Fishing a TINY Pond HIDDEN in the WOODS!!! (After Historic Flooding!)

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[@frankrosenbloom]

This guy always seems so happy. No profanity, always nice.

[@vrod1136]

Yes it's nice listening to someone who doesn't feel the need to use F---as an adjective.

[@luchpayne4889]

Lol yes, he’s totally making me aware of my potty mouth!! Im gonna consciously try harder not to swear so much!! Gonna be hard working construction

[@billwindham214]

No need to be mad or using profanity when you are doing what you love, fishing. A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work.

[@90lxfox3]

i love how hyped you get over any catch thats how fishing should be just good fun

[@MrGil-yw5gv]

For sure

[@savannahwhite9876]

Absolutely. My brother and I go every chance we get and no matter what size of species, every catch feels like the first time we’ve ever caught anything

[@John-fp6cd]

I agree :)

[@joshhall56]

Yep that’s how it should be I agree man

[@brendaseigler3923]

That's right and this is exactly why I enjoy watching him like I do.

[@yinstar05]

U are one of the few fishing KZbinrs I can actually enjoy watching

[@Unknownbrand]

Nick, you need to use cheap white bread in that minnow trap and you will be amazed! Shout out when you rake them in? hah 👍

[@brendaseigler3923]

Cheese Twisties are better.

[@zacharymcgibbon]

Corn is Nice too

[@jondahmen8668]

Cat or dog food,lasts awhile.

[@patrickowens1993]

Even the most lack luster day fishin beats the best day at the office! Keep up the good work brother. Much love from CO.

[@618Fishing]

I agree! thanks for watching man!

[@snellsnell7490]

I like your quiet sense of humor you’re happy doing what you do and every time you lose a fish I can feel that heart crushing feeling but it doesn’t drive you crazy or make you angry you just go back and try again that’s something to be very admire in you

[@DrCrunkMusic]

Have to admire your commitment man. Living the fishing dream but doing the mileage carrying all your gear and camera equipment, just epic determination, perseverance and great motivation. Pure props man

[@777Yoni]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. I need to go fishing soon.

[@isaiahjohnson8973]

I love how positive this guy is no matter what he’s going throw he always stays so positive 💯 keep up these videos bro💯

[@allenjones1947]

Those "buffalo" were just small common carp. They had some bigger shoulders on them than what I'm used to in ohio though.

[@robnoden]

I was just about to say that

[@nicholaspouliotoutdoors384]

Yeah buffalo have black on them lol

[@Unknownbrand]

@@nicholaspouliotoutdoors384 typically the barbels would be an easier giveaway

[@nicholaspouliotoutdoors384]

@@Unknownbrand ah nive tip I don't catch much carp or buffalo.

[@Unknownbrand]

@@nicholaspouliotoutdoors384 np, the more ya know :D

[@touchthesun2448]

Nick, you have the perfect combination of infectious optimism, personality and good natured outlook. I love how well informed you are about invasive species. Your b-roll shots are delicious and I love your editing. Keep this up and they will put you on TV. see ya later buddy

[@jayp1312]

Us: Hey, he's carrying an aerated bucket! Nick: I release everything. Us: You gotta eat man!

[@owengambo4819]

Great video! Loved the variety of locations and fish. Keep it up Nick!

[@jasonpatterson8091]

Your buffalo at 7:10 and 7:40 were common carp. You can tell the difference for certain because carp have barbels (whiskers) and buffalo don't. They tend to be different colors too, but there is some overlap.

[@hydraxc2478]

Thank you I was going to comment that buy you beat me.

[@firstlightangler6049]

Jason Patterson I thought so.

[@quentinroseboro6821]

Beat me to it

[@kaan-kaant]

In australia it's illegal to throw them back and I just about had an anxiety attack from watching him throw it back in after years of my grandfather drilling into them that you should never let them back into the water once you pull them outh.

[@jj18057]

Holy cow What in the world? Fish on Dang.... Another tiny fish...

[@bucketmouthinc2937]

See ya later buddy

[@crucifiddle]

Love your videos. My favorites are the little ponds and spillways. It's amazing how many great fish are in those things. Please keep it up!😀

[@littleshepherdfarm2128]

My 2 favorite lines as of late...."Fish On!!!...and "See ya later buddy." :)

[@kitanyuyun4272]

Your so awesome with your craft and the way you speak and tell the story it makes the adventure more exciting and interesting keep up the good work man thanks for the vids..

[@CreekLifeLureCo]

Amazing place and an amazing video! Love this kind of fishing, always awesome to find those secluded untouched places to fish! Thanks for the great videos

[@charliegarner395]

“See ya later buddy” 😂 love that

[@professionalidiot1698]

That’s why I bought his see ya later buddy shirt

[@legostarkiller9252]

We need some “fish on” merch! Just discovered your channel. I really enjoy watching your videos!

[@TomAHawk-lb8wk]

Ahsoka Tano plenty of that already. It’s a popular saying. I’ve seen a lot in Michigan where we steelhead fish.

[@EasyModeFishing]

That pond doesn’t look tiny to me lol

[@antonybrown432]

That is the best kind of fishing ever going somewhere with nobody ever go you never know what you may catch that is fishing

[@roadvoyagerlife1759]

You do a great job with your vids, videography and editing! Oh and I like your enthusiasm for the sport of catching as well! Keep 'em coming!

[@SeaYouJimmy77]

"And I lost my piece of bait on the cast" - the last seconds of each video are always the best... :)

[@arcstrider5728]

I like the low key-ness to your videos and fishing style with a quick mix of dope sounds and dope shots from the camera. 👍

[@armandogamboa8506]

i love your videos man! keep up the fantastic work.

[@lexschmidt8471]

He would make a great guide!!I would love to go fishing with him..he should start a guiding gig..if he hasn't already..you make amazing videos..props to you!!

[@cag1763]

Love your tackle set up..monster pole..very cool.

[@williamprentice9539]

I’m a pretty new subscriber. I’m going back, watching all of your old videos too. I really enjoy them, Thanks so much for the content

[@Fox1nDen]

feels so good to catch even a bait fish after a long time with no bites. good video. Lots of hidden ponds in my area but surrounded by deep muck and don't have waders yet. I would explore them but not alone.

[@deangreen7406]

Have you ever tried a roostertail spinner in those small creeks it works great here in bama

[@MrRedforman1]

Roostertails are really good in lakes and small ponds too. They'll catch bass, crappie and bluegills depending on the size of the lure

[@mr.oddball7615]

I have even caught a blue catfish on a rooster tail before here in Texas use them in the river for white bass and stripers

[@zachc808]

Love these videos watch nick become a professional catfish angler 😂

[@westong1763]

I like how he has a boat but chooses to bank fish😂 keep uploading these bangers🔥🔥🔥

[@S2_zens]

Awesome videos keep up the great creative work

[@jkjuger]

Dude you need to put bait (like bread or dog food) in your minnow trap!!!!!!😂

[@mixupvr2502]

Those baits are amazing for big and small fish in the uk . Any their bait u guys could try in America is one which is infinitely popular in the uk where I live . Maggots!! If they sell them in America u guys will have a bait for all fish . Bass bluegill carp crappie will love them. U will pretty much catch every fish u know if with them. Not sea fish though

[@davidst-pierre8972]

he did put earth worm tho

[@homerjrules]

He said he forgot the dog food.

[@rogerrose3885]

I like how you have so much fun just fishing.

[@lestersmith1800]

The style minnow trap you are using is best suited for faster water. Try it with bread as bait. I think you’ll like the results. Love the videos! Keep up the great work.

[@riverrushlow9033]

Im so surprised he didn't catch a PB or a state record in this video LOL

[@reellife5082]

WOW. That was good, bet you laughed so hard at your self.

[@nicholaspouliotoutdoors384]

@@reellife5082 Lmao bro 🤣🤣🤣🔥

[@ennesb.4053]

True though.. These TINY "challenges" become boring. Would love to see something different.

[@bryanauger3365]

- 1mpr3ss1on - if you feel it’s boring to watch , why watch it then ? 😂😂😂

[@user-qv5yu6xo4n]

I love how positive you are and how inspiring you are. You are always happy and have a good attitude about everything. Keep up the good work and FISH ON!!!

[@theoutlaw1518]

I love your fishing videos! You got my subscription! Keep up all the great work man!

[@618Fishing]

thank you i appreciate it!!

[@theoutlaw1518]

No problem, goodluck with all your up coming videos, I’ll be watching all of them and hitting the like button

[@KenMac-ui2vb]

Like your style. Great stuff.

[@philmorecrack3517]

Slamming nice channel cat right now buddy. Watching your channel always makes me want to fish all day

[@binky5747]

When I was young, I used to fish some ugly places. Now that I'm older and have the means, I fish wilderness water, where fish are big and ignorant of lures, thus easy to catch, but I still have good memories of fishing brown backwaters and your videos let me revisit those times, so thanks!

[@jesusisalive3227]

That river boat was very cool!

[@uraclownlol38]

I love your vids they are so exciting

[@618Fishing]

thanks man!

[@sputnut]

Bottom fish with a sliding egg sinker in those little ponds later in the day and you will catch catfish, mostly bullheads. Use corn and get carp. Most bigger fish, catfish at least, will go back into the river before the ponds get cut off. Catfish usually bite best after dark. The one channel cat you caught was awesome. I would have filleted it and fried it up for supper... yummy.

[@jameslang1367]

Love your fishing Channel

[@richardledesma1675]

Put some bait in your trap like even use bread and it’ll catch minnows and bluegills

[@MrRedforman1]

@Matt Otis Pretty much anything will work. I used the same trap with a chicken leg inside and caught a few dozen minnows

[@seancrandall6551]

The CREEPY GHOST BOAT!! Was Cool!!😂😂😂

[@davidscalf1]

Another awesome video

This place is amazing very good for fishing. Congratulations beautiful fish. Hug!!!👍🎣🐟😊

[@618Fishing]

thanks for watching!!

[@skrtgang1026]

Love ur vids bro!

[@mckiller45]

Good job man

[@ThePerfectComboFishing]

Enjoyed the trip. It’s kinda how we are spending the summer. Hit a hole, travel...repeat. Just trying to locate some good bank fishing. 👊🏻

[@jessedavis6156]

Just happened to stumble upon your channel a little while back, took me a few vids to realize you’re in the same area I used to live (from alton) lol small world

[@galaxygoonz6303]

Awesome 🐃 Brotha 😁😎💪🤙👌🙏👍😊

[@sk_wdr]

u aswome man 😍keep it up👍

[@Jake-ij2de]

Not really keen on pont/river fishing but this video makes me want to get back into it ✊🏽

[@jackbryant8116]

Love ur vids man pls keep them up

[@MTPatriot1787]

I love your cinematography and energy. Everyone wants to be able to have 2 or 3 vehicles to go fishing in, especially the new ones. lol Either way, the minnow trap doesn't trap fish without bait. That said, FISH ON!

[@livenfree]

Appreciate that he shows his days with few fish. And times with no fish. Though Would like more info teaching on lewer (sp) or bait selctection and preparation.

[@JOELPULIDOespinoza]

Enjoy watching your videos man !!! Some “see ya later buddy” merch would be awesome. ! 😁

[@professionalidiot1698]

He now has see ya later buddy merch

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

Talk about secluded fishing, I never seen another person or fishermen in any of your videos. Nice!

[@calebfriday4449]

Hey homie those were common carp ..... Keep up the great work homie 👍👍

[@jasonsanchez809]

Gotta go to work now, see ya buddy!

[@paulfries8388]

If you want to catch bait fish in a trap, just bait it with bread. It won't last long but gets results. We used to catch kellies in Long Island in a milk bottle (yes they were glass) tied to the end of a string. Caught a ton of bait that way.

[@JimmyDeLocke]

I love these videos

[@nibiru379]

Ooo fish on

[@noonespecific9463]

Very pretty channel cat from the Mississippi , that first little one.

[@CaptainW1nky]

You should do some magnetic fishing in some of those secluded spots. My buddy and I stumbled upon some model t parts while hitting some hidden fishing spots by the observation tower down the road.

[@frankmurillo6034]

Totally love your demeanor. What is your heavy spin and rod set up? Thanks for the insight and all the videos. Stay blessed

[@SDonMega1558]

A bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work right? Hopefully you'll get those bigger bites next time. Keep it up Nick. Always a blast to watch!

[@middlfam]

I like how excited you get. Have you ever thought about using a fish finder castable set up, the kind that links to your phone?

[@madpatriot7464]

Cant crack it out of the park on every trip brother. Still a cool video. New subscriber. 🏞

[@davidkarnas1875]

Nick, I like your videos. You seem to be a good guy. Do you ever get any larger fish? Like the others say, your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@flyinbrianz22]

I, like you, had high hopes with those locations......but its still better than a day at work!

[@618Fishing]

yeah cant argue with that haha

[@johnyoe7674]

Like your videos dude Try a piece of bread in your minnow trap They love It works for me

[@Hookset717]

You really should be taking your deeper with you to these new spots. Cast out and retrieve and look for the Deep holes!

[@grateful7839]

Might try turning your rods backwards when navigating those woods. Like the way you find your own spots. Great enthusiasm.

[@jasonli996]

you always can find a good spot. good v.

[@jakub_chinski]

A couple tips for catfish 1 use panfish cutup or live if live try to do a little smaller also go at night and be pashent you need nerves of steel to catfish also use fresh bait they lime fresh bait alot of people say the stinkier the better but i have had more luck on fresh bait if you are going for blues use shad

[@georgemartinez8496]

Nick 618 you are awesome

[@ML-ks2lj]

Use sliding sinker on the line for finding structure and depth and tie a hook off at the end of the main line with a bobber attached to the hook. Cast and drag and when you feel something catch release the line by hand off your reel to the first eye on the pole (measure from reel to eye on pole beforehand" and count how many times you have to do that before the bobber pokes up and that give you depth and structure

[@therealjakeemmett6915]

I love your videos!!! Any tips for finding secret spots on google earth?

[@Ohhelmno]

I caught my PB after some record floods in South Carolina in like a 30 by 10 foot retention pond that was more weeds than water, surprising the places you can find big fish. I think it may have been connected by a pipe to a bigger lake, though, as it was raised up on a hill above the lake.

[@descheller]

Hey, I recognize those roads!

[@davidpringle8089]

Good old Mississippi river, my favorite fishing place. There are some huge fish in there!

[@brendaseigler3923]

I heard that there are actually gars that are 10- 11 feet long there .

[@davidpringle8089]

@@brendaseigler3923 I've also heard that.

[@charlierose3336]

This do should have a million subscribers no doubt!

[@ronniewall1481]

Nice show. Im near Caddo lake.

[@michaellimsk8513]

Maybe have also the bowfin mud fishes and Alligator gars in bottom of the tiny pond .

[@CurtisMassey]

That very last cast of the episode looks more like the way I fish ;)

[@hungryyeti2548]

My daughter and I love your show dude

[@618Fishing]

thanks i appreciate you guys watching!

[@henrynunn1198]

Hey bro, you need to turn your bait clicker off before you cast your pole.

[@XanderJuhasz]

I know right..burnt out bearings make hanging into a decent fish really suck. Haha.

[@recordquest7988]

Thank God, I'm not the only 1 that noticed...and this went on for a bunch of video's lol

[@Odins_Rebel36]

Thank you I was just about to leave the same comment .... Thank God someone else is paying attention

[@stephenrussell5269]

That 1st place looked SNAKEY as heck, saw you lookibg round lol

[@andrewmorris9280]

Set your minnow trap the night before in a small creek where you can see lots of bait fish and use bread sometimes it's best to leave the trap out of the water because your bait floats and they'll just pick at it through the trap instead of going into the trap

[@bisdakgaming613]

Here in our country we only use fishing bamboo and line and a hook only..😄

[@lucerofam5]

When you hit the like button before he even reaches the pond.....😇👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@jakub_chinski]

Love your vids keep ip the good content also that was a carp not a buffalo

[@jeremybarbary3979]

Looks like just outside of Alton Illinois.