soulabics]

never really care for fishing show back in the day but this is good.

[@kylehawk530]

Keep doing whatever you're doing bro you catch tanks! I look forward to all your content and no matter what you do there will be critics out there. Thank you for producing awesome videos for us to learn from!

[@gloryboundoutdoors974]

Excellent video. I love that type of action. I have been hesitant to purchase some lures like that but I may just bite the bullet and try some. Thanks for letting us come along!

[@Liltimmyjr2010]

You are supposed to be a narrator with that voice also you are the happiest man I have ever seen

[@raymiller633]

Awesome video like usual! Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@brent_levash]

Literally shook my head while watching at 4:20 . How some of those bass strikes can happen that fast blows my mind.

[@kurodamakoto2316]

baked af off edibles got my coffee about to watch this dude crush em

[@bryantdodd6636]

American dream brother 🤘🤘

[@greatplainsman3662]

Wake and bake my friend. 👍

[@iThrow.40]

most fun fishing youtuber to watch straight to the point and no crazy stuff keep, up the good work

[@HawkFishingandOutdoors]

Great vid as always, beautiful fish on topwater, can't beat that!!

[@pokehunter4262]

And ur fricking calm when u catch a fish

[@russellbeyl9415]

Thank you for sharing n uploading these clips. I saw the last duck lure video, you were amazing luring that pike in so close to you before letting it bite. Please keep posting.

[@markg1490]

Wow really nice bass. I saw you posted this earlier this morning and I have been looking forward to watching it all day

[@DanielBoone337]

That 1st bass was crazy I've had reaction strikes before but I don't know if I've ever had one that fast... Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

[@anxietyonline1947]

That cast sound at 5:59 was glorious.

[@cattani5333]

My mouth was watering after seeing that first bass you caught! Beautiful!

[@alexmachan3255]

I don't have much experience with fishing, but it still amazes me how still the fish get once you pick them up.

[@spacelord8499]

Enjoy your videos immensely, so relaxing to watch and learn also.

[@constructexploration7470]

Seeing you catch all the fish youve caught has made want to go to north Dakota after highschool

[@rickburke5185]

I just love your videos. I bought a kayak about twi months ago, and crusing KZbin for information and ideas, I found you. Until this year I have a "boat" but with plans of being a fulltime RVer in a couple years, I wanted a vessel to bring along. Would love to meet you , when I retire, and woould be glad to pay you for a guided trip. Keep on rippin lip.

[@snoopyt05]

Right on time per usual sir 🤝

[@ceesvanderschoot9799]

Man the water u fish in is so nice , never see anything els or hear anything close of human activity , its like a fishersman dream👍

[@zzxxyy22]

Thanks for the show

[@genogeno6643]

Wow that was like a hole in one with that first Bass. Awesome!

[@recordfishhunter9234]

Congrats on your success brother your ability to find good fishing lakes and river spots is top notch. All those years of hard work paying off. You the man brother been enjoying your videos for a couple years now keep em coming good fishing always sincerely Record 🎣

[@americanvarietyoutdoors]

Great quality of bass in that lake. Nice video Matt.

[@BourbonTrailFishing]

The lakes and rivers he fishes are so pretty with clear water.

[@myron6305]

Man that lure just makes that reel sing when you cast it lol