Fishing for BIG Shoal Bass on the Flint River | Field Trips Georgia | Field Trips with Robert Field

In this episode I’m in central Georgia chasing a subspecies of bass only found in 3 rivers in Georgia: the shoal bass. These bass look like a cross between smallmouth and spotted bass, and they’re known for their strong fight in swift current. We land a few MONSTERS.
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[@dylandaniel1201]

Wow. I live in thomaston and stumbled upon this video. Crazy

[@YakFishField]

Such an awesome place to wnjoy the outdoors!

[@dylandaniel1201]

@@YakFishField For sure! I love going there during the summer. Especially to the park to swim, go to the trails, and fish. It was crazy seeing the big rock knowing I've been on it jumping off lol. Beautiful float also

[@cstanley27]

Fields you have to come back when its summer...great day fishing but this much better early summer

[@YakFishField]

I was pretty happy with the results

[@RadReelingFishing]

Those are beautiful bass. I've been watching your channel for a while. It was a nice change to see you out of the yak and slipping around in the mud. Another great video Robert. Thanks for taking us along. Catch you on the next one!

[@YakFishField]

Hahaha as I travel the country, I think there will be more and more fishing outside of the kayaks. Some areas and some fisheries just lend themselves better to bank fishing or boat fishing or whatever. I'll adapt where I need to to give myself the best shot at whatevre fish I'm chasing!

[@Outdoorsweekly]

Awesome video! Love your channel

[@joshtenney8979]

You held that poor little fish for that whole conversation lol awesome video. Didn't know that fish existed

[@YakFishField]

They swam off just fine!

[@idl3john2]

I live ten minutes from Sprewell Bluff. Amazing place. The Flint River is a gem in central GA

[@YakFishField]

SUCH a hidden gem

[@retnav92]

Nice catches! If it were me I never would have caught them, 'cause after seeing the snake I would have gone back to the kayak and got back on the water, lol. Looking fwd to the next episode. 👍

[@YakFishField]

Hahaha it definitely crossed my mind. It was worth the risk though!

Beautiful *Fishing* Fisherman Congratulations!👍🎣🐠

[@YakFishField]

Thanks!

[@ShootFishLife]

That place looks beautiful!

[@YakFishField]

It absolutely is man!

[@YakMotley]

Sweet video!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks bro!

[@7citiesfishing]

great video and some solid bass!!!

[@YakFishField]

Yeah man, we got on em! It's an awesome river.

[@Popesmokes1]

Man, Robert you get laughing every time with your enthusiasm for fish. I’m going to head out this weekend with some brand new crawfish traps and rods see if I can catch something fun. Great video as usual!

[@YakFishField]

Haha thanks man! And that sounds like a blast. Good luck!

[@chrisb4040]

killer video man! Always look forward to see the new areas and fish

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Chris! I'm definitely having fun exploring these areas.

[@sstig13]

So cool man! Those shoalies are beautiful fish man! Your RV looks awesome too. Looking forward to more videos.

[@YakFishField]

They really are beautiful! New vids every Tuesday at 6:00pm EST

[@johnbroadwell2603]

I fished alot on the Flint, mostly at Flat Shoals and Dripping Rock. If you like this area thank then Gov Carter for requesting the Corp of Eng to stop the building of a dam at Spewell Bluff, if you fish there try using a lure that imitates a crawfish, I always found them in their stomachs when cleaning those small mouths... and the red belly bream are great there also especially with a flyrod..

[@YakFishField]

Beautiful river

[@flysubcompact]

All I can say is "Damn a trout!" :)

[@markwelch7125]

Great video Man as usual, still hooked on the Pensacola footage

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Mark. Pensacola was SUCH a rad place to fish!

[@paullopes6236]

Another great episode brother! Definitely looked like a lot of fun except for all the “ouchies” #YouTheManRobert!! 🙌🙌

[@YakFishField]

Hahah it was a blast bro! Such a cool river.

[@calebcantshred]

I saw you riding through! Barely caught the print on your trailer, but glad to have come across it again!

[@Vitalsyne]

I was waiting for the BIG snake pic! You are livin' the dream!

[@YakFishField]

We didn't follow it for a closer look, haha.

[@joshwhitmire8580]

Awesome video Robert! I stayed at sprewell bluff and fished the flint for the first time a few weeks ago. It's a cool place I can't wait to get back there and catch more shoal bass!

[@YakFishField]

It's such an awesome place, isn't it?? I'll definitely be back.

[@patrickconnors8403]

Wow, Robert, that first one was huge, pretty color.

[@YakFishField]

Yeah they have such pretty patterns!

[@Jacob-lw8km]

Sweet fish Rob! Awesome looking spot too.

[@YakFishField]

It's definitely an awesome spot! Had a blast up there.

[@RodNPaddle]

Great looking place, I am definitely adding it to my "next time I am in the US" list. I think it is really good how you try to showcase the area you are in. Great job mate.

[@YakFishField]

Glad you enjoyed it, and definitely worth a visit!

[@shawnmcmurray2607]

Amazing info on this video, thanks so much. Would love to chase down some of those bass.

[@georgiabuoy567]

"Thanks for watching and Catch me on the next Field Trip". Nice video.

[@YakFishField]

That’s solid. Thanks Georgia!

[@orlandomartinez4031]

Lol catch you on the next one . Great video thanks for sharing

[@YakFishField]

Haha thanks Orlando!

[@michaelc5369]

I’ll be HOOKING up with you later. 😂 love the videos

[@YakFishField]

Haha thanks Michael!

[@yangjianhunt]

Beautiful!

[@YakFishField]

Yes it is!

[@crystalriversportfishing2803]

Great video and beautiful fish man!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Cap’n!

[@YakinwithJack]

Stud bass those were some fatties that river looked a blast to kayak great video brother 🤙🏽

[@YakFishField]

It's an awesome place and those fish are fun!

[@lookin2kayakandbike664]

What a good day of fishing. Cool fishery too.

[@YakFishField]

It was tough at first but we figured em out! Beautiful area and a fun day.

[@lookin2kayakandbike664]

Robert Field your a pro dude. Always making it look easy. But, you can keep the snake. I’m good... 😂

[@MackinNC1]

Nice , got my First Shoalie a few years Back

[@YakFishField]

Heck yeah, super fun fish!

[@austinzee55]

Shoal bass are a great catch, and always fun. That sprewell to 36 float is overfished, but otherwise, anything south of it is very nice fishing. Loved the video, a good perspective on a beautiful river!

[@YakFishField]

They’re a special fish!

[@coopw101]

dude thats fishin .man those where some sweet fish . thanks for takin us to some more killer fishin spots. Awesome as usual .Peace and be safe out there.

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Coop! Glad you enjoyed it

[@mstrgraff]

Great episode! Some nice fish. Also agree with others below I woulda seen that snake and high tailed it outta there! Keep it up.

[@YakFishField]

Yeahhhh my head was definitely on a swivel after that!

[@eileenpetralia1826]

I love to see all of the gorgeous places you fish, the great people you meet, and all of the techniques for catching tons of different fish. I do have a hard time watching those fish out of the water for such a long time though. Any chance you could get them in a net and keep them in the water while you show them to us?

[@YakFishField]

That is good feedback, I'll try to be more conscious of that going forward.

[@thisajim]

Looks beautiful! I just did a float on the Buffalo National River down in Arkansas two weeks ago. That needs to be on your list of places to fish!

[@YakFishField]

I definitely want to hit the Buffalo one day! I'll be in Arkansas next spring.

[@thisajim]

You definitely want to do at least 2 days on the Buffalo. The northern half of the river is more rapids and the fishing isn’t as good but it’s absolutely beautiful. Towards the middle of the river the fishing picks up. It’s a great smallmouth river!

[@misfit13actual86]

Welcome back from Panama brotha! And just think, you thought you left the snakes behind.. that's crazy you ran into one in that weather. Epic as always!

[@YakFishField]

Haha yeah man I was like "Shane don't be ridiculous, it's way too cold for snakes." Apparently not...

[@scottestokes]

I’ll be there this weekend to kayak fish for a bachelor party! I’m so pumped!!

[@YakFishField]

Niiiice, you're gonna love it!

[@davycrockett3230]

Beautiful fish

[@YakFishField]

Yes they are

[@moneypenny7613]

Great show even though I'm a couple years late watching this 1. These have kept me Entertained while I am cooped up. Last time I went fishing I stepped in between 2 big rocks and fell over breaking my leg very badly, so you made me feel a little better when you actually fell in the dirt lol sorry. But you have definitely kept me entertained while I have been on lockdown with my leg in the air. Thank you for that😁 I sure wish me and my kayak could go fishing with you

[@YakFishField]

Glad I can help! Here’s to a speedy recovery 🙏🏼

[@moneypenny7613]

@@YakFishField aw thankyou ❤❤😁

[@moneypenny7613]

@@YakFishField your shows are so much fun,I almost feel like I'm there. You are quite the fisherman and great kayak skills.. Maybe some day you come to Washington state👍

[@cameronlaing261]

Love your vidios you inspire me alot!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks man, so glad to hear it!

[@coreybridges2495]

Great video! You fishing in my town man grew up on the flint river !

[@YakFishField]

Nice dude! Awesome place to fish

[@patrickconnors8403]

I had to laugh about the snakes, carry my tongs all the time here in Arizona and part of my job is retrieving rattlers... it's kind of fun, lol.

[@YakFishField]

Ummm yeah, count me out for the snake roundups brother! Haha

[@themn04]

Where's the next location? We got some monsters up here in NC on the Catawba river and lake Norman! Awesome videos man and good luck with the outro message.

[@YakFishField]

So these episodes all run a bit behind as I need time to edit them, but I already hit the Catawba, the Broad and Lake Wylie. Those episodes will be coming soon!

[@HoodN98]

Going to do the same exact trip tomorrow. Bluff to 36. I live a couple towns over and we do alot of river fishing

[@YakFishField]

Super cool stretch

[@Awhite0911]

Great video bro was just there for three river throwdown you are 100% right about the camp ground

[@YakFishField]

I heard you got your first shoalie man, congrats! Super fun fish and such a rad river.

[@Awhite0911]

Robert Field thanks brother they are great fish awesome fishery will be down there next year

[@jackryandrake8490]

Love the bass trips. Same thing happened to me, I lost a 4lber ;but, on a buzzbait.

[@YakFishField]

Shane said the buzzbait was great out there but we didn't have any luck on it! I think Shane got one small fish on it, that's it.

[@jasonfrench6220]

The whopper popper will kill it out there

[@YakFishField]

Yep I think it would!

[@bradydegrasse]

Wow, Nice vid and what a cool life! I came across this while researching shoal bass fishing on the Chipola river here in NW Florida, which FWC touts as the only pure strain species left. I guess it's the only one you missed before leaving. Ha Best wishes man! Brady

[@tonicoote6388]

It's wonderful to watch you fish. I love fish, but I'm a widow and I can't afford a fresh fish and you are bless to throw them back. If you come to Connecticut please drop some off. 😊

[@Creighster]

Nice fish, great video as always! Everybody saying how pretty this looks, I can't wait for you to get to upstate NY lol. Never heard of a shoal bass before, I might have to put it on the list. Maybe I will spend some time in Georgia this summer on my way home from Florida!

[@YakFishField]

They're a rad fish! I spent 8 days living out of a canoe over 100 miles of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in upstate New York. Did a 4 part series, check it out on my channel: 100 Miles in the Adirondacks.

[@Creighster]

Awesome, I'll check it out! Only recently subbed your channel! I went to Paul Smiths College in the Adirondacks! Lots of crazy beautiful and epic places across the Finger Lakes and Catskills of Upstate NY as well. Not to mention the Allegheny Mountains, the Niagara River and Zoar Valley of Western Upstate NY where I'm from!

[@WaynJul]

I was going to use this line but I think someone like Hank Parker used it. Would have to research it. LOL " And remember. I'll catch you next time. If I don't catch a fish first"

[@YakFishField]

Hahaha good one

[@lucasrael6549]

love the videos can't wait till los buzoz

[@YakFishField]

Panama vids coming soon!

[@scottehrlich6653]

Another great Field Trip. Here snake lol.

[@YakFishField]

Hahaha I have no idea if that worked or not, but it made me feel better...

[@stevedupree525]

What rod and reel combos do you recommend? I notice you have both an spinning setup and a bait casting combo. I’m in Macon which is located on the Ocmulgee. Plus I’m 45 minutes from Sprewell’s

[@lojofishing]

Bro you aren't too far from me in southeast alabama

[@YakFishField]

Nice! I'll be in Alabama in November I believe

[@stevelyk4454]

awesome Rob, scenery and rapids with some nice shoals. Good job and good times are a coming. Would of like to see some down time at your trailer building a fire and some good food but maybe next time. You have my attention now for sure. Also what size and model WS is that? I have a 14 tarpon Thanks

[@YakFishField]

There will be lots of trailer content in future episodes. Just dialing in how to shoot everything after this huge change in my lifestyle. Very helpful feedback to hear what you guys want to see more of, so thanks for taking the time to comment! Keep the suggestions coming. And that was a Wilderness Radar 135.

[@Mallrunner]

Shoal bass fight harder than strip bass. 5lb shoal fights like a 10lb striper. I live local and float the upper Chattahoochee. Mossy creek to belton bridge. Early summer after 1 week of non rain is best. Water is crystal clear. Chatter bait with a white fluke is the lure of choice

[@YakFishField]

Yeah man those fish tug

[@Jkannen]

Scanned your links and may have overlooked, but what kind of kayak do you use?? Moving to AL soon and looking into options

[@douglasbunn166]

Heading down Oct 17th to float/fish the flint..noticed crawls were working well, any other tips on baits

[@brap242818]

rep the dallas mavs ya buddy..... met you at mariner a few years back..keep it up!

[@YakFishField]

I'll always be a Texan at heart bro! And I remember! Thanks buddy, hope you've been doing well.

[@premiumcut6813]

What rod and reel brand are you using? The View from the patio of the toy hauler is nice and that's why I'm going to get one after my physical therapy is over and I can walk again right now I'm stuck hopping on one leg. She came off right in your face like that, almost sounds like a good thing. Lol

[@calebvillars6308]

I live there! try and go up river and put in up there then paddle down to the bluff, excellent fishing that not many people are on!

[@YakFishField]

Good to know! You live in a killer area.

[@TheDrummer1417]

I just got done tearing up shoal bass at the flint and this exact same state park! Where did you put in at? I don’t recognize it and would love to go there.

[@julianschenkel8963]

Great video! To bad we don't have shoal/big mouth/small mouth bass in country.

[@YakFishField]

Bass are a ton of fun man. Thanks for watching!

[@DwayneMcguire]

Good stuff Rob lol my other friend in our fishing community on Google + has,caught close to the record shoal bass in Tenn...never caught one but soon to hook up and fish with him to do so ...very cool video Rob 👍🎣😎

[@DwayneMcguire]

Lol his name is Rob too 👍🎣 he's a good angler gets to wade some nice creeks

[@YakFishField]

Heck yeah sounds awesome. Good luck chasing em!

[@DwayneMcguire]

You bet thanks bud 👍🎣 you too waiting on your next video 👍🎣😎

[@Dolo-OutTheMix]

They’re actually called Red eye here in Virginia. They’re super common in the clinch river.

[@YakFishField]

What are? Shoal bass don't live in Virginia.

[@dantheman4956]

Rob, i really enjoy your content, videography skills and the excitement and enthuthiasum you bring to the show. I think what you are doing is an amazing adventure that i wish i could be on as well. The one thing that is a real turn off for me, and maybe it's just me, is the length of time you keep the fish out of the water while talking. I want to hear you talk, but if you held the fish in the water or just let it go, it would make me feel much better. I can see the fish forever just by pausing the video! Thanks Rob, felt I had to share my thoughts on the only way I see that your channel could improve. Other than that, AMAZING!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks for the feedback Dan, that's a solid point. All these fish swam off right away, so I'd like to think no harm was done, but I definitely hear your point. I'll be more conscious of that going forward.

[@jake_3207]

Fortunate enough to live 20 mins from there.. got nice shoalies in the olcmulgee also I wear em out on the crawfish crank baits 1-3’ squarebills

[@jake_3207]

Also 6” black finess worm kills it

[@YakFishField]

I almost did the Ocmulgee. Super cool species and beautiful area to fish. I didn’t expect that from Georgia.

[@newyork103va]

Wow y'all were in my home town and don't even know it

[@YakFishField]

Awesome place to fish!

[@majormike1688]

when walking through the woods with your rods carry them with the handles pointing forward, it's much easier

[@jwsmr2]

Where ya headed next....You gonna make it to Virginia in time for the season of the Worlds Largest Bull Reds!!! 65” Mammoths at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and Eastern Shore. Come up and get on em bro. 😝 🎣

[@YakFishField]

I'll be in Virginia this month!

[@jwsmr2]

Robert Field, broth’a if you’re interested in getting on a new species give me shout and we can exchange #s. VA has Tautog fishing. April and May are peak season. They are a delicacy wreck fish (In my top 3 fish taste wise) and are accessible by kayak w/o extreme amounts of peddling.

[@jasonray4637]

What time of year was this? Thinking about planning a weekend trip out there in Nov

[@YakFishField]

This was late February or early March, I forget

[@smoore8]

What shades are you wearing? I like them. Are they polarized?

[@YakFishField]

Those are Costas and yep, they're polarized. I forget which model.

[@garymyers472]

How about See you in the funnies!

[@YakFishField]

Hahaha solid

[@kentyler966]

Friendly suggestion: when bushwhacking with your rods try walking with the rod butt section forward. You won’t get hung up as often.

[@YakFishField]

Solid advice!

[@Clockwerk0_0]

Hey man quick question. Did you park your truck at the outdoor center down the river? If so how long was the float? Group of guys and I are doing the Flint shortly and I'm trying to figure out the logistics. Love the channel by the way. Been binge watching all your content.

[@YakFishField]

Ummm I’m not really sure. It was right there by the campground, maybe even in the campground. I don’t remember

[@Clockwerk0_0]

@@YakFishField I was referring to the pick up location after yalls float.

[@jodyadair2092]

Repping the Mavs t-shirt at the end

[@YakFishField]

Ohhh yeah bro. I'm from Dallas. #MFFL

[@joyrideswithde2303]

Come take your next Field Trip with me Robert Field. See ya. That's an altro brother.

[@YakFishField]

Haha solid one!

[@justindanley6817]

You can also catch shoal bass in Alabama and northern florida

[@YakFishField]

Someone else told me that too. Good to know!

[@patrickconnors8403]

Great video.

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Patrick!

[@oscarsrc8125]

I was in the market for a kayak only offshore and would like to be a bit cheaper if you can recomend any brands models pleasr

[@YakFishField]

Ocean Kayaks makes some solid boats for a decent price offshore. I prefer the Hobies but they aren't cheap.

[@roxanalopez9615]

What kind of spinning reel do you use in this video

[@YakFishField]

Penn Conflict if I remember right

[@davidmcleod6032]

SPREE-well Bluff and it's an hour away from where south georgia even begins. It's mid georgia.

[@YakFishField]

Multiple locals pronounced it how I did and I never heard anyone say it like that.

[@nickleback3695]

They live in Florida also.

[@garymyers472]

Going to post recent Buzos vids?

[@YakFishField]

Of course! Just got back today man. Takes time to edit them.

[@johnthomasjones1357]

Robert what kind of shoes are those

[@YakFishField]

Those are NRS Vibes. Love em!

[@garymyers472]

Snakes don’t have ears. They feel vibrations

[@YakFishField]

We were stomping around as loud as we could, haha.

[@rstrand0809]

i live there in flint

[@YakFishField]

Nice! Such a beautiful river

[@pursuinghappiness8746]

Windy af for some kayaks..

[@YakFishField]

Yep

[@JJski720]

When will you in Michigan

[@YakFishField]

Summer 2019

[@JJski720]

Robert Field any ideas where in Michigan?

[@oldonions1]

What stretch was this?

[@YakFishField]

Below Sprewell Bluff Park

[@matt-middleton7884]

The yakaddicts website seems to be down...

[@YakFishField]

Yeah, yakaddictsgear.com it'll be back up soon!

[@ryanwalker2299]

still down :(

[@way75mit9]

I fish the Flint all the time just north of Lake Blackshear, but i've never caught any of these type of bass , in Macon County, Can anybody tell me if im too far south for these fish or what ?

[@YakFishField]

Could be, but I’m not sure.

[@way75mit9]

Thanks Rob, im gonna try fishing a little further north towards Upson County , next time you come this way , hit me up and I'll take you to some really good spots in Central Ga. My wife caught a 12.3 lbs Largemouth on a local military base pond near my home !!!

[@davidmcleod6032]

Yes, shoal bass prefer shoals. Think trout water but warmer.

[@jacklynbailey9484]

How many of these kayaks are yours lol

[@YakFishField]

I only have two these days. All I could fit in my home on wheels!

[@workinclass42]

Dude what a way to make a living..... except the snakes f@$& them!!! Lol

[@YakFishField]

Haha yeah that was a bit sketchy.

[@jrmike375]

What kind of kyak do u have

[@YakFishField]

This one is a Wilderness Systems Radar 135

[@fortheLOVEofpranks1]

Those aren’t the only river that shoals are in.. Chipola River In Florida is littered with those guys

[@YakFishField]

Didn’t know that!

[@fortheLOVEofpranks1]

Robert Field yeah one part of the river is a conservation zone for shoals! Next time In Florida you should fish Chipola River, very unique. Oh and btw this video was dope. Subbed 😎😎😎