Fishing for Tallapoosa Bass?!? Skinny Water Kayaking

I got to go fishing for a rare Bass in Georgia with ‪@AaronsOutdoor1‬
We kayaked about 8 miles on the Tallapoosa River in search of 1 of the 10 black bass species in Georgia, the Talapoosa bass. It is also considered a redeye bass because there are several different types of bass that look similar to it.
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[@timberryhill658]

I've been fishin my whole life, and since I've been watchin your channel I've learned about coosa and tallapoosa bass and fishin for shad. So not only are your videos awesome to watch but they are educational too. Plus the gospel to top it off. Good stuff brother. God bless

[@ronabner1577]

I am from west Georgia and had never heard of a Tallapoosa bass. Learn something new every day.

[@xIPISIYICIHIOIx]

Me too!! Never heard it referred to that, just red eye. I live real close to the little tallapoosa might have to start fishing those. Never took advantage of fishing the Tallapoosa.

[@mackaynesmith5275]

I caught one this past July floating down with some friends. I was tearing up some Chanel Catfish and bass on a small bait holder hook, a bobber, and the small frogs I found in the patches of grass.

[@swampmonster4935]

Love your thinking. Moving water plus structure equals fish. Why I love fishing rivers and streams.

[@oldhunterdan]

Invest in a kayak anchor to stop your drift in order to boat a fish. They are excellent in allowing you to sit in swift waters and fish the eddies.

[@SooperCherry94]

I caught my first Tallapoosa bass today at the very spot you put in at. I looked it up, and came across your channel!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Nice!!

[@jimmieevans7175]

Good luck guys catch some big ones

[@nealvaliant603]

Nice job still a lot of fun,better then none. God bless, watch the trees!!

[@xKoiBoi]

I’m from Tallapoosa and have caught some nice ones. Grew up and been fishing the Tallapoosa since I can remember!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

thats great, i hope to try there again

[@kurtfredregill3324]

Very nice scenery looks like kayak would be nice to get in shallow tight places looks like fun

[@rtc2112]

As long as I'm in the water, even if all I can catch is bluegill, there are no problems in my world. Fishing is my drug 🤘

[@johntino4537]

Really enjoyed the video

[@dillandrews7687]

A creek with rocks usually holds good populations of fish and improves water clarity.Rocks provide hiding places for prey and serve as ambush points for predators.

[@crazyfish9523]

9:43 replaying over and over again

[@ianjones6910]

Pretty fair success ratio for a stream that off-color; when the streams around here get like that, I'm wasting my time. Last friday I fished a little tributary of the Tangipahoa river here in Louisiana; shallow and sand/gravel filled, but if you found any pockets with water over a foot deep, the fish were there. Caught a couple of nice spotted bass (btw, our spots look a lot different from the one you caught up there - I really think they're a different subspecies), but the one I missed I wish I could have brought to hand - I had a shadow bass that got off at the last instant. I went back the next day and the creek was about a foot higher and muddy from rain - unfishable.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

its aggravating to plan a trip then when you get there the water is muddy, this one turned out well but i would like to go back because the water does get real clear

[@echotawest793]

Good to see you fishing with Aaron's Outdoors again! Always look forward to your videos!

[@fahimmuhtadi8896]

why are these videos the best things ever

[@christopherwood2290]

1:59 Lol! John, don't mean to laugh at your misfortune but that is funny. Don't take it the wrong way!

[@andrewshuford]

You boy's slaying them!

[@squadvlogs6522]

Is it just me or was that first fish suupppeerr beautiful

[@smileyct1850]

Another nice place and great video as always!!! Keep them coming,really enjoy your content

[@themadcatter5849]

I got to admire you ambition to make all these videos. I own an excavation business as it was my child hood dream. I show up with my mean looking equipment to demolish a house or clear land everyone goes “must be awesome.” It draws crowds but my passion has died a bit. I love your videos though you still get excited over fish.

[@BigGreazyPorkSamich]

AMEN! Josh do you ever wonder why the current always takes us under limbs? I do! Nice looking creek!

[@CC_Marauder]

John

[@EatShredSleep87]

Or towards spider web with huge spider sitting in it.

[@Legallyblindoutdoors]

Like the rear camera view, never fails you hook a fish either at rapids or takes you into a tree

[@PopPopTN]

Looked like fun. Enjoyed the music!

[@Sigma2323]

About time you did a kayaking fishing vid! I want to see more of those this summer.

[@joshleyshon1985]

I live about 20 minutes from the Tallapoosa river and kayaked the same stretch last Friday. Caught several Tallapoosa redeyes on lunker city hellgies. My son and I are going to watson's mill state park to catch a bartrams bass in a week or 2 . The bass slam has been a blast

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Very cool!

[@hoosierbackoutdoors1237]

Wow! Black bass slam!!

[@kiltman1961]

I'm little late to this video. I laugh when you said a "nice little creek" a the beginning. Your fishing in a river! lol It's the Tallapoosa River's head waters. Up steam from you it's very swallow. But it becomes much bigger as it flows south thru Alabama. It was a main transportation water route for the Creek Indians. Great video, keep them coming.

[@eli8699]

Good video

[@lannyseals2084]

Your channel has gave me the opportunity to see all kind of different types of fish and it's awesome to watch! Them bass are beautiful! They have a rock bass patterns with smallmouth bodies,so cool never even heard of them and glad you caught them!

[@ScottBradley66]

John, I know kayak fishing is not your main thing, but brother, if you can find a way to put a rudder system on that kayak you will have so much more control. You will be able to leave your paddle parked most of the time and control the direction of your drift when going under trees and through the fast water over those rocks. A rudder is a game changer, especially on the river. If you ever wanna do a test run, I can set you up to fish in Mount Juliet area with one of my kayaks. I've got three with rudders.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

oh thanks, i had not thought of that

[@gregkerr725]

I have to say that I couldn't get into fishing like thta. I have floated some, but made them short trips....float a little bit...beach it or tie off on something....fish...float a little more and repeat.

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Strange names for the bass, lol. Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing!

[@jimking2299]

My favorite -- small-stream yak fishing for bass. Beautiful little river and a great day on the water. Thanks for sharing it.

[@juniorsantiago4858]

Whoa this guy awesome your videos keep busy thank u creek fishing your the best bro

[@sethbarrett9599]

That's so cool. I knew about the different "redeye" bass, but seeing specific ones like Coosa versus the Tallapoosa is very awesome. The Tallapoosa river runs through Randolph county which is only forty five minutes to an hour from where I live and my Daddy is from there. We love fishing the Tallapoosa. We have fished many sections of the Tallapoosa from Randolph county to Buttston outside of Lafayette, Alabama. We usually just catch Spotted bass, Largemouth bass, Bluegill and Redbreast sunfish. I have even caught a nice two to three pound channel catfish on a rebel crawfish crankbait. Needless to say, the Tallapoosa can hold so fun fishing, and I hope I can go back soon! I hope y'all had a great time!

[@MattsFishinMission]

Woooohoooo!! Love these unique bass catches!!!

[@kevinfranklin635]

What a great day on the water. Nothing like catching a fish when you're going headfirst into a tree. Thanks for sharing.

[@justkeepfishingt]

After 3 months went to the beach today. Did not catch anything. 👍Glad you caught some Cutie's.

[@Rapiri05]

spot is still very good for fishing casting

[@trevorholland7]

One of the funnest things to do is to float and fish creeks like that

[@shephusted2714]

prolific - you may not solve all the world's problems either but gotta love that you crank out the videos #clockwork #workhorse

[@shephusted2714]

that moving water is so key - place looks great - the last place you were at was the top so far more or less (without a doubt) #standards

[@shephusted2714]

you need a cinderblock anchor on like a 8' line - don't float through the best spots #in the middle of gnarly #one touch anchor drop

[@shephusted2714]

that was a win but you have to float that river you went to recently - use the hellgramite in the rapids - it is almost a guarantee #reprise

[@colemilner803]

I live in tallapossa county I bought an 8 pound yesterday on the river

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

nice

[@jimmieevans7175]

Cool looking fish

[@TheKrisg50]

Like #14! Woo hoo! Usually I’m like #3000! Fun to watch. Please be safe everyone.

[@underagefisherman6158]

Never heard of a tallopoosa bass lol

[@williama.walker2287]

It is a Redeye Bass. Some biologists consider the Redeyes from different rivers in their range as separate species. There are Coosa, Warrior, Cahaba, Tallapoosa, and Chattahoochee Bass instead of just Redeyes. Then there is the Bartram's Bass of the Savannah River drainage, which is completely different from any Redeye.

[@crazyfish9523]

William A. Walker Roanoke bass.

[@Pinky14467]

I call them red eye

[@adventure1887]

Great video. I use to live in Carrollton and I have to say the little tallopoosa river and the tallopoosa river was always my go to spots for fishing, they never disappoint.

[@samuelwarden6285]

That was a really good looking creek. I floated a creek that I had high hopes for a long time ago and the creek got really stained while I was floating it. I guess it stormed up stream and it completely messed up the fishing. We also had to drag over alot of logs because of downed trees. I think I remember catching like 2 fish lol. You never know what to expect when exploring new areas. 👊👍

[@IsThatHuncho]

You should get the lews hank parker spinning rod and reel combo and do a review on them, it’s a great combo for the viewers that are just starting off fishing or for creek fishing! it’s only $25 and it comes pre spooled, but I throw 10lb power-pro braid and it works perfect, you should look into getting it and making a video review on it and fishing with it in this creek! Just a suggestion, anyways man always enjoy watching your videos! Keep em comin!!

[@monmixer]

that bass had bluish gills. Pretty fish for sure.

[@bassheadmonie]

I been learning some much new stuff about creek fishing 🎣. I can’t wait to start my Channel

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Good luck!

[@petekbleeepingaustralia8720]

Creeky always good fishing mate 👍🐟🎣

[@Itchin2Fish]

Nice trip!

[@mikemiddlebrook416]

That was a really cool river trip and great fishing. A really wonderful video with you and Aaron. 😊

[@catchemll9636]

Use soft plastic crawl or June bug trick worm work if you want to catch big spots and large mouth

[@mrenfilade7178]

Tallapoosa looked like it had blue-green cheeks, 5:34 almost like a bluegill bass LOL +1 Like :)

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yes thats what all the redeyes have in common

[@want2boutdoors274]

I'm sure you've heard this but, have you ever used a brush grip or one of those kayak anchor poles? I bet you would definately benefit... love your videos by the way sir.. can't wait to see the fly fishing. I've broken 2 rods in one trip.. happens to the best of us.

[@bige5838]

3 species of bass and plenty of good ole red breast really like the kayak videos

[@Youtube-handles-are-stupid]

Now you gotta come to alabama and get you some cahaba and warrior bass 😉😂

[@dillandrews7687]

I like that fast Blue Grass you played in the the video.The Bible quote was a good one.l felt it.

[@joshuawilson8182]

Great video. I really like the new camera angle 👌 what and awesome day 🤙

[@mikegilbert3939]

I noticed you didn't fish around or in those grass flats. You might want to try a top water around it or flip a jig in there weedless. Might surprise you. God bless. Fish on. I see you were getting closer to my neck of the woods coming up into va.

[@eli8699]

nice video i never do good in muddy water

[@JC-si7xl]

My brother caught a red eye over 5 lbs at sweet water state park. We ate the fish. A few days later we went back , a DNR officer recognized my brother from a picture in the office of him holding the fish. The officer said it would’ve been a record.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

wow thats crazy

[@gregtheredneck1715]

You were literally fishing in my home water. Never knew the was a unique species of bass in the Tallapoosa. Always just assumed it was largemouth I was catching, just goes to show how well I know my different species I guess.

[@reelfishin6019]

Kind of strange question here; have you ever kayak fished the Buffalo River near Lobelville, TN? I would love to go there and try it out.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

no i have not

[@twentyfourbentley159]

I have pretty good at places

[@johnharder5618]

I added a stern anchor to control my kayak as I fight fish It also allows me to cover water with casts That I couldn't without it

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yeah that would be handy

[@tenncutt]

So according to Georgias Wildlife website there is no Tallopoosa Bass world record. So that big one you caught was it!

[@georgiabassodyssey7604]

It has not been recognized by the International Game Fish Association yet. No record till they do.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i'm going to go ahead and claim the record, haha

[@tenncutt]

@@CreekFishingAdventures Creek Fishing Adventurer and World Record Holder!

[@thySilence01]

1 view and 5 likes “Perfectly balanced like it should be”

[@Flot_]

Erick Lopez HOLDUP

[@garrettsmith8704]

Cool fish I've never heard of them.. that kayak fishing is alot of work seems like they never go where you want them when you have a fish on.. great video

[@miwi8208]

Love your videos man. I’ve been a subscriber for a couple months now.

[@charleslambert579]

Ok John you are right below me come back up hwy 27 till you get to cedar town then it's about 4 or 5 miles to Cave Springs, it's very small town just stop and ask anyone how to find Kenny Lambert and I'll put you on some great creek fishing

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Oh nice

[@orlandocurtis3093]

Kayak fishing seems fun and a lot of work....not for me. Bank Beater!!!! Great video as usual!!!

[@tiszaihorgaszat]

Looking in Hungary...:))))

[@oneminutewonder77]

Never heard of this subspecies of bass. Really wish there were places like this though where I live.

[@YouMe-gx5uu]

Amen, glad to see the scripture at the end. We were made to glorify God in ALL WE DO, and to spread the gospel. This a platform to do so. May God Bless and keep you. Great videos God Bless.

[@christopherpcreation]

Nice

[@christopherwood2290]

2:52, I was thinking the same thing. You need to tie on a bigger jig if you are targeting bass and not those pesky sunfish.

[@scotthall3644]

Suwannee bass is also in oclocknee river that come south out of ga prb aint spelled right

[@fernandocarvallo9135]

You should try to catch all species of black bass. Next stop: Central TX for Guadalupe Bass?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

would love to get on some of those

[@crazyfish9523]

Creek Fishing Adventures you should try for the Roanoke bass.

[@bankjo92]

👍💪🙏😊

[@bbcustomoutdoors]

I’m “sort of” working on my bass slam this year. I had Coosa and spot, but I didn’t document my Coosa correctly. If you get interested in shoal bass, let me know! I haven’t caught one in several years, but they are great fun!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i tried a couple times for shoal bass but didnt get any

[@outdoorswithtg549]

That tree attacked you when you caught the redbreast😂

[@lukewilson3271]

Similar to our Bartrams Bass

[@FIREbirdaustin]

Hey man, just discovered your channel and see that u fish at all the same spots I do around north Georgia! I had to since I completed the bass slam last year! I also made a KZbin series about the Georgia bass slam! We should try and film a video together sometime for the slam!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Hey I’d be up for that. MSG me on Instagram sometime

[@justinbandy2610]

I'd keep a beefier setup and drop a few of those sunnies in some heavy timber.

[@adamhollandsworth8390]

Sorry man just now subscribing, been watching forever on KZbin on my smart tv and just now realized I wasn't subscribed had to go to youtube on my phone to do it!

[@constellationshots3893]

would creek fishing gear work for ponds, lakes, trout and fines bass fishing?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yes works everywhere for me

[@GaYakAngler]

I live in NW Georgia close to the Tallapoosa river. Where did you guys put in at? I am thinking about taking the kayak when i get it in and fishing the Tallapoosa

[@pamark3688]

Is the Tallapoosa bass a subspecies of Coosa bass?

[@georgiabassodyssey7604]

It is it's own species and only exists in the Tallapoosa and Little Tallapoosa River drainage. Look here georgiawildlife.com/fishing/identification#tallapoosa

[@davekaylor458]

Nice video. Would like to hear just a little statement on your rigs. Just started small water fishing this year, used to tournament bass fish many years ago, and having fun with the small water.

[@EatShredSleep87]

He keeps it simple with spinning reels, light line (braid and mono), fluorocarbon leaders (for braid), and tends to fish smaller baits or at least smaller than I’m used to. This is a very effective way to target multiple species and I believe that’s why he fishes this way. You can tell he just loves catching fish no matter what the species and seems to enjoy a variety. This is why I like his videos because it’s fishing in its purest form.

[@AaronsOutdoor1]

That new camera angle looked really nice

[@prevost8686]

I guarantee you that the big deep pool you went through held a few catfish that would’ve shocked you.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

probably so

[@tylerhopkins5373]

How’s that Lews XJ for throwing lighter lures? I see it’s rated for 1/16oz.

[@waltershumate5777]

Did you say these Tallapoosa bass have red eyes? Where does this Tallapoosa River Run that it allowed the bass to develop independently from the other species nearby? I'll tell you one thing... if they have red eyes, I would be fishing red baits?

[@robertjanko6709]

Interersting subspecies and wonderfull creek. I would like to your specieslist!

[@leviporter7384]

Do you like the Carbon X reel? I haven’t purchased any Piscifun products yet but was looking at that reel.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yes i have 2 and use them all the time

[@trevorholland7]

I can go in a 2 hour float and it’ll take me and my buddy 12 hours cause we fish so much lol

[@uluacom]

🔥

[@daniellayton2264]

omg John the likes was 666 I had to change it to 667